🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland
Alpenblick
📍 29, Kasernenstrasse, Bern, 3013
Your stay — Alpenblick
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Johanneskirche (659 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Salemkirche (736 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: St. Marienkirche (822 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Markuskirche (866 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Zentrum Freudenberg — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Kasernenwiese — 106 m · ~1 min walk
Kulturmuseum Bern — 737 m · ~9 min walk
La Cappella — 625 m · ~8 min walk
Spielplatz Beundenfeldplatz — 97 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 319 m · ~4 min walk
Amavita — 369 m · ~5 min walk
Rüedu — 291 m · ~4 min walk
Bern Wankdorf — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs from major Swiss banks like UBS or Credit Suisse for fair rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Bern train station or airport.
Credit and debit cards accepted almost everywhere; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Twint) common even at market stalls.
No mandatory tip; rounding up to next franc or 5-10% for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff get small change.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a Migros or Coop supermarket café costs around CHF 3.50–4.00.
A lunch special at a neighbourhood bakery or butcher shop with salad or soup runs CHF 12–15.
A main course at a mid-range pub or trattoria costs CHF 20–28; pizza or pasta is often closer to CHF 18.
Sausage stands (Wurststand) near the Zytglogge and the Bärenplatz market are cheap; also Turkish or Asian takeaway spots along Spitalgasse.
Migros and Coop are everywhere; Denner and Lidl are cheaper for basics.
Manor and Coop City have affordable basics; the weekly flea market at Bundesplatz on Saturdays for secondhand.
A day pass for Bern city zone (Libero network) costs CHF 8.30; from Bern airport take bus 160 to the city and buy a multi-ticket at the kiosk.
Fill a reusable bottle at public fountains (free drinking water). Buy a Bern Welcome Card for free tram travel and museum discounts. Eat lunch out instead of dinner—same food, half price.
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bern, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alpenblick
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 319 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Amavita — 369 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Bern Airport (BRN) or Bern Hauptbahnhof → Westside Longterm Rental, Brünnenstrasse
💡 Use the 'NOVA Taxi' app to book in advance - it's slightly cheaper than flagging one down. From the airport, ask the driver to drop you at the rear entrance on Brünnenstrasse - it's closer to the rental entrance than the main Westside complex door.
Bern Hauptbahnhof → Westside (Brünnenstrasse)
💡 Bus 160/161 runs direct to Westside. Get off at 'Brünnen Bahnhof' stop, then walk east on Brünnenstrasse - the apartment block is on the right, 2 minutes.
Bern Hauptbahnhof → Westside (Brünnen) stop
💡 Tram 8 and tram 9 both stop at 'Westside' - same walk as bus. Avoid tram 8 during rush hour (07:30–08:30) if you have luggage - it gets packed.
Bern Airport (BRN) → Bern Hauptbahnhof (main station)
💡 Buy a single ticket at the machine - it's cheaper than the taxi and drops you right in the city centre. From Hauptbahnhof, take tram 8 or 9 to 'Westside' stop, then it's a 5-minute walk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Alpenblick?
Check-in at Alpenblick is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Alpenblick?
A lunch special at a neighbourhood bakery or butcher shop with salad or soup runs CHF 12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alpenblick?
A day pass for Bern city zone (Libero network) costs CHF 8.30; from Bern airport take bus 160 to the city and buy a multi-ticket at the kiosk.
Top Attractions in Bern
💡 Skip the tower if you're after views—the Rosengarten is free and better. Instead, sit in the cloister garden for peace. The small museum adjacent is free with donation requested.
💡 Check the parliamentary calendar online before visiting. Off-season, the self-guided audio tour costs CHF 5 but includes the dome—worth it for the architecture.
💡 Visit at feeding time (usually 10am and 4pm) to see keepers interact with them. Go early to avoid crowds.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the benches near the terrace. The restaurant adjacent serves decent coffee, but avoid peak lunch hours when it's packed.
💡 Skip the interior tour unless you're obsessed with clock mechanisms—the free hourly show from the street is just as good. Arrive 5 minutes early for a good view.