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6 Days in Bern: A Journey Through History and Nature

Paula Vallejo

Paula Vallejo

27 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through the charming streets of Bern, Switzerland. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in the city's rich history, and indulge in delicious culinary delights. Join me as I explore the Museum of Communication, Bern Old Town, Gurten Park, and so much more!

Trip to Bern

Day 1Unveiling the Treasures of Bern
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$95

Museum of Communication
Museum on people & their means of communication, with interactive exhibits & fictional characters.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
10 - 15 min

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UNESCO - Bern Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage Site with arcaded walkways, fountains & Switzerland's tallest cathedral.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Hollyfood
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$70
Day 2From Einstein to Gothic Splendor
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$117

Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
Museum on Swiss cultural history with archaeological & ethnographical objects from the Stone Age on.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
10 - 15 min

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The Cathedral of Bern
Gothic cathedral topped with 100m-high spire, known for its 1400s stained glass & sculptured portal.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Zytglogge
Clock tower, reconstructed in 1405, with mechanical moving figures on the hour & astronomical clock.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Café-Bar Diagonal
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$54
4 - 6 min

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The Parliament Building
Bicameral, cupola-topped parliamentary assembly building with a viewing gallery & guided tours.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Nature's Oasis and Cultural Gems
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$109

Münsterplattform
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Naturhistorisches Museum Bern
Museum with 1920s life-sized dioramas of animal habitats, plus geology exhibition & café.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
10 - 15 min

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Freibad Marzili
This busy, city hub for swimming has several pools, grass lawns & a backdrop of historic buildings.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Park-Café Kleine Schanze
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$84
3 - 4 min

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Kleine Schanze
Small hilltop park with a lawn area, monuments & a music pavilion, plus scenic city views.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
Day 4Thrilling Heights and Animal Encounters
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$88

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$ 8

Gurten Park
Lush mountain park with an observation tower, hiking trails, a playground & other attractions.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
24 - 35 min

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Zoo Bern
Opened in 1937, this animal park on 15 hectares offers a petting zoo, a vivarium & a bear park.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$38
Day 5Bears, Art, and Exquisite Cuisine
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$139

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$ 8

Bear Pit
Hilly park incorporating a 19th-century bear pit, now home to many brown bears, the city's symbol.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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Restaurant Rosengarten
Tranquil city park known for its floral diversity, sweeping city views, playground & restaurant.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Zentrum Paul Klee
Art museum with 2 exhibition halls showing paintings, drawings & watercolours by Paul Klee.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
8 - 11 min

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Asia HuaKy 华记 餐厅
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$76
Day 6Botanical Wonders and Artistic Inspirations
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$77

Universität Bern Botanical Garden
Botanical garden established in 1860 featuring thousands of plant species in greenhouses & outdoors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Museum of Fine Arts Bern
Museum opened in 1879 housing works by Paul Klee, Ferdinand Hodler, Meret Oppenheim & Pablo Picasso.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Das Lehrerzimmer
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52

Budget breakdown: $639 In total

Activities & Food:$624
Transport:$16