Food and Drink

Bern is a city for gourmets: Whether you want to relax at a cozy café in the Old City, discover Bern’s beer culture or visit the newest pop-up bar – here’s what Bern has to offer when it comes to the culinary arts.

Four people are sitting happily together in a cosily decorated café, laughing and clinking glasses and enjoying each other's company. The warm lighting and the greenery in the background create a warm, inviting atmosphere.

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Three friends sit smiling at a café table, enjoying drinks and lively conversation. Sunlight fills the room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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The picture shows an appetising-looking Bernese "Ankezüpfe", which is served on a wooden board. The plait is baked to a golden brown colour and has the typical shiny surface and braided structure characteristic of a plait.

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The picture shows the exterior of an elegant restaurant with large, arched windows. Inside, guests enjoy their meal in a relaxed atmosphere. The warm lighting radiates cosiness and invites you to linger and enjoy.

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Enjoy a fresh beer with friends on the terrace of the Old Tram Depot in Bern, with a magnificent view of the old town and Bern Cathedral. A perfect place to relax and chat.

Happy friends share a moment of enjoyment and laughter over a meal in the Swing Kitchen, surrounded by a cosy, green atmosphere.

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The photo captures the relaxed atmosphere in the JUL Easy Café-Bar in Bern. A person sits engrossed in a book, surrounded by warm earth tones and soft lighting that creates a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The modern furnishings with art on the walls and neon lettering give the space a hip touch.

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In the Zent restaurant, a family sits at a wooden table and enjoys a meal together. The warm, light-flooded atmosphere, the abundance of greenery and the loving interaction between parents and children create a feeling of security and joie de vivre.

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The picture shows two people having brunch. The table is generously laid and exemplary for a lavish brunch.

Das Bild zeigt eine traditionelle Käserei, in der ein älterer Mann mit einer Gruppe von Besuchern, darunter zwei junge Frauen und ein junger Mann, an der Käseherstellung arbeitet. Der Mann trägt eine traditionelle Schweizer Tracht und rührt mit einem langen Werkzeug in einem grossen Kupferkessel, der über einer offenen Feuerstelle hängt. Die Besucher beobachten interessiert den Prozess und wirken fasziniert. Die rustikale Umgebung mit dunklen Wänden und hölzernen Balken verleiht dem Bild eine authentische, traditionelle Atmosphäre, typisch für eine Schaukäserei im Emmental.

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