Tierpark Dählhölzli
A city zoo in the forest by the Aare River, focused on European native animals. The outdoor enclosures are free, and the riverside path is scenic.
Opened in 1937, the zoo specialises in European species, including lynx, wolves, musk oxen, moose and puffins. Some outdoor enclosures can be viewed free of charge, while the indoor Vivarium costs about 12 CHF. The zoo and Bear Park share one management body. A walk of about 40 minutes along the Aare from the Old Town brings you here, and in summer it is also one of the put-in points for Aare river floating. Bus route 19 serves the zoo.
Opening hours
Summer 08:00–18:30; winter 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Museum of Communication
- Bern Historical Museum & Einstein Museum
- Aare River Swim & Marzilibad
- Swiss Alpine Museum
- Kirchenfeldbrücke
- Bern Minster
- Einsteinhaus
- Federal Palace & Bundesplatz