Bern Old TownStory N° 187
Bern Old Town Time Travel
Wander the arcaded sandstone lanes of Bern, a UNESCO medieval old town wrapped in a river's bend.
The itinerary.
3 days · 9 stops
Friday
Day One
Step back in time along six kilometres of covered medieval arcades.
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Zytglogge
Bern's 13th-century clock tower whose astronomical clock still performs its figure show on the hour.
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Kramgasse Arcades
The main old-town street of vaulted sandstone arcades, fountains and centuries-old guild signs.
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Kornhauskeller
A grand baroque former granary cellar, now an atmospheric restaurant beneath painted vaults.
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Hotel
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Getting around
- Arriving by train at Bern station, steps from the old town
Saturday
Day Two
Trace Einstein's footsteps and climb the city's highest tower.
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Einstein House
The modest Kramgasse apartment where Einstein conceived his theory of relativity in 1905, kept as it was.
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Bern Minster
Switzerland's tallest cathedral; climb the 312-step spire for rooftop views over the red-tiled old town.
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Rosengarten
A hillside rose garden with the postcard panorama over the Aare loop and the medieval rooftops.
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Hotel
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- On foot through the old town; bus up to the Rosengarten viewpoint
Sunday
Day Three
Riverside heritage and the city's beloved bears before departure.
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BärenPark
A riverside bear park beside the historic Bear Pit, home to the bears that are the city's age-old emblem.
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Münsterplattform
A tree-shaded terrace high above the Aare, once part of the cathedral grounds, ideal for a quiet last look.
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Confiserie Tschirren
A century-old Bern chocolatier for handmade Truffes du Jour and other Bernese sweets to take home.
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Hotel
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Walk across the Nydeggbrücke to the BärenPark; train onward from Bern station
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Bern Old Town Time Travel?
3 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Sunday and covers 9 curated stops across 3 days.
How much does Bern Old Town Time Travel cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Bern Old Town Time Travel?
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Bern Old Town Time Travel itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 9 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Bern Old Town.
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