How It Works
- Swipe BEFORE boarding any train, tram, or bus
- Travel freely - even with changes
- Swipe AFTER leaving the vehicle at your final destination
- FAIRTIQ automatically calculates the correct total fare for all trips you’ve done throughout the day
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Good to Know
- No paper tickets or ticket machines
- No pre-purchase needed
- Always remember to swipe before boarding
- Valid in all of Switzerland for all public transport (and in many regions beyond Switzerland! Check out the validity map here)
While you are here
Must-see highlights
Old town & landmarks
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Bern Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Medieval streets, arcades, fountains and historic buildings
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Zytglogge (Clock Tower) – Medieval astronomical clock with an hourly show
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Bern Cathedral (Berner Münster) – Switzerland’s tallest cathedral with panoramic views from the tower
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Käfigturm – Baroque tower with clock and bell
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Historic fountains – Including Zähringerbrunnen, Simsonbrunnen, Kreuzgassbrunnen and those along Gerechtigkeitsgasse
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Bundeshaus (Swiss Parliament) – Switzerland’s political heart, with views over the Aare and free guided tours that you book here
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BärenPark (Bear Park) – Home to Bern’s symbol, the bears, along the Aare River
Nature & views
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Aare River – Scenic riverside walks
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Nydegg Bridge – Classic photo spot
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Rosengarten (Rose Garden) – Best viewpoint over Bern’s Old Town
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Gurten – Bern’s house hill with panoramic views, reachable by funicular
Museums & culture
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Zentrum Paul Klee – Modern art and architecture
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Bern Historical Museum – Swiss history and Einstein exhibition
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Einsteinhaus – Albert Einstein’s former home
