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Bern
- Hotels
Our choice of Bern's
best character hotels.
- Essential
Bern
Quick
guide to Switzerland's capital.
Hotels
Our choice of Bern's
best character hotels.
 Clustered
in the Old Town, hotels in Bern make pedestrian tourism simple. Many are
filled with authentic Art Nouveau paintings and age-old feel while still
retaining a sleek elegance. The genteel atmosphere of the Schweizerhof
gives the impression of luxury but without losing sight of historic charm.
Hotel
Bern ****
City Centre, Bern
Once the home of a theatre, the Hotel Bern retains a sense of
the dramatic in its neo-classical architecture and in its well-rehearsed
levels of service. Combine all that with a fantastic location and two
widely recommended restaurants and you get one of the top hotels of its
class in town... (more)
Schweizerhof
Bern *****
Bahnhofplatz, Bern
This centrally located and elegant five star hotel has been in
the Gauer family for generations. A sense of history pervades the Schweizerhof
as much as it does the city on its doorstep... (more)
Essential
Bern
Quick guide
to Switzerland's capital.
Introduction
 Switzerland's
capital is unlike its neighbouring cities - you won't find any cosmopolitan
hullabaloo here. Less glamorous than, say. Geneva, the medieval streets
of Bern have a much more local feel. Casual-dressed politicians hang out
cafe's - even the President has been noted to take the tram to work.
Top
Sights
1. Bundeshaus (Houses Of Parliament) - Domed-shaped
building home to the Swiss National Council. Regular tours offer an insight
into the parliamentary chambers.
2. Historisches Museum (Historical Museum) - 15th century Flemish
tapestries, Bernese sculptures and 15th and 16th century stained glass
windows are just some of the delights in this spread-out austere structure.
3. Kunsthalle (Art Gallery) - A haven for contemporary art enthusiasts,
this early 20th century gallery displays work from promising up and coming
artists including a healthy quotient of local artists.
4. Kunstmuseum (Art Museum) - Another groundbreaking museum which
hosts a magnificent array of work from both old masters and impressionists
as well as frequently changing contemporary exhibitions.
5. Munster (Cathedral) -  Landmark
cathedral with a portal depicting The Last Judgement and dazzling stained
glass windows. It also boasts the tallest steeple in Switzerland.
6. Zytgloggeturn (Clock Tower) - Lays claim to being the oldest
building in Bern, built in 1191 as a  city
gate and given a makeover in 1530 with the addition of a monumental clock.
7. Schweizerisches Schulzenmuseum (Swiss Rifle Museum) - Traces
the development of firearms since the early 19th century and relates how
Swiss marksmanship has evolved since William Tell.
That's
Entertainment
1. Belle Epoque - Relax in this cosy bar surrounded by art nouveau
treasures.
2. Klotzlikeller - Those with a penchant for history should head
of to this bar, located near the town hall and reckoned to be the oldest
wine bar in Bern.
3. Lorenzini - Hip, cultural bar that is in a place of its own.
Gastronomists will relish the changing menus that represent the specialities
of different Italian regions.
Essential
Info
 Currency
- The unit of currency is the Swiss Franc (SF) divided into 100 centimes.
There are roughly 1.50 SF to the US dollar and the euro and 240 to the
pound sterling.
Weather
- Summers are often warm but winters are cold and damp. Highest temperatures
average 25 degrees C in the months of July and August, reaching a low
of 3 degrees C in December.
Airports
- Belp Airport (9KM South of Bern). Take a bus from the airport to the
train station for 14 SF or a taxi for about 35F.
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