Guide · 2 Places

Bern

Switzerland

Before You Go

When to Visit

May to September offers best weather (15-25°C/59-77°F). Old Town is beautiful year-round. Winter brings Christmas markets.

Visa

Check requirements

EU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.

Getting There

Transportation

By Train: Excellent connections to Zurich (1 hour), Basel, Interlaken, Geneva (2 hours).

By Air: Use Zurich or Geneva airports (1-2 hours by train).

Language

Communication

German is official (Swiss German dialect). French also official. English widely understood.

Currency

Money matters

Swiss Franc (CHF). Cards accepted everywhere. Very expensive city.

Getting Around

Local transport

Trams/Buses: Bernmobil network (CHF 4.40).

Walking: Compact Old Town very walkable.

From the Airport

Arrival info

From Zurich Airport: Train to Bern Hauptbahnhof (1h 15min, CHF 50).

Accommodations

Accommodations

Bellevue Palace

Historic hotel overlooking the old town

Cultural and Artistic Venues

Cultural and Artistic Venues

Kunstmuseum Bern