đ¨đ Bern, Switzerlandâs Capital | A One-Day City Walk Route
Switzerlandâs capital is Bern, also known as the "Bear City"âthe origin of the name "Bern" is literally "bear" đť. This is a city you can wander through at a leisurely pace, no rush at all. Itâs cozy, beautiful, and feels steeped in time. My route: Bern Train Station â Einstein House â Bern Cathedral â Bear Pit â Rose Garden Bern Train Station After getting off, head straight onto the main streetâyouâll spot the Big Clock (Zytglogge) not far away. Alternatively, take a short bus ride directly to Einstein House. đ Einstein House Itâs right on the main street, with a quite steep staircase leading up. The former residence isnât large, but it displays Einsteinâs life story and his daily life with his wife. You can tell he was a simple, quirky old man! I seriously left a message for him, hoping to borrow a little of his wisdom and his cheerful smile! đ Right downstairs from Einstein House, there are many small shops selling fridge magnetsâgreat for browsing and picking up souvenirs. Wander along the street, and youâll find lots of street fountains, plus some cafĂŠs and restaurants. I even spotted a few cellar bars, though they werenât open yet in the afternoon. 𼤠Bern Cathedral A short walk from the house, youâll see the cathedralâs lawnâso many people were there enjoying the grass and sunshine. Bern Cathedralâs decorations are stunning, with exquisite architecture and stained glass. Itâs also the tallest church in all of Switzerland! âŞď¸ Aare River & Bear Pit Keep going, and youâll see the Aare River looping around the city. From the bridge, you can gaze at the old townâitâs incredibly tranquil, and I stood there daydreaming for a while. Turn right after crossing the bridge, and youâll reach the Bear Pit. No tickets needed, and you can see lots of bears! I even watched two bears fightâthe one that lost ended up facing the stone wall, looking "heartbroken" (haha). đťđ§ Rose Garden The highlight of this city walk! The Rose Garden sits on a high spot in the old town. I arrived just at dusk, and the sun was casting light over the old townâit was so beautiful it took my breath away. đ #Switzerland #SwitzerlandTravel #Bern #CityWalk #Einstein #EinsteinHouse #BernCathedral #BernRoseGarden