Does Bern have good nightlife?
Nightlife in Bern is a vibrant and ever-changing cocktail of bars, clubs and Irish pubs. Bern also has several theatres offering opera, orchestra and dance performances.
What is there to do in Bern at night?
19 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Bern
- Stroll through the Old Town.
- See World-Class Art at the Kunstmuseum.
- Visit the Einstein Museum and the Historical Museum of Bern.
- Take a Tour of the Einstein Haus.
- Spend an Afternoon at the Rosengarten.
- Discover the Berner Münster.
- Admire the Clock Tower.
What is special about Bern?
Bern is known as the city of fountains. Around its historic centre are dozens of them, some are beautiful while others are just down right bizarre (such as the child-eating ogre). Many date back over 500 years.
Is Bern beautiful?
That imagery alone is what draws people to Switzerland’s picturesque capital, but it’s much more than just a photographer’s dream. Home to bear pits, medieval buildings and a centuries-old clock tower, Bern is not only one of the world’s most beautiful cities—it’s also one of the best preserved.
Where can I swim in Bern?
Bern’s Aare River is a swimming paradise in the center of the city, inviting you for a traditional “Aare swim” in fresh, clean water in Switzerland’s most beautiful river pool.
Can you swim in Bern river?
During the summer, Bern is a paradise for anyone who loves the water. However, what looks simple on the surface can also be quite dangerous, so swimming in a river is only recommended for very good swimmers.
How deep is the Aare river?
200-metres-
Passenger boats operate on the lakes as well as the river section from Biel to Solothurn. Not far from its source in the Grimsel region, the river crosses the deeply carved-out, up to 200-metres-deep Aare ravine near Meiringen.
How cold is the Aare river?
During summer thousands of locals and visitors jump into the Aare’s milky glacial-melt waters (even during a hot day in high summer, the water is usually only about 21 C), and float down to one of the handy exits marked by red bars you can grab onto as you float by.
Can you swim in the Aare?
Swimming in the Aare is recommended for experienced swimmers only. The Swiss Lifesaving Society SLRG and the city of Bern provide (vitally) important tips for everyone who spends time in and on the Aare.
What is the Bern ticket and how does it work?
It allows hotel guests free use of public transport in Bern and its vicinities, including all streetcars and buses in zones 100 and 101 of the LIBERO public transport association. The Bern Ticket is ideal for getting from point A to point B or for exploring and getting to know the Swiss capital.
What to do in Bern?
Bern and bears, the cities heraldic beast, are inseparable. A visit to the Bear Park, habitat of a family of bears, is a must-do. In the squares of the city centre colourful weekly markets present their wares.
Why is Bern the capital of Switzerland?
Not many cities have managed to retain their historic features quite as successfully as Bern, the capital of Switzerland. The old town of Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and thanks to its 6 kilometres of arcades – the locals refer to them as ‘Lauben’ – boasts on of the longest weather-sheltered shopping promenades in Europe.
Why invest in the Bern region?
Safety, transport links, infrastructure and local attractions are the reasons why the region around the Swiss capital is the second strongest economic area in Switzerland. The real secret behind Bern’s success, however, is its relaxed atmosphere.