Joshua's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tallest church in switzerland. Amazing view from the two platforms (requires climbing a series of stairs and there is a small entry fee to be paid in the church), including close up views of the church-bells (check schedules what time they ring the bells if you wanna experience that close up). The interior with the chappel is also worth a visit.
Münsterplatz
MünsterplatzTallest church in switzerland. Amazing view from the two platforms (requires climbing a series of stairs and there is a small entry fee to be paid in the church), including close up views of the church-bells (check schedules what time they ring the bells if you wanna experience that close up). The interior with the chappel is also worth a visit.
Swiss Parliament Building. The terrace behind the building offers a great view over the alps. Walking distance to the Münster (about 5 minutes).
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Bundesplatz
Swiss Parliament Building. The terrace behind the building offers a great view over the alps. Walking distance to the Münster (about 5 minutes).
Gurten
Amazing view over Bern.
Berner Sternenmarkt
7 BundesgasseChristmas-market in walking distance to the Bundeshaus. Only in December.
Swimming in outdoor pools (free entry) or in the river aare and relaxing on the grass-beaches with a view to the Parliament Building.
(Swimming in rivers requires proper swimming skills, please inform yourself upfront about the conditions like weather and current and if you got questions or tips dont hesitate to ask me)
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Freibad Marzili
29 MarzilistrasseSwimming in outdoor pools (free entry) or in the river aare and relaxing on the grass-beaches with a view to the Parliament Building.
(Swimming in rivers requires proper swimming skills, please inform yourself upfront about the conditions like weather and current and if you got questions or tips dont hesitate to ask me)
Stadium Wankdorf, home of the „BSC Young Boys 1898“ and the place where Germany won the world cup 1954. Includes a small museum.
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Stade de Suisse
71 PapiermühlestrasseStadium Wankdorf, home of the „BSC Young Boys 1898“ and the place where Germany won the world cup 1954. Includes a small museum.
The biggest ice hockey stadium outside of north america, home to one of europes best ice hockey clubs (SC Bern).
SCB Hockey AG
12 MingerstrasseThe biggest ice hockey stadium outside of north america, home to one of europes best ice hockey clubs (SC Bern).
Food scene
Not only the best beer bar in switzerland but one of the best in the world, run by a lovely couple. Astonishing selection of beers from all around the world and a huge variety in beer styles as well, with 6 taps and focus on craft beers and traditional belgian beers like Lambic and Gueuze. The only bar in switzerland and one of very few worldwide that are chosen to host Cantillons Zwanze Day.
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Au Trappiste
68 RathausgasseNot only the best beer bar in switzerland but one of the best in the world, run by a lovely couple. Astonishing selection of beers from all around the world and a huge variety in beer styles as well, with 6 taps and focus on craft beers and traditional belgian beers like Lambic and Gueuze. The only bar in switzerland and one of very few worldwide that are chosen to host Cantillons Zwanze Day.
Local bakery, famous for their „Mandelbärli“: almond-based sweets in the shape of small bears that come in a variety of flavours. A must try.
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Glatz
8 MittelstrasseLocal bakery, famous for their „Mandelbärli“: almond-based sweets in the shape of small bears that come in a variety of flavours. A must try.
moment
56 PostgasseHigh end restaurant that serves local, seasonal food.
Barbière
40 Breitenrainpl.Local Brewpub
Best ice cream you can get in Bern. Locally produced, italian-style ice cream.
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Gelateria di Berna
15 MittelstrasseBest ice cream you can get in Bern. Locally produced, italian-style ice cream.
Amazing middle eastern food, take away in pitta bread or eat there. They also have a second location in Bern, outside of the bar „Turnhalle“.
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Pittaria
1 Falkenpl.Amazing middle eastern food, take away in pitta bread or eat there. They also have a second location in Bern, outside of the bar „Turnhalle“.
Abflugbar
50 GerechtigkeitsgasseBest cocktail bar in Bern
Probably the best vegetarian restaurant in Switzerland. Serving amazing Michelin-Guide Vegetarian food. They have a 8-9 course dinner (takes 3-4 hours, including drinks for every course, pricing around 300 Swiss Franks pP) and on weekdays a lunch option (3-4 courses, ranginf between 60-80 Swiss Franks pP).
