I was supposed to go to Brienz, but I went to Bern because the weather forecast that day was cloudy and rainy in most parts of Switzerland. I did not regret it. So in this BLOG, I will show you my one-day WALKING AND SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN OLD and BEAUTIFUL CITY of BERN SWITZERLAND - UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
WHERE IS BERNE?
Bern is located in canton Berne and lies in west-central Switzerland. It's also the Swiss capital.
HOW TO GET TO BERNE FROM ZURICH?
By train, bus, and car The train journey time between Zürich and Bern is around 56 min(https://www.sbb.ch/en/timetable.html). See this link for train tickets and the schedule By car it takes 1HR 19MIN By bus 1HR35MIN DISTANCE FROM ZURICH TO BERN 95.5 Kilometers The Bern Hauptbahnhof is near the Old Town, so you can just walk from there.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT BERN
April through September. Note: Some restaurants may close for a couple of weeks, from July to mid-August, since this is the vacation season in Switzerland. If you love FESTIVALS, it's a reason to visit the city from February to July.
The Berne Carnival (late February or early March)
Museum Night (March 20) - in a single ticket, you can visit 40 museums
The Berne Jazz Festival (March and May) This event will feature top Jazz musicians
Gurtenfestival (July) Bands worldwide perform over four days at Gurten Mountain.
THINGS TO SEE IN BERN
1. The clock tower
This is the oldest building in Bern, still stands today, was the city’s first gate, and is one of the famous landmarks in Bern. More than 800 years later, you can still watch the clockwork figures perform every hour and admire the intricate clock face which was added in 1530.
2. Go see Albert Einstein's House
and get a glimpse of where he developed his Theory of relativity. It is just 200 meters from the Clock Tower (Zytglogge)
3. Bern Cathedral
The Bern Münster Cathedral of St. Vincent is the most impressive late-
Gothic building in the city and the largest and most important late medieval church in
Switzerland. From this highest church tower in Switzerland, climb up the 312 steps and
enjoy the magnificent view across the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and – on a
fine day – enjoy the breathtaking view of the Bernese alps with the peaks of the Eiger,
Mönch and Jungfrau!
4. Bundeshaus
The Swiss Parliament House is the seat of one of the world’s first modern democracies and is located in the capital, Bern. Although the Bundeshaus is Switzerland’s seat of government, it also offers a range of entertainment and event opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
5. Bern Bear Park
The Bern bear pit is an attraction known far beyond Switzerland's borders. Since 2009 the bears of Bern also have a modern 6,000 square meters park at their disposal - which they can reach via a tunnel.
6. Gurtenbahn
Take the funicular Gurtenbahn and go up to Gurten. Gurten is a traffic-free outdoor leisure area developed in 1999, and at 858m, you get splendid views over Bern. You can also see the alps from the observation tower. There are restaurants, a play area for children, and hiking and biking trails up here
7. The Rose Garden
The Rose Garden is an excellent destination for flower lovers and a great place to unwind. It features a restaurant in a prime location and a fantastic view of Bern.
So there you have it, guys, my one-day Bern itinerary in case you plan to visit this old and beautiful city of Bern in west-central Switzerland.
You can check out the video of my trip here.
Cheers!
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