Back

Discover the Magic of Bern: A 3-Day Adventure

Gabriela Bonatto

2 Oct 2023

0

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through the enchanting city of Bern, Switzerland. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to Bern

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$156

·

$ 8

Hotel Landhaus by Albert & Frida GmbH

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$22

4 - 5 min

~

Directions

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

•

$6

2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Nydegg Bridge

A Swiss heritage site, this arched freestone vehicle/pedestrian bridge offers city & river views.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

•

Free

8 - 12 min

~

Directions

The Cathedral of Bern

Gothic cathedral topped with 100m-high spire, known for its 1400s stained glass & sculptured portal.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Café Einstein

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$35

2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Einstein House

Second-floor flat rented by Albert Einstein in the 1900s with period furniture, books & photographs.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

•

$13

3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Zytglogge

Clock tower, reconstructed in 1405, with mechanical moving figures on the hour & astronomical clock.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

•

$13

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum

Museum on Swiss cultural history with archaeological & ethnographical objects from the Stone Age on.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

•

$19

7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Krua Thai

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

•

$36

12 - 15 min

~

Directions

Rodelbahn Gurten

Family-friendly 500-m. toboggan run open in spring & summer, with twists, turns & valley views.

9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

•

$13

Day 2

+

$108

·

$ 8

Bäckerei Aegerter (Gurten Bäckerei)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$29

8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Gurten

Scenic views of Bern are offered from this mountain with an observation tower, hotel & restaurants.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

•

Free

20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Café Pavillon

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$27

2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Naturhistorisches Museum Bern

Museum with 1920s life-sized dioramas of animal habitats, plus geology exhibition & café.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

•

$13

12 - 17 min

~

Directions

Münsterplattform

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

•

Free

5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Confiserie Eichenberger AG

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$39

1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Zähringerbrunnen

This 16th-century landmark honoring the city's founder depicts a standing bear with a shield & flag.

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$141

·

$ 20

Kaffee Stubli Au Vieux Chalet

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$31

4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Oeschinen Lake

Scenic, turquoise-colored mountain lake with hiking trails & winter skiing & ice fishing.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

$6

53 - 64 min

~

Directions

Chat Bern-Ost

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

•

$42

7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Sensorium

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

•

$19

33 - 40 min

~

Directions

Jegenstorf Castle

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

•

$13

24 - 29 min

~

Directions

Kentucky Fried Chicken

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

•

$30

Budget breakdown: $439 In total

Activities & Food:$404

Transport:$35