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Bern Region
Bern
The historic old town of Bern is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This includes the dreamy alleys, the numerous ornate fountains, the famous Zytgloggeturm and the over 100 m high Münsterturm. The Aare River winds around the city in a U-shape. The city's more than 6 km of arcades are popularly called "Lauben". The Federal Palace of the Swiss government belongs to the capital of Switzerland like the view from the Rose Garden over the roofs of the old town and into the Bernese Alps.
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What can I do in Bern?
Alpi's ideas for November
Hiking & Nature
Outdoors, free
Use a Föhn day for the long view
Outdoors, free
Hike up a local hill above the sea of fog
Outdoors, free
Tramp through rustling leaves in the forest
Outdoors, free
Go on a night walk with torches
Outdoors, free
Climb above the sea of fog for sunrise
Outdoors, free
Gather pine cones and twigs for Advent decorations
Baking & Cooking
Food & drink
Grill a cervelat at a forest fire pit
Ticket from CHF 55
Make pralines at a chocolate workshop
Christmas in Bern
Sights nearby
Aerial image © swisstopo
Bookable experiences, places and events at a glance
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Train travel to Bern
Official SBB partnerGetting around: passes & scenic trains
- Day pass for all zones in the Libero fare association
Day pass for all zones in the Libero fare association
Bern
from CHF 78.40
- Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Bern
from CHF 37
Events in Bern
Trending in Bern
- Electric motorboat rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Electric motorboat rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Spiez
from CHF 12.50
- "The Classic" Long Tandem Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
"The Classic" Long Tandem Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
Gruyères
from CHF 190
- Lucerne - Interlaken Express Ticket (without reservation)
Lucerne - Interlaken Express Ticket (without reservation)
Lucerne · In demand
from CHF 34
- Foxtrail GO Fribourg digital scavenger hunt
Foxtrail GO Fribourg digital scavenger hunt
Fribourg
from CHF 19
- Evening Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Swiss Mittelland from Fribourg
Evening Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Swiss Mittelland from Fribourg
Fribourg
from CHF 340
- Foxtrail GO Interlaken Digital Scavenger Hunt
Foxtrail GO Interlaken Digital Scavenger Hunt
Interlaken
from CHF 19
- "Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
from CHF 30
From travellers like you
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on Chocolate city tour in Bern“It was really cool and well organised. 😊 Would love to do it again”
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on Bern Apero Tour“Everything was straightforward and clear from booking to execution. I’m happy to recommend this experience and really enjoyed it!”
Sara
on Bern interactive scavenger hunt with smartphoneHiking routes
Easy hike from Muri b. Bern via Kräyigen
Muri b. Bern · 3.3 km · 1 h
Hike from Ostermundigen via Hubel
Ostermundigen · 11 km · 3 h 20 min
Easy hike from Allmendingen b. Bern to Bern Flughafen
Allmendingen b. Bern → Bern Flughafen · 3.6 km · 1 h 4 min
Summit hike from Ittigen via Bantiger
Ittigen · 13 km · 4 h 34 min
Easy hike from Herrenschwanden via Burrishus
Herrenschwanden · 5.6 km · 1 h 39 min
Easy hike from Herrenschwanden via Runimoos
Herrenschwanden · 9.9 km · 2 h 52 min
Easy hike from Herrenschwanden via Birchi
Herrenschwanden · 4.5 km · 1 h 23 min
Easy hike from Hinterkappelen via Riedli
Hinterkappelen · 2.6 km · 41 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 30 min drive
- ViaJacobi, Stage 29/33
ViaJacobi, Stage 29/33
Wanderweg · Bern (Bärengraben) → Rüeggisberg · 22 km · 7 h 24 min
- Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 10/32
