3 days in Bern Itinerary

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bern: Mt Pilatus (in Kriens), Trümmelbachfälle (in Lauterbrunnen) and Parasailing & Paragliding (in Interlaken). There's still lots to do: take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, explore the activities along Aare River, pause for some photo ops at Zahringerdenkmal monument, and engage your brain at Einstein House (Einsteinhaus).

To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Bern trip planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Zürich Airport, Bern Belp Airport and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. In August in Bern, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 15°C at night.