Food Scene
Einstein Café & bel étage
49 Kramgassegreat coffee, cool hangout, cosy place, apéro-platters
Metzgerstübli
60 MünstergasseSwiss Food, a bit more elaborate
Tab Tim II
57 Münstergassegreat Thai food, not particularly friendly though
Lorenzini
10 Hotelgassegreat Italian food, cool crowd, nice atmosphere. A little pricey.
very cool, stylish bar and great dining with renowned chef Ivo Adam. Comes with a price tag!
!Beautiful terrace and nicely shaded in the summer.
10 locals recommend
Casino Bern
1 Casinopl.very cool, stylish bar and great dining with renowned chef Ivo Adam. Comes with a price tag!
!Beautiful terrace and nicely shaded in the summer.
One of my favourites in the hip Breitenrain neighbourhood: a former firestation (hence the name) turned into a pop-up restaurant might be here to stay. Great food, like at home, only better. small menu, vegetarian friendly
18 locals recommend
Löscher
70 ViktoriastrasseOne of my favourites in the hip Breitenrain neighbourhood: a former firestation (hence the name) turned into a pop-up restaurant might be here to stay. Great food, like at home, only better. small menu, vegetarian friendly
Falken
19 Kanderstegstrasseawesome food, friendly staff
one of my favourite restaurants in Bern. The management has changed but luckily they did not remove the artichoke carpaccio from the menu. chic, yet casual, a little french and yummy.
7 locals recommend
Kirchenfeld
5 Thunstrasseone of my favourite restaurants in Bern. The management has changed but luckily they did not remove the artichoke carpaccio from the menu. chic, yet casual, a little french and yummy.
The place is a little gem, hidden where the US embassy was located, next to Dählhölzli Zoo and river Aare. The food is absolutely amazing. You get to choose between 3 and 6 courses. it's pricey, but the experience is worth it. Staff is young and super-friendly
Restaurant Essort
97 JubiläumsstrasseThe place is a little gem, hidden where the US embassy was located, next to Dählhölzli Zoo and river Aare. The food is absolutely amazing. You get to choose between 3 and 6 courses. it's pricey, but the experience is worth it. Staff is young and super-friendly
This is an alltime favourite in our family. You come here for great Italian food. The quality has been outstanding for as long as I remember. It doesn't break the bank, service is super efficient. Enjoy a gelato at Gelateria di Berna across the street from there (only open in the summer months)
Dolce Vita
25 ScheibenstrasseThis is an alltime favourite in our family. You come here for great Italian food. The quality has been outstanding for as long as I remember. It doesn't break the bank, service is super efficient. Enjoy a gelato at Gelateria di Berna across the street from there (only open in the summer months)
Drinks & Nightlife
Volver BarTapasCafé
8 Rathauspl.cool hangout
a classic hangout for Bernese people, where we often get the night started or finish a pleasant evening.
The Italian restaurant upstairs has been a success for many years as well, a bit on the pricey side, good people watching.
12 locals recommend
Lorenzini
10 Hotelgassea classic hangout for Bernese people, where we often get the night started or finish a pleasant evening.
The Italian restaurant upstairs has been a success for many years as well, a bit on the pricey side, good people watching.
great coffee and excellent place to meet for drinks after work. Adrianos even has its own coffee brand "the Else"...
33 locals recommend
Adrianos Bar & Café
2 Theaterpl.great coffee and excellent place to meet for drinks after work. Adrianos even has its own coffee brand "the Else"...
Sightseeing
Bern Minster
1 Münsterpl.Bear Pit
4 Grosser MuristaldenBears - the iconic animal in our flag
Arts & Culture
Museum of Communication
16 Helvetiastrasseinteractive and interesting museum for the whole family
because .... art (by Paul Klee) and architecture (Renzo Piano)
15 locals recommend
Zentrum Paul Klee station
because .... art (by Paul Klee) and architecture (Renzo Piano)
Kunstmuseum
8 HodlerstrasseEinstein's House
49 KramgasseParks & Nature
Marzili outdoor pool
29 Marzilistrasseswimming in the River Aare (entrance is free).
take the tram No. 9 to Gurten, get off and walk to the station of the "Gurtenbahn", ticket is included in your stay, get up on the Gurten, enjoy a nice view over Bern and walk down the easy 45-60 min. stroll
90 locals recommend
Gurten
take the tram No. 9 to Gurten, get off and walk to the station of the "Gurtenbahn", ticket is included in your stay, get up on the Gurten, enjoy a nice view over Bern and walk down the easy 45-60 min. stroll
Walk from the Bear Park all the way along the Aare to the Pet Zoo. It takes you about 30 minutes and is a lovely stroll. You can continue your walk up the forest to the payable part of the zoo.
75 locals recommend
Dählhölzli
1 TierparkwegWalk from the Bear Park all the way along the Aare to the Pet Zoo. It takes you about 30 minutes and is a lovely stroll. You can continue your walk up the forest to the payable part of the zoo.
Shopping
Bally Store
55 KramgasseSwiss Quality Bags and Shoes for Ladies and Gents
TOKU swiss labels
53 GerechtigkeitsgasseSwiss Shoe designer
kleinbasel by Tanja Klein
75 KramgasseSwiss Designer of handbags
ALDI SUISSE
34 Spitalgassegrocery shopping near the station
Lidl Schweiz
47 Spitalgassecentral shopping for groceries etc.
VOI
16 Schosshaldenstrassegrocery shopping in the Old Town
Essentials
Migros Restaurant
46 MarktgasseCoop Supermarkt Bern Spitalgasse
2 Spitalgasse