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BärenPark is a brown bear habitat beside the River Aare, at the foot of Bern’s old town near Nydeggasse Bridge.

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Perché andarci

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  • The bears have direct access to the Aare.

Da non perdere

  • Bear-viewing pathsFollow the paths for different views of the bears without disturbing them.Through the enclosure
  • Smaller pitExplore the bear-free smaller pit to learn about Bern’s bear-pit history. The space also hosts public events and performances.Next to the Old Tram Depot

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  1. The large historic pit is used briefly during cleaning or feeding.

    Bärenpark Bern - Wikipedia
  2. BärenPark and the Bärengraben form a geographically separate part of Bern’s Dählhölzli Zoo.

    Bärengraben - Wikipedia
  3. The historic bear-pit buildings have national heritage protection.

    Bärengraben - Wikipedia
  4. The habitat includes sleeping caves and feeding areas designed for the bears.

    Bärenpark Bern - Wikipedia
  5. The Mary Plain children’s book series is partly set at the bear enclosure.

    Bärengraben - Wikipedia
  6. 1969

    The historic bear pit appears briefly in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

    Bärengraben - Wikipedia

Shorts

Storia

The pit underwent a full renovation to improve conditions for the bears. BärenPark was created because the old pit could not provide suitable conditions for brown bears.

  1. 1441The earliest recorded mention of a bear pit in Bern places it near Käfigturm, at today’s Bärenplatz.
  2. 1857The present, fourth bear pit opened.
  3. 1925A smaller pit was added to raise bear cubs.
  4. 1970sThe pit’s indoor enclosures were renovated.
  5. 1994–1996The pit was renovated.
Mostra tutto
  1. 2004The city council approved funds to remodel and expand the historic pit into a bear park.
  2. 2009The adjoining riverside habitat opened.

Consigli per la visita

  • Expect steeply sloping ground between the historic pit and the river.
  • The smaller historic pit is outside the bear habitat.

Come arrivare

  • BusTrolleybus 12 towards Zentrum Paul Klee serves the bear pit.

Accessibilità

  • Lift An inclined lift improves access to the park.

Fonti: Bärengraben - Wikipedia · Bern - Wikivoyage (see) · Bärenpark Bern - Wikipedia · Fosse aux ours de Berne - Wikipedia · Fossa degli orsi - Wikipedia · verificato il 25 set 2026

Dove
Grosser Muristalden 6, Bern, 3006

Domande e risposte

How did Bern’s first documented bears arrive?

They were brought to Bern as spoils after the Battle of Novara.

Where is BärenPark?

It is at the foot of Bern’s old town, beside the River Aare near Nydeggasse Bridge.

How can I get to BärenPark?

Trolleybus 12 towards Zentrum Paul Klee serves the bear pit.

Can the bears reach the River Aare?

Yes. The park’s redesign gave the bears direct access to the Aare.

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