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 10/32
Wanderweg · Bern → Worb · 16 km · 4 h 44 min
- Easy hike from Muri bei Bern via Hübeli
Easy hike from Muri bei Bern via Hübeli
Wanderweg · Muri bei Bern · 6.0 km · 1 h 38 min
- Easy hike from Muri b. Bern via Muri bei Bern
Easy hike from Muri b. Bern via Muri bei Bern
Wanderweg · Muri b. Bern · 9.7 km · 2 h 34 min
- Easy hike from Wabern via Unter Selhofen
Easy hike from Wabern via Unter Selhofen
Wanderweg · Wabern · 10 km · 2 h 59 min
- Easy hike from Muri b. Bern via Jägerheim
Easy hike from Muri b. Bern via Jägerheim
Wanderweg · Muri b. Bern · 5.9 km · 1 h 38 min
- Easy hike from Gümligen via Dennigkofen
Easy hike from Gümligen via Dennigkofen
Wanderweg · Gümligen · 5.9 km · 1 h 53 min
- Hike from Kehrsatz via Gurten Kulm
Hike from Kehrsatz via Gurten Kulm
Wanderweg · Kehrsatz · 12 km · 4 h 12 min
- Easy hike from Rubigen via Hunzigenbrügg
Easy hike from Rubigen via Hunzigenbrügg
Wanderweg · Rubigen · 11 km · 2 h 43 min
- Easy hike from Rubigen via Münsingen
Easy hike from Rubigen via Münsingen
Wanderweg · Rubigen · 5.5 km · 1 h 25 min
- Private hike up the Niesen with a Swiss triathlete from Spiez
Private hike up the Niesen with a Swiss triathlete from Spiez
Spiez
from CHF 290
Food & drink nearby
Everything within a 55 min drive
- "Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
"Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
Broc
from CHF 45
- Wine Hiking in Lavaux Vineyards for Private Groups
Wine Hiking in Lavaux Vineyards for Private Groups
Montreux
from CHF 20.65
- Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Adelboden
from CHF 39
New on Swiss Activities
- Detective Trail Bern "Detective Badger and His Animal Friends"
Detective Trail Bern "Detective Badger and His Animal Friends"
Bern
from CHF 9.50
- Matterhorn Round Flight Alps Helicopter 75 minutes
Matterhorn Round Flight Alps Helicopter 75 minutes
Belp · Also available Nov 9
from CHF 946.50
- Jura and Bernese Lake District Helicopter Flight 54 minutes
Jura and Bernese Lake District Helicopter Flight 54 minutes
Belp · Also available Nov 9
from CHF 1'772.61
- Scenic helicopter flight 45 min to Jungfraujoch
Scenic helicopter flight 45 min to Jungfraujoch
Belp · Also available Nov 9
from CHF 1'390.80
- Bern City Helicopter Flight 20 minutes
Bern City Helicopter Flight 20 minutes
Belp · Also available Nov 9
from CHF 627.19
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Sense–Glâne–Veveyse, Stage 1/4
Sense–Glâne–Veveyse, Stage 1/4
Cycling routes · Bern → Schwarzenburg · 34 km
- Panorama Bike, Stage 11/14
Panorama Bike, Stage 11/14
Mountain bike routes · Thun → Schwarzsee · 47 km
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 5 min drive
- Museum für Kommunikation / Musée de la communication
Museum für Kommunikation / Musée de la communication
Museum · Bern
- Souvenirs. Selfies, kitsch, and summit markers
Souvenirs. Selfies, kitsch, and summit markers
Exhibition · Bern
- Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
Museum · Bern
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Seeteufel Adventure World, Studen BE
Seeteufel Adventure World, Studen BE
Zoo & Animal Park · Studen BE
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 55 min drive
- Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Playground · Zwischenflüh
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 50 min drive
Mountain railways & scenic rides
Everything within a 60 min drive
- PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
Panoramic Transport · Meiringen
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- Bern Segway Guided Private Tour
- Bern City Helicopter Flight 20 minutes
- Stockhorn Helicopter Flight
- Scenic helicopter flight 45 min to Jungfraujoch
- Jura and Bernese Lake District Helicopter Flight 54 minutes
- Matterhorn Round Flight Alps Helicopter 75 minutes
- Helicopter skydiving tandem over Bern
- "Operation Mindfall" Escape Game Bern
