A couple walk hand in hand through a festively lit old town. A large clock can be seen in the background. The streets are decorated with Christmas lights and the atmosphere is cosy, festive and romantic.

72 hours in Bern

Spend three days enjoying the Bernese way of life: sunbathing on the banks of the River Aare, brunch in a cosy old-town café, or gazing at the stars through the largest public telescope in the country. We know the best spots in Bern for all types of travellers.

The picture shows a traditional cheese dairy where an elderly man is working with a group of visitors, including two young women and a young man, to make cheese. The man is wearing a traditional Swiss costume and is stirring with a long tool in a large copper kettle hanging over an open fire. The visitors watch the process with interest and seem fascinated. The rustic surroundings with dark walls and wooden beams lend the picture an authentic, traditional atmosphere, typical of a show dairy in the Emmental.

72 hours in Bern for foodies

Four visitors linger in front of a huge, detailed winter landscape in the Franz Gertsch Museum. Two are sitting on a bench, two are standing in front of it in amazement. The scene radiates calm and contemplation - a moment of pause in the fascinating world of art.

72 hours in Bern for culture vultures

Three people in winter clothing stand on a raised platform with a view of a town and a river. They are having a relaxed conversation. The morning mist and soft sunlight create a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

72 hours in Bern for history buffs and architecture aficionados

The group stands in Bern's snow-covered rose garden, laughing and enjoying the moment as they take a selfie with the picturesque, snow-covered city view and the cathedral in the background. The joy and shared experience under the bare trees against the backdrop of the clear, wintry sky creates a feeling of warmth and friendship.

Bern in 72 hours: The best photo spots

Two cyclists on the Frienisberg long-distance route enjoy a ride through a scenic area, past lush meadows and with a view of the distant horizon, captured in a moment of peace and joy.

72 hours in Bern for nature lovers and active adventurers

Drei Personen geniessen die Aussicht von der Alp Oberaltösch im Emmental bei einer Schneeschuhwanderung. Die Sonne scheint und die Weitsicht auf die Berner Alpen ist wunderbar.

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Winter in Bern