Written by phileasfogg on June 25, 2009
- Bern, for those not in the know (as we were before this trip), was named for the bear. Or rather, for a dead bear, since that was the first animal to be hunted and killed...
Written by Wasatch on March 12, 2007
- Walking along the main drag in Rothenburg o.d.T., I fell into conversation with an American on a bus tour. He asked, "What tour are you with?" I answered, "We’re driving." His face took on a...
Written by caromeow on March 18, 2005
- This is Bern's train station. Just to give you some tips:
The Wall
On the lower level are remnants from the last wall of the city. There are some informational signs about it as well and...
Written by caromeow on March 22, 2005
- Loeb is a Swiss department scale that is more affordable than Globus. The Loeb in Bern is just outside the last underground exit from the Bahnhof (last exit on your left walking away from the...
Written by bilnap on February 16, 2004
- Your hotel concierge or bartender is a good way to get recommendations on dining. Just develop a rapport with each and give them an idea of what you want: romantic, local color, yuppie environment, etc....
Written by StudioZola on January 14, 2001
- Pristine, Quaint, Friendly, Hip, Old, Modern, Small, Grand. These are the contradictions which describe Bern. Talk to anyone whose been here and you'll discover that most would return in an instant. ...
Bern
Tourism and Travel Guide