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Barenpark, Bern

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See the bears of the capital city at Barenpark, a brown bear shelter on the eastern edge of the city's Old Town. According to local legend, Bern got its name from a bear caught by Duke Berthold von Zahringen, the founder of the city. Bern's bear saga continues at this "bear pit," which underwent a massive reconstruction project in 2009. The spacious riverside park now spans over 6,000 sq m (65,000 sq ft), featuring a hibernation cave and secure areas where the animals can freely roam. Take a self-guided walk through this bear world, or call ahead to book a guided tour with an expert bear keeper. Before you head to Bern, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Bern holiday maker, to make sure you see all that Bern has to offer, including Barenpark.

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• By blairkk25

  I visited the Barenpark in December 2019. I guess I forgot the basic rule that bears hibernate in the winter. It was raining a lot and there were no bears. I managed to read the outdoor exhibit...  more »

• By Homeschool_Mom_Patti

  If you google map BärenPark and Bärengraben, the BärenPark is placed at the zoo. I visited the BärenPark next to the tourist information and the Bärengraben (the bear pit) which cannot be found...  more »

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