Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Is Bern worth visiting at the end of winter? I didn’t expect much from this quick stop in Switzerland’s capital… but it completely surprised me. In this video, I explore Bern during March—wandering its UNESCO-listed Old Town, watching the famous Zytglogge clock tower chime, visiting Einstein’s old apartment, and discovering the magic of this city by night.

✨ Whether you’re planning a trip in shoulder season or just curious about Bern beyond the postcards, this video gives you a glimpse into the charm, history, and hidden beauty of Switzerland’s capital—even at the tail end of winter.

Full guide: hikingwithlee.com/bern-switzerland

📍What’s in this video:
Exploring Bern’s Old Town (Altstadt)
Zytglogge Clock Tower performance
Einstein’s apartment & local history
Bern Cathedral (Berner Münster)
Rosengarten panoramic viewpoint
Nighttime magic of Bern’s cobbled streets

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro: Discovering Bern in March
00:00:35 - Arriving in Bern & First Impressions
00:01:40 - Zytglogge Clock Tower Performance
00:02:05 - Einstein’s Apartment & Local History
00:03:24 - Bern Cathedral (Berner Münster)
00:04:28 - Bern at Night: A Fairytale City
00:05:04 - Reflection: Is Bern Worth Visiting in March?

📅 Trip taken: March 2025

🎒 Overnight stopover as part of my Switzerland series
🎧 Previous episode: 36 Hours in Zurich → [Link]

💬 Got questions, recommendations, or your own Bern stories? Drop them in the comments—I read every one!

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📸 Equipment
(*Note that I value lightweight, compact and budget friendly options because of the type of travels I normally do)

* iPhone 15 Pro Max - amzn.to/3SKEOPR
I have moved over to the iPhone for most of the ground footage - it actually takes amazing videos and my phone is always close by.

* DJI Mini 4 Pro - amzn.to/3W8MVI5
I absolutely love this drone - its small, compact and provides amazing footage.

* GoPro - amzn.to/3W88ok9
I still use the GoPro for the ‘on the go’ shots. It has great stablization, battery life and quality.

If you have any questions around my gear please feel free to drop a comment in the video below.

(*PS some of these links are affiliate links, with no cost to you but I might get a small commission if you decide to purchase one of these products)

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