The capital of Switzerland has many charms. Bern's quaint Old Town, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, is framed by the Aare river and offers spectacular views of the Alps.

With its 6 km of limestone buildings and medieval arcades, its Renaissance fountains with colorful figures, and the beautiful Cathedral surrounded by picturesque rooftops, Bern, founded in 1191, is truly a gem of medieval architecture in Europe.

Bern is a city of superlatives: most beautiful flower city of Europe, birthplace of Einstein's relativity theory, cradle of Toblerone chocolate and home to the largest Paul Klee collection in the world.

And because Bern is situated on a peninsula, everything is close together and can be reached easily on foot, by tram or bus.

Arrival by air

The international airports in Zurich and Basel make it easy to travel to Switzerland. Every airport is connected to Bern by highway. You can easily reach the city by train from any of the airports.

Arrival by train

Bern is an important transportation hub within Switzerland. Regular direct connections by train to all major cities in Switzerland and to Europe's most significant megacities ensure a comfortable trip.

Online train timetable

Arrival By Car

Highway exit to kursaal

1. Highway exit Bern-Wankdorf
2. Drive straight ahead, direction "Zentrum".
3. In Papiermühlestrasse take the right lane.
4. At the third crossroad turn right into Viktoriastrasse.
5. At Viktoriaplatz turn left into Kornhausstrasse.
6. Kursaal Bern is located 100 metres further on the right (under the bridge).

GPS Coordinates:

Latitude: 46.9527915° N

Longitude: 7.4481958° E

Parking

Parking fee for 24 hours is CHF 26.00.