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A Day in Bern: Exploring History and Culture

Ximena Magaña

Ximena Magaña

1 Nov 2023

Join me on a one-day adventure in Bern, Switzerland, as we visit iconic landmarks like the Bear Pit, The Cathedral of Bern, and the UNESCO-listed Bern Old Town. Indulge in delicious meals at Brasserie Bärengraben, Tab-Tim 1 Thai Restaurant, and Mekong Beizli Huynh. Don't miss out on exploring the Einstein House, Parliament Building, and the fascinating Kindlifresserbrunnen. Get ready to immerse yourself in the charm of Bern!

Trip to Bern

Day 1
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$538

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$ 24

ibis budget Bern Expo

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Brasserie Bärengraben
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$105
2 - 3 min

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Bear Pit
Hilly park incorporating a 19th-century bear pit, now home to many brown bears, the city's symbol.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$19
8 - 12 min

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Münsterplattform
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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The Cathedral of Bern
Gothic cathedral topped with 100m-high spire, known for its 1400s stained glass & sculptured portal.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Tab-Tim 1 Thai Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$168
2 - 3 min

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Einstein House
Second-floor flat rented by Albert Einstein in the 1900s with period furniture, books & photographs.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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The Parliament Building
Bicameral, cupola-topped parliamentary assembly building with a viewing gallery & guided tours.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Kindlifresserbrunnen
Hans Gieng's 16th-century fountain depicts a child-eating monster with a bag of children.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Mekong Beizli Huynh
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$171
1 - 2 min

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Zytglogge
Clock tower, reconstructed in 1405, with mechanical moving figures on the hour & astronomical clock.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$38
3 - 4 min

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UNESCO - Bern Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage Site with arcaded walkways, fountains & Switzerland's tallest cathedral.
10:30 PM - 1:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $561 In total

Activities & Food:$538
Transport:$24