University of Bern, Institute of Geography, Hallerstrasse 12, 3012 Bern
Accommodation in Bern
Bern Tourism Website
https://www.bern.com/en/home
Bern Youth Hostel
https://www.youthhostel.ch/en/hostels/bern/
Hotel Glocke, Backpackers Bern
http://www.bernbackpackers.com/english.htm
Public transport in Bern
Inside of Bern (Libero zones 101-102) you pay 4.60 CHF for a one-way ticket with tram or bus. You can purchase a 6-way ticked for 25.00 CHF. Rental bicycles are available from https://www.publibike.ch/en/publibike/.
Arrival by plane
Bern has its own airport (Belp). Direct trains to Bern run from the airports of Geneva and Zurich. Form Basel airport, there is a bus service to Basel main station and direct trains to Bern from there.
Costs in general
Switzerland is rather a high-cost country. Warm meals at the students cafeterias range from 6.60 CHF to 12.60 CHF for students. Expect to spend 20-30CHF a day on food.
Contact
For further questions, information or remarks please send us an email.
dab@iaw.unibe.ch
