BELLEVUE PALACE The vibrant hotel of the Swiss government with a history WHAT TO DO IN BERN AND SURROUNDINGS extending back 150 years – the BELLEVUE PALACE is SIGHTS the only Grand Hotel in the heart of Bern, the capital of · Old City of Bern – UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best examples of Switzerland. medieval town planning in Europe with one of the longest covered shopping malls (6 km / 3,73 mi of arcades) ROOMS · The Zytglogge (clock tower) – the artistic astronomical calendar clock created in 126 rooms, of which 25 are suites incl. 1 presidential suite 1530 is one of the most important and most beautiful sights of Bern · Parliament Building – built in 1902, it is one of Bern’s most important landmarks RESTAURANTS, BARS & TERRACES · Einstein House – in the heart of the Old City, Kramgasse 49 was the scientist’s home Restaurant «VUE» and «BELLEVUE Terrasse» (15 GaultMillau) between 1903 and 1905. Documents and background material provide information «NOUMI» on his work, including the famous «Theory of Relativity» «Le LOBBY» · Bear Park – Bern’s emblem «BELLEVUE Bar» · Bern Cathedral – the city’s most impressive late-Gothic building «Le Fumoir» ART AND CULTURE FITNESS · Paul Klee Centre – the world’s largest Paul Klee collection BELLEViE GYM – fitness centre with sauna · Art Museum – home to outstanding works from eight centuries · Museum of Communication – the only museum in Switzerland dedicated exclusively INCENTIVES, MEETINGS, EVENTS to communication 11 banquet and meeting rooms, with capacity up to · History Museum – one of Switzerland’s most important art-historical collections 400 participants; cocktail receptions for up to 1000 guests DISCOVER GUEST SERVICES · The river Aare – beautiful recreation area in the middle of the town: jogging, · Concierge service strolling and urban swimming in summer · Free W-LAN for hotel guests · Emmental – mystical landscape with its typical Bernese farmhouses and dairies · Business Centre (free of charge) is just around the corner · Parking with valet parking service at the hotel · Schwarzenburgerland – one of the most beautiful subalpine areas in Switzerland · Gruyères – famous for its cheese and the medieval town LOCATION In the historic old town, right next to the Parliament, just a few steps to the shopping arcades and museums and a 5-minute walk from the Bern Railway Station FOOD & WINE HISTORY & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS LAKES & MOUNTAINS LA MAISON DU GRUYERE CHEESE DAIRY WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF A GENIUS MONTREUX RIVIERA ABOVE LAKE GENEVA Visit the cheese dairy and witness the production Walk down the Kramgasse in Bern’s picturesque Enjoy a breath-taking view of the most attractive of one of the local’s most favorite foods first hand. old town – a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. countryside in Switzerland on your way to the Located at the foot of the medieval town of Gruyères, Stop at No. 49 at the narrow building; Albert Ein- Montreux Riviera on the shores of Lake Geneva. you can discover all the secrets associated with the stein’s residence in the early 19th century. This Travel either by car or by climbing aboard the making of the legendary Swiss cheese “with holes”. is where the Swiss citizen wrote the era’s most comfortable panorama coaches of the GoldenPass important theory of relativity E=mc2 – the foun- railway line. You will find an authentic corner of para- MAISON CAILLER CHOCOLATE FACTORY dation of modern physics. His apartment is now dise that has long inspired artists and travelers in Try as much as you can at the Cailler chocolate open to the public and you will discover how Bern search of natural beauty, calm and inspiration. factory located in the village of Broc. The experience inspired the mind of such a genius. is sensual and poetic and provides the visitor a GATEWAY TO THE ALPS glimpse of the world of chocolate with all of its MEET AND TALK WITH LOCAL SWISS PEOPLE Bern is your hub for visiting famous ski destina- delicious aesthetics. In case you haven’t had enough, Unique to Bern, you can explore the market in tions such as Gstaad; the holiday home to cele- spoil yourself with a sweet chocolate treat from the front of the parliament buildings where farmers brities and royal visitors from around the world. pastry chef back home at your hotel, the BELLEVUE sell their fresh produce. Stroll around the lively Experience a mix of alpine authenticity, serenity PALACE. square and meet locals who will tell you fascina- and understated luxury. ting stories about the city which was founded back TERRACED VINEYARDS OF LAVAUX UNESCO in 1191. Did you know that the Grosser Muristalden Lavaux, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, in Bern was added to The New York Times presti- is one of Lake Genevas most beautiful regions. gious list of favorite European city streets? Designed for hikers of all ages, the trail winds through the vineyards where you can taste local Swiss wines and stroll through the terraced landscape of Lavaux. Zurich Airport 1 h 30 min 1 h 15 min Bern Airport 20 min 25 min Basel Airport 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min Geneva Airport 2 h 2 h Milano Airport 4 h 3 h 15 min RESERVATIONS Reservations Office (open 7 days per week) Phone +41 (0)31 320 45 45 [email protected] GDS ACCESS CODES Sabre: LW 25098 · Apollo/Galileo: LW 40966 Amadeus: LW BRN 603 · Worldspan: LW 1603 Kochergasse 3-5 · CH-3011 Bern · T +41 (0)31 320 45 45 · [email protected] · www.bellevue-palace.ch.