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Visiting Bern, Switzerland


A powerful force since medieval times, the thriving Swiss capital is an appealing city of museums and collections. Bernmobil is the capital's transit service. A BernCard is valid on trams and buses that serve the city. A free bike service is also an option for getting around. The Historical Museum and the Collection of the Bern Museum of Fine Arts house the art and architecture of millennia. The Einstein House and the Paul Klee Center showcase the work of two of Bern's famous former inhabitants.
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35 Things to Do

131 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
73°F 22°C
52°F 11°C
Aug
72°F 22°C
52°F 11°C
Sep
64°F 17°C
46°F 7°C
Oct
56°F 13°C
41°F 5°C
Nov
43°F 6°C
32°F 0°C
Dec
36°F 2°C
28°F -2°C
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Jul 15
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Thursday
Jul 16
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
62°F 16°C
Friday
Jul 17
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
44°F 6°C

Traveler Reviews

Holiday Inn Bern-Westside

5 of 5 stars
Yorkshire
Jul 13, 2009

If you read a few of the recent reviews for this hotel I can agree with them wholeheartedly. It's all been said, a very new hotel, spotlessly clean, great staff, beautiful panoramic views, shopping...more

Hotel Allegro Kursaal Bern

4 of 5 stars
Indianapolis, Indiana
Jul 9, 2009

the good: good location. out of the front door, turn right, across the bridge, and you're right in the heart of bern. only a 5 minute walk. took a taxi to get there, but then walked everywhere...more

Hotel Belle Epoque

Jul 8, 2009

Although the hotel is well located in the old part of Bern, there is no air conditioning so the room was very hot. Because the hotel is on a noisy main street, leaving the windows open wasn't an...more

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