Things to Do in Bern, Switzerland: A Two Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Bern native Kathrin Spinnler about the best things to do in Bern, Switzerland for first-time visitors over a two-day itinerary.

If Bern, Switzerland’s capital city is on your must-visit list but you’re not sure where to start, you’re in the right spot! In this episode, I’m sitting down with Bern native Kathrin Spinnler to spill all our favourite secrets about how to make the most of 2 days in Bern - from the best things to do in Bern, Switzerland to can’t-miss local highlights. We’ll take you on a stroll through the gorgeous Bern Old Town with its fountains, covered arcades and the impressive Bern Minster, show ...

People in this episode

Host: Carolyn Schönafinger

Guest: Kathrin Spinnler

Topics covered

• Bern
• itinerary
• travel tips
• local highlights
• first-time visitors

Keywords

• Bern
• Switzerland
• travel itinerary
• local secrets
• Bern Old Town
• Bern Minster
• things to do

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Bern, Switzerland, Bern Old Town, Bern Minster

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