Shopping and food
Restaurants in the vicinity
We do not own a restaurant. However, there is a large selection of good restaurants in the direct vicinity of the Hotel Jardin Bern.
Only 75m / 246ft away and highly recommended is the Restaurant Lokal (reservation recommended). In summer, the Gelateria di Berna is very popular for a sweet cool-down.
For Mediterranean cuisine at a high level with the matching wine, the Büner is there for you.
A good pizza can be found in several places like the Tavola Calda or the Swiss-Italian Grotto Ticino.
You are welcome to order your meal directly to us, and eat it in our lobby. You will find a selection of suppliers on EAT.ch.
Restaurants in the old town
With our free Bern Ticket you can reach the old town of Bern in just a few minutes. You will find a wide range of restaurants, snack bars, takeaways, pop-ups and many other culinary experiences. Would you like to try a traditional fondue? The Restaurant Harmonie next to the Zytglogge is just right for you! The traditional Bernese restaurant Della Casa with its typical Swiss cuisine is always worth a visit. You will find a pasta menu with a large selection in the Spaghetti Factory right next to the Chindlifrässer fountain. Just across the street is the Kornhaus Keller, for an elegant evening in the converted cellar. We recommend exploring the old town on foot to discover many more interesting places.
Bernese specialities
Bern cannot be imagined without the Mandelbärli almond bear. Classic with vanilla taste or available in various other varieties. The Mandelbärli are bought at the Glatz Beck bakery near the train main station. Fine syrup is available at the Sirupier de Berne, which is located in the Breitenrain district, like the Hotel Jardin Bern. The slightly hot ginger liqueur Ingwerer can be found in numerous bars and shops. A large selection of Swiss chocolate specialities can be found in Läderach in Marktgasse. Did you know that the famous triangular Toblerone chocolate was invented in Bern? You can buy it in most Swiss shops today. The cult Ovaltine (Ovomaltine) was also invented in Bern. The "Ovo" is also available in the Jardin on the breakfast buffet.
Shopping
In the surroundings of the Hotel Jardin Bern you can find everything for quick shopping. Within a radius of 10 minutes on foot there is a Coop supermarket, a Migros branch and the Wankdor Center with shops selling food, clothing, jewelry, electronics and more.
The Old Town of Bern is a shopping paradise with a large selection of different shops. Quickly accessible by tram / streetcar and ideal to explore on foot. As a covered shopping promenade with its arcades, the Old Town also defies bad weather. A beautiful and varied shopping experience is guaranteed all year round.