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Location:
Bern
Münsterplatz
2012 dates to be confirmed - below gives a taste of what has happened last year
3 Dec - 24 Dec 2011
Waisenhausplatz:
3 Dec - 29 Dec 2011
The streets and alleys are aglow with the warm light escaping from living rooms. Little Christmas trees decorate the facades of the houses, adding to the romantic mood. The Old Town houses, dating from the 15th to 17th centuries, provide a fantastic and unique backdrop for the distinctive Bern Christmas Market. Münsterplatz is devoted mainly to arts and crafts. Traditional market fare can be found 10 minutes away on Waisenhausplatz.
You'll find special gifts and handmade souvenirs.
Glühwein and mulled cider will help to warm you up again, and there are plenty of stalls offering snacks and nourishment such as caramel cake and gingerbread. A visit to one of the legendary restaurants in the Old Town - either the 350-year-old Klötzlikeller or the Kornhauskeller - turns a visit to this magical market into something really special.
www.berninfo.com
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On the fourth Monday of November, ( 29th Nov 2011) the Swiss capital of Bern will host its yearly Zibele-Märit or Onion Market. During the one-day festival, Bernese citizens and visitors will be able to buy plaited strings of onions, onion sculptures, winter produce, nuts, and crafts from more than 700 stalls. As darkness falls, the streets of central Bern will erupt with partying that includes confetti battles, street jesters, and locals in onion costumes.
The Zibele-Märit dates back to the mid-19th Century, when the new railroad made it easy for farmers to bring their onions into the city, but it has its roots in a two-week autumn market that began in the 1500s. One legend claims that the original market was created as a reward to farmers who helped the Bernese clean up after a city fire in 1405.
Suggestions for a 72-hours stay
- Old Town: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- BernShow: Multimedia experience
- Botanic Garden: Pure nature
- House of Parliament: Government seat
- Public swimming pools: Free entrance
- Mount Gurten: Recreational zone
- 27 Museums: Paul Klee, Einstein etc.
- Rose Garden: Viewing point
- Shopping: 6 km of shopping arcades
- City Tours: Glance behind scenes
- Zoological Garden: For a family day out
- Westside: Leisure and shopping center
- Clock Tower: Historic building
www.berninfo.com
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A view of Bern at Christmas |
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Bern- Happy Christmas shoppers
Bern Skyscape |
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