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Bärner Bier Rundi 2026: about 20 breweries in one evening

In 1990 Switzerland had 32 breweries, today over 1,000. About 20 from Bern and the region will be at BERNEXPO on 13 and …

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Sunday shopping in Bern 2026: shops open on 13 and 20 December

Before Christmas the shops in Bern's city centre open on two Sundays: 13 and 20 December 2026, with recommended hours …

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Rendez-vous Bundesplatz 2026: the light show at the Federal Palace

Until 21 November 2026 the façade of the Federal Palace becomes a screen every evening. The light show “Natur pur” …

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Fountain water in Bern: can you drink it?

Yes, as a rule. The city's fountains carry the same water as the tap at home, it just runs all the time. There is one …

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Carnival bear in the Käfigturm: 11.11. at 11.11 am

Every year on 11 November at 11.11 am, Bern's carnival bear goes to prison, in the Käfigturm to be precise. It …

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BärenPark Bern: the bears go into winter rest

In autumn the bears in the BärenPark on the Aare eat up reserves. In October and November they then retreat to their …

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Zibelemärit 2026 in Bern: date, times, tips

On the fourth Monday in November, Bern's city centre becomes the city's biggest market. In 2026 that is Monday, 23 …

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Christmas markets in Bern 2026: dates and opening hours

From 19 November 2026 the first Christmas markets open in Bern. Here they all are, with place, dates and opening hours …

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Why Bärn Kit works without accounts, ads or tracking

You open a map and see the nearest fountain. That's all it takes. So Bärn Kit doesn't ask for your name and doesn't …

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Where does the data come from? Open data and OpenStreetMap

Bärn Kit doesn't make up places. Every app names its source. Most points on the maps come from OpenStreetMap, others …

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Join in: report errors, suggest places, set a status

Bärn Kit gets better when people on site say what is right and what isn't. There are three ways to do that, all without …

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Bärn Kit on your home screen: how to do it on iPhone and Android

Bärn Kit runs in your browser, so you don't need to download anything from an app store. You can still put it on your …

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A winter day in Bern with Bärn Kit

Cold, dark early, and still plenty going on. With four small Bärn Kit apps, you'll get through a winter day in Bern …

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A summer day in Bern with Bärn Kit

It's hot and the day is free. With five small Bärn Kit apps, you can plan it from the Aare to the barbecue …

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