Did you know that Emmental cheese was invented just a couple of miles away from Bern? Chocolate in its modern, delicately melting form was even invented here in the city itself (by mistake, funny story). You might have come across the Berner Rösti (shallow fried potatoes) as well or the carnivores' delight of a proper Berner Platte.
In my humble opinion, eating might be the best way to experience foreign cultures. And tools to cook the new reciepes back home might be the best souvenirs possible.
There are a couple of good addresses for kitchen stuff in the city. But by far, the most charming one is Küchenladen, which is in the lower, old town. The entrance from the main alley is kind of hidden. But once you make it into the shop, you won’t leave without a proper knife for your cheese, a pan for your fondue, a raffle for your birchermüesli, a squeezer for your vermicelles…
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Explore Bern's Länggasse art: Einstein's brain, clever birds, and more. Start at Grosse Schanze for a memorable journey.
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Hunt Bern's Space Invaders on foot or bike. Find 29 mosaic pictures by artist Invader throughout the city. Let the game begin!
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Uncover the convenience of Coop: fresh food, coffee, drinks, snacks, and a wine and beer shop. Cheers to easy shopping!
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Their programs range from concerts to poetry nights, guided tours, and art workshops. And the garden is beautiful and inspiring itself...
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It's a shame that I didn't know of "Spielplatz am Schützenweg" in Bern when I was a kid. But now I love this playground for its vitality & creative vibe...
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"Alte Feuerwehr Viktoria" Bern used to be the city's firetruck garage; now it's a cultural centre complete w/ restaurant, library of things & bicycle shop!
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Fähre Bodenacker is a ferry upstream the river Aare just outside Bern, where there's also a nice family restaurant, right in some beautiful nature...
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It is like home beyond home: perfectly suitable for burying yourself in a book, a good cup of tea or a relaxing evening beyond your four walls.
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The Veielihubel is a great place to have a quick recharge on a busy day and relish the quiet, the sun or the view – whatever you need at the time.
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