Go for a run through Bern’s Old City and discover the many landmarks and attractions – the wow factor is guaranteed on our two favourite City Run routes.
Two birds with one stone: in Bern, combining exercise and culture is easy. Past the Zytglogge (Clock Tower) and the Bern Minster to the BearPark and the Parliament Building – the City Runs take you to through the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you’ve got time, we recommend the longer route (7 kilometres): the short ascent to Rosengarten is steep, but you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular view of Bern’s Old City.
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Tipp
Bern’s streets are calmest in the evenings or early in the morning.
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General information for all City Run routes
Start/finish Parliament Square
Predigergasse 5
3011 BernHow to get there A few minutes on foot from Bern’s main station. Opening Hours Year-round
City Run – 4.17 km
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Route information
Distance 4.17 km Altitude difference 93 m Route Parliament Square-terrace of the Parliament Building-Bern Minster-Minster terrace-Nydegg bridge-Bern Animal Park, BearPark-Altes Tramdepot-Untertor bridge-UNESCO-listed Old City-Waisenhausplatz (Orphanage square)-Parliament Square
City Run – 6.75 km
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Route information
Distance 6.75 km Altitude difference 149 m Route Parliament Square-terrace of the Parliament Building-Bern Minster-Minster terrace-Nydegg bridge-Bern Animal Park, BearPark-Altes Tramdepot-Grosser Muristalden-Rosengarten-Aargauerstalden-Untertor bridge-UNESCO-listed Old City-Waisenhausplatz (Orphanage square)-Parliament Square