Experts' Choice Award Barenpark
What the experts agree on
Bärenpark's riverside enclosure along the Aare continues Bern's bear tradition since 1513, with resident bears roaming a spacious park; an inclined elevator offers easy access from the walkway above.
“The bear has been the mascot of Bern since 1480. According to legend, when the duke of Zähringen established the town in 1191, he sent his hunters out into the surrounding woods, which...”
– Frommer's
Lonely Planet "BärenPark at the eastern end of the Nydeggbrücke...inclined elevator provides barrier-free access between the riverside walkway on the banks of the Aare to the top of the steep enclosure" Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Since the early 16C, the bears of Bern have been a popular attraction. Björk and Finn, and their daughter, Ursina, have the run of the vast park alongside the River Aar." Full review
