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National holidays remain one of the main features of Bern. Each of them is distinguished by a large number of various traditions and customs. January 2 is the day when the locals celebrate day of St. Berthold (or the Foundation Day of Bern). Duke Berchtold V of Zähringen is considered the founder of the city. This significant event happened in 1191. In order to protect his possessions, the Duke decided to found a city on the bank of the river Aare. The name of the new city was also chosen by the Duke. According to an ancient legend, on the day of the city's foundation Berthold went hunting. He announced that the city would be named after the first animal he manages to hit. Thus, as the first prey of the Duke was a bear, the city got its name from the German word «ber» - a bear. Since then the bear has become the major national symbol. You can easily see its image on the coats of arms and other symbols. The day of the city's founding is the time for mass festivities in Bern. As a rule, the celebration is accompanied by numerous performances, fairs and children's holidays. You will find numerous small stalls and coffee shops next to all main streets and squares of the city. These are the places where guests can warm up and drink delicious local beer. August 1 is the time for a no less vivid celebration - the national holiday of Switzerland. Of course, the brightest and most memorable holiday events take place in Bern – guests of the city will surely enjoy colorful … Read further

Travel guides to Bern

Hotels with history of Bern

First guests visited Innere Enge hotel in the 18th century. Now, that’s one of the most enchanting sights of the city. The historic hotel has themed interior dedicated to outstanding musicians. Each of the 14 rooms celebrates a particular artist, so it’s decorated with personal belongings of the celebrity. The hotel has managed to preserve antique furniture and other pristine elements during … Open

Advices for travellers

3. Swiss watches remains one of the most popular souvenirs that tourists usually prefer to purchase as souvenirs from the trip. The best way to purchase them is in specialized shops only. If you buy a watch on markets, there’s a risk that you will get a cheap fake at quite a high price. 4. Tourists are recommended to take special Global Refund Cheque receipts when they make purchases. While … Open

Active recreation

Residents of Switzerland, in particular, people from Bern, are very proud of being born here. They can talk for hours about how Albert Einstein worked on the Theory Of Relativity in their native city. Hopefully, you can know this not only from any Swiss on the street but also from two specialized cultural institutions - Bernisches Historisches Museum and Einstein House Museum. Other museums no less entertaining for … Open

Festivals and events in Bern

Connoisseurs of art visit the capital of Switzerland in mid-March when the European Night of Museums is taking place. At this time, many cultural institutions are free of charge throughout the night, as you could probably guess from the name of the European event. And the number of museums in the so-called City Of Fountains is large enough to consider this event significant. In early November, in Langenthal, a … Open

Hotels for romantic escape

Within walking distance from the train station there is a cozy hotel Seminarhotel Linde Stettlen. It looks charming due to a wooden building in traditional style. In addition to comfortable rooms with incredibly nice wooden interior, the place is ready to offer an excellent restaurant with a spacious and solemnly decorated room. Another great place to spend your evening will be a lounge bar furnished in style of … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

The most popular shopping street of Bern is Kramgasse. It is usually viewed as a single entity with the streets of Spitalgasse and Marktgasse. Together, these streets form the most extensive indoor trade promenade in Europe. The length of the covered gallery is more than 6 km. Even some days won't be enough to get to all the shops presented here. On the main shopping streets, you'll find many elite designer … Open

Travelling around Switzerland - transportation network

Swiss Travel System operates in Switzerland. It enjoys an incredible popularity among tourists. Thanks to this system, you can buy tickets for any public transport in Switzerland, if the transport company works with this system. It’s possible to buy a ticket that serves for any transport, including airplane and ferry. In addition, with such a ticket you can visit some museums and historical places absolutely free of charge. When choosing a ticket, it is necessary to determine the future journey. The ideal option is to purchase a travel card for a month. Families can buy specific tickets, thanks to which children under 16 can use public transport for free. There is an opportunity to purchase a local ticket that will operate within a certain area. It will be much cheaper and more convenient, if you are not going to travel to different cities of Switzerland. … Open

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