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Barenpark, Bern

3.3
#2 of 9 in Wildlife in Canton of Bern
Wildlife Area · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
See the bears of the capital city at Barenpark, a brown bear shelter on the eastern edge of the city's Old Town. According to local legend, Bern got its name from a bear caught by Duke Berthold von Zahringen, the founder of the city. Bern's bear saga continues at this "bear pit," which underwent a massive reconstruction project in 2009. The spacious riverside park now spans over 6,000 sq m (65,000 sq ft), featuring a hibernation cave and secure areas where the animals can freely roam. Take a self-guided walk through this bear world, or call ahead to book a guided tour with an expert bear keeper. Before you head to Bern, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Bern holiday maker, to make sure you see all that Bern has to offer, including Barenpark.
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FROM $188 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bern Capital City Private Tour
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  • By Ogi0
    The park is located on the river and is home to two brown bears, which are a symbol of Bern. I think in the morning can be seen by visitors, we were in the park in the afternoon and the bears were...  more »
  • By blairkk25
    I visited the Barenpark in December 2019. I guess I forgot the basic rule that bears hibernate in the winter. It was raining a lot and there were no bears. I managed to read the outdoor exhibit...  more »
  • By Homeschool_Mom_Patti
    If you google map BärenPark and Bärengraben, the BärenPark is placed at the zoo. I visited the BärenPark next to the tourist information and the Bärengraben (the bear pit) which cannot be found...  more »
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