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9 Days in Bern: A Journey Through Swiss Beauty

Sandra Hoffmann

Sandra Hoffmann

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a 9-day adventure in Bern, Switzerland, exploring breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. Discover hidden gems, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the charm of this picturesque city.

Trip to Bern

Day 1
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$236

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$ 16

Bäckerei Aegerter (Gurten Bäckerei)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
13 - 16 min

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Gurten observation tower
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
25 - 30 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
24 - 35 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$70
9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 2
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$190

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$ 24

Phayao
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$58
17 - 21 min

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Gurten Park
Lush mountain park with an observation tower, hiking trails, a playground & other attractions.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$54
5 - 6 min

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Krua Thai
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
Day 3
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$272

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$62
4 - 6 min

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Naturhistorisches Museum Bern
Museum with 1920s life-sized dioramas of animal habitats, plus geology exhibition & café.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Museum of Communication
Museum on people & their means of communication, with interactive exhibits & fictional characters.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Vatter Royal
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$84
9 - 14 min

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Marcel's Marcili
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$76
Day 4
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$140

Coffee Fellows
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
2 - 3 min

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The Parliament Building
Bicameral, cupola-topped parliamentary assembly building with a viewing gallery & guided tours.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Kornhausbrücke
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Universität Bern Botanical Garden
Botanical garden established in 1860 featuring thousands of plant species in greenhouses & outdoors.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Café Fleuri
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$50
12 - 17 min

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Das Lehrerzimmer
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5
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$237

Namaste India City
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
13 - 20 min

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Freibad Marzili
This busy, city hub for swimming has several pools, grass lawns & a backdrop of historic buildings.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Marcel's Marcili
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$76
3 - 4 min

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Restaurant Marzilibrücke
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$84
Day 6
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$156

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$ 8

Restaurant Giardino
Wir zaubern die Geschmackserlebnisse Italiens frisch auf Ihren Teller.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
5 - 8 min

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Grand Casino Bern
Casino with roulette, blackjack, poker & slot machines, plus a restaurant, 2 bars & smoking lounge.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Kleine Schanze
Small hilltop park with a lawn area, monuments & a music pavilion, plus scenic city views.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Park-Café Kleine Schanze
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$52
4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 7
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$271

Ringgenberg
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
3 - 4 min

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Kindlifresserbrunnen
Hans Gieng's 16th-century fountain depicts a child-eating monster with a bag of children.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Zytglogge
Clock tower, reconstructed in 1405, with mechanical moving figures on the hour & astronomical clock.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Kirchenfeldbrücke
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Restaurant Marzilibrücke
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$84
9 - 14 min

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Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
Museum on Swiss cultural history with archaeological & ethnographical objects from the Stone Age on.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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de Fusco Ristorante Enoteca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$86
Day 8
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$201

Hotel Landhaus by Albert & Frida GmbH
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$56
9 - 14 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
9 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Nydegg Bridge
A Swiss heritage site, this arched freestone vehicle/pedestrian bridge offers city & river views.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen
16th-century stone fountain with a brightly painted monument depicting a woman representing justice.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Fugu Nydegg
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$62
4 - 5 min

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Restaurant Commerce
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Day 9
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$224

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$ 24

Restaurant Strada
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
5 - 8 min

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Zentrum Paul Klee
Art museum with 2 exhibition halls showing paintings, drawings & watercolours by Paul Klee.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
12 - 15 min

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Mexican Bar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$58
14 - 17 min

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Bantiger
947-m. peak with a moderate hike to the summit, site of a TV & radio tower with a viewing platform.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Restaurant National
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$82

Budget breakdown: $1996 In total

Activities & Food:$1926
Transport:$70