- "The Magic Portal" Escape Game Bern
- Chocolate city tour in Bern
- Chocolate & Schnapps City Tour in Bern
- "Happy End" Polterevent Escape Game Bern
- Bern interactive scavenger hunt with smartphone
- "The Thief of Thoughts" Escape Game Bern
- "Inside-The Color of Gold" Escape Game Bern
- Marzilibahn ticket in Bern
- "Catch the Agent" GPS game for team events in Bern
- Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
- "Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
- "Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire in public
- Bern Food Market: Brunch & Local Food Tour
- "Beat the bride" in Bern: action-packed hen party
- "Beat the groom" in Bern: action-packed stag party
- Bern Segway guided private tour
- Bern Apero Tour
- Funny Farm Games at the Desired Location
- City Pass Bern
- Day pass for all zones in the Libero fare association
- Bungeesurf Beginner Courses in Bern
- Family Lama and Alpaca Trekking
- Llama and Alpaca Trekking near Bern
- Ticket Fusion Arena Virtual Reality Bern
- "Find-the-Code: Spooky Corners" Outdoor Escape Game Bern
- "Find-the-Code: Spooky Corners including Augmented Reality" Outdoor Escape Game Bern
- "Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
- Polterchallenge "Hangover - Girls Edition" in Bern
- Polterchallenge "Hangover - Wolf Pack" near Bern
- Private Balloon Ride in the Bern City Region
- From Bern: Private Lakes and Waterfalls Tour
- From Bern: Private Day Trip to Montreux and Chaplin’s World
- "Bride Quest" Escape Game for Bachelorette Party in Bern
- "Gentlemen Club" Escape Game for Bachelor Party in Bern
- Ropetech Rope Park Ticket in Bern
- Stag Party Photoshoot in Bern
- Self-portrait photoshoot in Bern
- Pregnancy Belly Photoshoot in Bern
- Gender Reveal Photoshoot in Bern
- "Alpine Venture" 60-minute scenic flight departing from Bern-Belp Airport
- "Alpine Voyage" 90-minute scenic flight from Bern-Belp
- "Alpine Odyssey" 150 min scenic flight from Bern-Belp
- Rustexpress Route Bern: Bus Trip to Europa-Park with EUROBUS
- Digital Scavenger Hunt in Bern
- Bern City Wine Hike
- Private chocolate tasting with tour in Bern
- Detective Trail Bern "Detective Badger and His Animal Friends"
- From Bern: Private day tour to Jungfraujoch
- From Bern: Small-Group Day Tour to Zermatt and Gornergrat
- From Bern: Small-group tour to the Omega and Swatch Museum in Biel
- From Bern: Private day trip to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen Valley
- From Bern: Small-group day trip to Schilthorn and Mürren
- From Bern: Private day trip to Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen Valley
- From Bern: Day trip to Gruyères with a cheese dairy and chocolate factory
- From Bern: Private Lucerne Day Trip with Boat Cruise
- From Bern: Small-Group Hike from Grindelwald First to Bachalpsee
- From Bern: Small-group day tour to Lauterbrunnen and Mürren
- Team event & corporate outing with a mobile forge
- Forge your own knife – knife-making course at Messerschmiede Graf
- Knife-Making Experience Day – Forging in the Heat
- Private walking tour of Bern's Old Town
- UNIK Playground Bern ticket: trampolines, skate park and ninja course
- Niki Jump at UNIK Playground Bern: bouncing and sliding for toddlers
Frequently asked questions
What activities can you do in Bern?
There are many exciting activities in Bern such as Aareböötle from Thun, the art museum, sightseeing flights from Bern-Belp, Aareschwimmen, Escape Games, Bernaqua or skydiving.
What are the places of interest and excursions in Bern?
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, offers countless sights and excursion destinations. Among the most important are:
- the UNESCO certified old town
- the Bear Park on the Aare
- the Federal Palace
- the Rose Garden
- the Zytgloggeturm
- the Bern Cathedral
- the open-air swimming pool Marzili
- the big ski jump.
Planning your trip to Bern?
Alpi knows the best experiences on the ground and builds you a route to match.