Restaurant ZOE
Probably the best vegetarian restaurant in Switzerland. Serving amazing Michelin-Guide Vegetarian food. They have a 8-9 course dinner (takes 3-4 hours, including drinks for every course, pricing around 300 Swiss Franks pP) and on weekdays a lunch option (3-4 courses, ranginf between 60-80 Swiss Franks pP).
Very scenic bar and restaurant located in the medival grain storage of Bern.
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Kornhauskeller Restaurant
18 Kornhauspl.Very scenic bar and restaurant located in the medival grain storage of Bern.
A small and well hidden gem in the Bern Bar scene, especially a tip for anyone who enjoys whisky and straightforward, classic drinks. Downstairs you will find some more seating options, but the bar gets crowded quick - a good option to have your drink at the bar or standing with others to get to know new people.
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Kreissaal Bar
63 BrunngasshaldeA small and well hidden gem in the Bern Bar scene, especially a tip for anyone who enjoys whisky and straightforward, classic drinks. Downstairs you will find some more seating options, but the bar gets crowded quick - a good option to have your drink at the bar or standing with others to get to know new people.
On Tap Bern (former beer cellar Au Trappiste): Amazing beer bar that focuses on swiss craft beer, with 12 beers on tap and lots more in bottles. They also serve food - try the autenthique Flammkuchen from Alsace.
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Beer cellar Au Trappiste
53 RathausgasseOn Tap Bern (former beer cellar Au Trappiste): Amazing beer bar that focuses on swiss craft beer, with 12 beers on tap and lots more in bottles. They also serve food - try the autenthique Flammkuchen from Alsace.
Tapas-like restaurant concept, serving their own beer (belonging to the same guys who own beer bar On Tap a few doors down the street). Delicious cocktails available at a very well equipped bar too.
Capitol Restaurant & Bar
Tapas-like restaurant concept, serving their own beer (belonging to the same guys who own beer bar On Tap a few doors down the street). Delicious cocktails available at a very well equipped bar too.
Culture
Nightlife, cultural events and social gatherings
Alternative culture center, includes a cinema, theater, multiple bars (Rössli), a restaurant (Sous le Pont) and clubs for concerts and parties. Check their website or the „Infoladen“ to learn about the history and ideology of the place.
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Kulturzentrum Reitschule
8 NeubrückstrasseAlternative culture center, includes a cinema, theater, multiple bars (Rössli), a restaurant (Sous le Pont) and clubs for concerts and parties. Check their website or the „Infoladen“ to learn about the history and ideology of the place.
Small restaurant (great burgers) during daytime. Transforms into a bar and nightclub at night.
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Kapitel Bollwerk
41 BollwerkSmall restaurant (great burgers) during daytime. Transforms into a bar and nightclub at night.
Former high school, that now is hosting art-studios and includes two bars: one located in the former teachers lounge called „Lehrerzimmer“ and one in the former gym, called „Turnhalle.
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Turnhalle
4 SpeichergasseFormer high school, that now is hosting art-studios and includes two bars: one located in the former teachers lounge called „Lehrerzimmer“ and one in the former gym, called „Turnhalle.
Neighbourhoods
Mix of family and young people living there. Many nice bars and restaurants, as well as events like Tour de Lorraine. Recommended to drink a beer in the beautiful garden of the Brasserie Lorraine.
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Lorraine
Mix of family and young people living there. Many nice bars and restaurants, as well as events like Tour de Lorraine. Recommended to drink a beer in the beautiful garden of the Brasserie Lorraine.
The neghbourhood you are staying in. Mix of students (university is located here) and families. The famous „Toblerone“ chocolate was invented here - the first factory of Toblerone is located in walking distance and is now a library of the University of Bern („UniTobler“).
Länggasse
The neghbourhood you are staying in. Mix of students (university is located here) and families. The famous „Toblerone“ chocolate was invented here - the first factory of Toblerone is located in walking distance and is now a library of the University of Bern („UniTobler“).
Forest about 15 minutes walking distance from my apartment. Perfect for walks or jogging.
Bremgartenwald
Forest about 15 minutes walking distance from my apartment. Perfect for walks or jogging.