Bern Vacation Rentals
Renting a vacation home offers the affordability, exceptional value, and space, especially in the Alpine Canton of Bern. The appealing prices of vacation rentals may tempt you, but it is the extraordinary opportunity to live like a Swiss native should convince you. Bern also happens to be the capital of Switzerland. It is a green city with excellent cultural offerings. Vacation rentals in all of Canton of Bern offer the freedom, comfort and convenience, to enjoy all that this Swiss region has to offer.
Bern Dining
The Canton of Bern is perfect location to discover new places and eat well at the same time, when not dining within your holiday rental. Rosti is a typical Swiss potato dish with ham or beacon topped with Swiss cheese that is exceptional at Restaurant Ankers, located near the Clock Tower in the city. Given the caliber of the fine cheeses in the Canton of Bern, naturally a fondue would be in order. Try one by boarding a cable car into the mountains and dine by candlelight in many fine restaurants in the clouds.
Bern Transportation
Holiday rentals offer you the opportunity to make up your own schedule to explore the surroundings and never end up with a costly hotel bill. Utilize the Swiss National Railway (SBB) to see more that you thought was possible. The half-price card of the SBB also gives a small reduction for public transportation, too. You can rent bikes for free by showing your passport, leaving a small deposit and make it all day family outing.
Bern Sightseeing and Places of Interest
Bern the city, provides a truly authentic medieval experience and easily accessible by rail. The city is an UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. Bern the Canton, consists of many scenic Heidi like villages. No matter what type of lodging, apartment or chateau, you will find vacation rentals fit easily into your lifestyle.
Discover the virtually unchanged old town within minutes from your vacation home rental. Bern's landmarks included several richly decorated fountains, all which have a separate story to tell. Make it a point to view the fascinating Zytglogge Clock Tower, where a delightful group of mechanical figures performs on each and every hour. Deserving an outing as well is the Historical Museum of Bern and do not leave out the majestic House of Parliament. It has a massive square in front servicing traditional markets.
Bern Activities
In the winter, skiing is the word throughout the Canton of Bern in villages such as Gsteig bei Gstaad, Interlaken and Kandersteg.
In summer time, follow the locals and go swimming in the fast flowing and wonderfully refreshing Aare River. In order to get an overview of the region, take the funicular above the city. The best panoramic view of the snow capped Bernese Mountains can be had.
Bern Shopping
Many different shopping opportunities present themselves around the Canton of Bern
When shopping in Berne, look out for the fine lacework, regional beer and sumptuous Swiss chocolates, especially Toblerones, which actually originated here. Bahnhofplatz, is a modern shopping centre inside Bern's main railway station, and just across the street, you will find the popular Loeb department store, and endless clothing and shoe shops, sports and book stores, and souvenir shops.
The most intriguing highlight of holiday rental in Bern is by strolling along the streets in the old city or out in the scenic countryside among the green fields and the Alpine mountain vistas.
