Summer excursions
Culture and Cities
The Old Town of Bern
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UNESCO World Heritage as a city experienceDiscover the Old Town of Bern on foot and learn more about its 800-year history. On the guided stroll around the Old Town of Bern – a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Shopping Westside, Bern
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When designing Westside, star architect Daniel Libeskind created a new landmark for Bern.
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Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
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Open to explorersThe Swiss Museum of Transport presents the history of transport and mobility with a varied range of interactive exhibits.
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iPod Audioguide Bern
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Visiting Bern by iPod audio guideIt guides you to all the most attractive spots in Bern and tells you everything you need to know about the sights of the World Cultural Heritage Site in words and pictures.
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Lake Murten Region
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Fun for young and oldDiscover the 800-year-old small Zähringen town of Murten with its unique walkable ramparts and its fortified towers. The streets are lined with arcades, which means that you can stroll through the town in all weathers.
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Langnau i.E. – Cartoon Trail
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Comic art on the IlfisA relaxing walk of about an hour along the calmly rippling River Ilfis takes you past the works of a renowned cartoonist..
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Exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Thun
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August Macke and SwitzerlandThe oeuvre of August Macke (1887–1914) is regarded as one of the outstanding artistic achievements of the 20th century.
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Spiez Castle – the medieval castle
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Experience history where it happenedOn a guided tour through Spiez Castle you will experience the building’s transformation from medieval castle to patrician residence.
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Oberhofen Castle on Lake Thun
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Eight hundred years of magic and mysteryVisit the romantic castle complex with its medieval keep, picturesque lake tower, Turkish smoking lounge and spacious park with playground right on the shores of Lake Thun.
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Willisau - experience nature and culture
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Willisau is more than just its famous ring-shaped biscuitsThe old town in the centre of Willisau. The square in the generously dimensioned main street, the Hauptgasse with the three heptagonal wells, the two town gates and the municipal hall invite you to discover things and stay for a while.
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» Hiking
» Biking
And more ideas for outings...
BLS Summer competition
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Win attractive prizes in the great winter competition.
Geographical overview
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For a geographical overview, you can also find our excursion tips on the following map. |
Excursion and information brochure
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