One reason I like Bern as a city is its underground layer. There are literally hundreds of basement stores lined up along the old town boulevards, and you can spend days (and nights) just diving into these hidden worlds down there. You will find flower shops and theatres, nightclubs and record stores, hemp shops and bakeries, bars and barbershops. My favourite basement happens to be a cinema though. Kellerkino (basement cinema) is a tiny cave with a 1.6 meter high canvas and 36 red armchairs. Claustrophobics like me perhaps should take a look into that dungeon type of cinema before buying the ticket.
But once I sit in the comfy chair and the film lights up the hall, the basement cinema turns out to be a very cozy place with a kind of familial atmosphere. Founded in 1970, the Kellerkino was the first independent cinema in the country, and until today the programme consists of cinematic avant-garde gems that wouldn't be shown on the real big screens. So even film freaks like myself will find a raw diamond in this underground spot once in a while.
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"Landhaus" is a beautifully renovated, rustic restaurant in Bern! From the attic to the cellar to the beautiful garden, it's all an experience...
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"Süder" is a nice restaurant in Bern where the food is excellent from the starter through to dessert. I especially like the friendy staff & atmosphere...
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"Soriya Restaurant" serves Asian food in Bern in a simple and relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend the massaman curry with tofu or vegetables...
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"Lieblings Café Bar" is for you if you fancy a glass of wine in a cute, little bar in Bern's old town. I like it for the cultural events & concerts, too!
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"Kaffeehaus Max" in Bern is very cosy & furnished in a hygge style. I like coming here to work on my laptop. They also make healthy, nutritious food...
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"Casa Novo" is one of the most exclusive and superior restaurants in Bern that I know. Its location by the Aare is special and beautiful...
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Brockenreich in Bern is one of my favorite thrift shops in the city. It's stuffed with everything from coins to clothes, clocks to couches & CDs to toys!
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"Kramer" is one of my most visited restaurant/bars in Bern. I really enjoy sitting out under the arcades and meeting friends here - or for any occasion!
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Bern has a hidden magic garden. Find it halfway up the stairs behind the Münster Cathedral. Who knows how it will be decorated this time?
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