24 hours in Bern for history buffs and architecture aficionados

History buffs are in for a real treat in Café Einstein. After all, it’s not every day that you can have breakfast in Albert Einstein’s former home. The café also offers a wide selection of international newspapers so visitors can keep up on with world events. Energised by breakfast, you can continue your tour of the old town. For more background information, try the “UNESCO Stroll Through the Old Town”, where Bernese experts offer insights into the city. Afterwards, it’s time for a little museum detour: cross the Kirchenfeldbrücke to the Bern Historical Museum. Here you will find a unique collection of exhibits on the history of Bern and the world.

Now, it’s time to dine like one of our Federal Councillors, and there’s no better place for that than the legendary Entrecôte Fédérale. Located directly opposite the Bundeshaus (Parliament Building), the restaurant serves many delicious house specialities, such as the Entrecôte Café de Paris. Whether you take a seat on the terrace or in the “Bundesratsääli” (Councillor’s Room) with its portraits of all the Federal Councillors, your visit to the Entrecôte Fédérale will remain in your memory for a long time.

Once you’ve regained your strength, it’s time to walk off your meal. What better way to do this than climbing the stairs of the imposing “Zytglogge” (Clock Tower) on a guided tour? Afterwards, take a quick break on the Minster Terrace and then make your way to the Zentrum Paul Klee. The building is impressive enough to just be admired from the outside, but the exhibitions inside are just as fascinating. The restaurant Uma in the Bäre tower in Ostermundigen is also close by and is the perfect spot to enjoy a well-deserved aperitif with views over the city of Bern.

Sunsets are not just for lovebirds and couples: The Rose Garden offers a unique panoramic view of the old town that is only enhanced by the colourful display as night falls. At this point, your stomach will probably start to growl. Luckily, the Klötzlikeller is very close by. In this historic cellar in Bern’s old town, you can feast on classics such as cordon bleu or the homemade Klötzli Rösti (Swiss hash brown). And if you’re in the mood for a night cap afterwards, the Kornhausbar is just around the corner. Oh, and if you’re staying the night, you can’t go wrong with the Hotel Belle Epoque. You’ll find a peaceful night’s sleep in the charming rooms decorated in the style of days gone by. Sleep tight!