This is Bern

Sicht auf schneebedeckte Dächer der Altstadt in Bern

University City of Bern

The University of Bern is closely associated with the Swiss capital city of Bern. Located on the bend of the River Aare, the city is the country's political center and a popular tourist destination. Academic excellence has earned Bern an international reputation. A large variety of education, sport and cultural opportunities as well as high living and environmental standards make Bern an attractive place for undergraduates, researchers and doctoral students.

Our focus

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What do you like about Bern?

"I particularly like the diversity of the city and the meeting places such as the Marzili, the cathedral platform and the old town. I enjoy the various sports facilities and I very much welcome the fact that the city is becoming more bike-friendly."

Raphael Clemencio - Geography student

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Experience

StattLand – Sightseeing tour around Bern

StattLand presents scenic sightseeing tours around Bern, bringing the spirit of the people to life and revealing what’s behind the city’s façades. Since fall 2018, StattLand has been running a tour around the University.

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Sustainable Bern

Did you know that...

... Bern is Europe’s second-greenest capital? Sustainable products, activities and means of transportation enable a small ecological footprint.

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Explore

Free Activities in Bern

Good things don’t have to be expensive! Bern has all kinds of fun things to offer for explorers on a budget.

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Discover Bern and surroundings

Activities around Bern

Winter activities in Bern

Bern works wonders. Winter wonderland. The sun is often shining here, an inviting setting for all kinds of outdoor activities. Whether its skiing, tobogganing, ice skating, or staying the night in an igloo – enjoy the unspoilt natural beauty of the Bern region.

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Activities and experiences

Bern Top 10

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Art & Culture

Discover Bern's cultural attractions

Bern is a bastion of art and culture and is home to one of the most important museums and galleries in Switzerland. Internationally acclaimed art housed in historical and modern architecture make for an unforgettable visit. Various cultural events such as the Gurtenfestival get your pulse racing.

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In and around Bern

Activities and Excursions

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Studying, working & living in Bern

Introducing ourselves

Knowledge creates value!

The University of Bern positions itself as a university with outstanding research and services, and as an attractive place to study and work. It is globally connected, while also locally rooted. Featuring several buildings in the Länggass district, the University of Bern is not only closely entwined with Bern city life, but also shaped by the Bernese way of life. The University of Bern creates value for society through its achievements and connections – thus its claim: “Knowledge creates value”.

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Prospective students

Studying at the University of Bern?

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Employer

Working at the University of Bern?

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