Curious about the culture of Switzerland? This is your sign to head to Bern. With Thrillophilia's Bern tour packages, you can explore Bern at a starting cost of INR 1,50,000 for a week!
Customise your itineraries, honeymoon tours, budget group trips, luxury getaways, and family adventures from 50+ options of our hand-curated Switzerland tour packages. These packages come with itineraries that also cover various cities like Lucerne, Geneva, and Zurich, offering guided sightseeing, airport transfers, handpicked hotels, and much more just for you! In addition, our constant customer support and knowledgeable tour operators will ensure you truly enjoy your vacation.
Bern, being one of the most well-preserved cities in the world, has historical spots, a charm, and scenic views that'll make this trip worth it. Whether you want to cover the UNESCO-listed old town and attractions like the Zytglogge (Astronomical Clock Tower) and Rose Garden or have local Swiss cuisine, our customizable Bern trip itineraries will cover it all.
Explore Switzerland's capital city, Bern, and enjoy its amazing atmosphere with Thrillophilia’s Bern tour packages. Book your packages now!
Top Places to Visit in Bern
Here are some of the best places to visit in Bern:
1. Zytgloggle
Zytgloggle is a medieval clock tower that was built in the 13th century. It features an astronomical clock that tells time and shows the phases of the moon and other celestial events based on Copernican theory.
Timings: Open 24 hours
2. Rose Garden
This Rose Garden in Burn has 220 varieties of roses, 200 types of irises, and moor beds with 28 different types of rhododendrons. The park has been public since 1913.
Timings: Open 24 hours
3. The Bern Cathedral
The Cathedral of Bern is the highest church tower in Switzerland and is also known as the Bern Minster. This Gothic structure is located in the heart of Bern's Old Town.
Timings: Open from Monday to Friday (12 noon to 4 PM), Saturday (10 AM to 5 PM), Sunday (11:30 AM to 4 PM).
4. Bärenpark
This 6000 square meter park has a green hilly terrain with caves and the "Bear Bath" in the Aare River. Located at a walkable distance from the Old Town, BärenPark is open all year round, except for certain periods when bears hibernate.
Day tours from Bern to Switzerland
1. Interlaken & Jungfrau Region
Interlaken is your gateway to Switzerland's iconic alpine experiences. You get to take jaw-dropping train rides, adrenaline-pumping adventures, and postcard-perfect views of the Alps here.
Distance: 1 hour and 44 minutes to Interlaken from Zurich Airport by road
Highlights: The highest railway station in Europe, Lauterbrunnen Valley, and its dramatic cliffs, Iconic mountains like Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and Kleine Scheidegg
Activities: Hiking, snowboarding, scenic train rides, and paragliding
Transportation: Direct train or car ride from Zurich or Geneva
Duration: 2 days
2. Grindelwald & Grindelwald-First
This tour is perfect for nature lovers and those who seek thrilling high-altitude experiences. It offers unbeatable views and adventurous activities like gondola rides and cogwheel rides with stunning mountain views.
Distance: 2 hours and 5 minutes to Grindelwald from Zurich Airport by road
Highlights: First cliff walk by Tissot, hike to Lake Bachalpsee, Gondola ride to first
Activities: Ziplining, mountain carting, hiking, biking, marmot watching, cliff walking, Trotti biking
Transportation: Direct train or car ride from Zurich or Geneva
Duration: 1 day
3. Lauterbrunnen Valley & Emmental Valley
This region is a perfect blend of dramatic landscapes and peaceful pastoral beauty. The valley of 72 waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen and the rolling meadows of Emmental are surely worth the view.
Distance: 2 hours to Lauterbrunnen from Zurich Airport by road
Highlights: Hike to Trümmelbach Falls, cable car up to Gimmelwald
Activities: Hiking, paragliding
Transportation: Direct train or car ride from Zurich or Geneva
Duration: 2 days
4. Lake Thun Cruise
This cruise is a laid-back way to soak in the Swiss heritage and see the medieval castles of Switzerland. Lake Thun offers beautiful scenery and a charm you cannot miss.
Distance: 1 hour and 58 minutes from Zurich Airport by road
Highlights: Views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, visit to five historic castles, "Riviera of the Bernese Oberland" and the old-time steamer "Blümlisalp"
Activities: Boating, cruising, sightseeing
Transportation: Direct train or car ride from Zurich or Geneva
Duration: 1 day
5. Aare River Valley & Solothurn
Solothurn has a unique blend of Baroque secrets as you glide along the tranquil Aare River. It is an ideal day trip for those seeking a less crowded and more authentic Swiss experience.
Distance: 53 minutes from Zurich Airport by road
Highlights: Cruise through the Aare River, visit historical sites, local festivals and events, and bike through natural beauty
Activities: Boating, cruising, kayaking, hiking, biking, sightseeing
Transportation: Direct train or car ride from Zurich or Geneva.
Duration: 1 day
