The 15 Best Day Trips from Bern

Nearby Switzerland destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Bern, Switzerland - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Zürich, Freiburg, Geneva. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

  1. 1

    Zürich, Switzerland

    95 km NE of Bern415,367 people
  2. 2

    Freiburg, Germany

    120 km N of Bern237,460 people
  3. 3

    Geneva, Switzerland

    130 km SW of Bern201,741 people
  4. 4

    Basel, Switzerland

    69 km N of Bern177,595 people
  5. 5

    Lausanne, Switzerland

    79 km SW of Bern139,111 people
  6. 6

    Besançon, France

    113 km W of Bern128,426 people
  7. 7

    Winterthur, Switzerland

    115 km NE of Bern111,840 people
  8. 8

    Mulhouse, France

    90 km N of Bern111,430 people
  9. 9

    Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

    147 km NE of Bern81,770 people
  10. 10

    Luzern, Switzerland

    66 km E of Bern81,691 people
  11. 11

    Colmar, France

    126 km N of Bern65,405 people
  12. 12

    Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

    26 km NW of Bern55,120 people
  13. 13

    Belfort, France

    89 km NW of Bern54,562 people
  14. 14

    Zürich (Kreis 11), Switzerland

    97 km NE of Bern54,260 people
  15. 15

    Singen, Germany

    138 km NE of Bern47,621 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Bern?
Popular day trips from Bern include Zürich, Freiburg, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Bern?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Bern. The closest is Biel/Bienne, about 26 km NW.
How do you plan day trips from Bern?
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