r/bern Jul 06 '25

Where can I find...? Student lodging mega thread

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As requested, creating a student lodging post to be stickied at the top of the sub.

Write your request or questions in the comments please. Individual posts will be removed…

Will remove comments every 60 days.

Thank-you


r/bern 2h ago

General Questions Wiso fahre zwüsche Grauholz und Wankdorf immer aui z'schnäu?

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Vorauem im 80er wo nöcher gäg zWankdorf isch. Egau i weli Fahrtrichtig, immer fahre dert aui so gäg di 100. Wiso? Ischs mau e hunderter gsi?

I wett omau ä Gamio überhole ohni dass mer grad sone audi-andi im nacke hocket. I ma ke buess zahle nume wüu aui so pressiert si.


r/bern 47m ago

General Questions How annoying are the bells of the big church at Burgernziel?

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I’m thinking about moving to an apartment near Brunnadernstrasse / Burgernziel.

I assume the bells of the large Bruder Klaus Church ring every 15 minutes from early morning until around 22:00 or 23:00, plus longer peals on Saturday evenings and certain holidays?

The church has a few one-star Google reviews from nearby residents complaining that the bells are unreasonably loud and annoying.

Does anyone live in this area? How far are you from the church, and how loud or annoying do you find the bells?


r/bern 4h ago

Where can I find...? Mit Aareböötli-Luftpumpi Volleybäu pumpe

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Das isch jetzt äuä ä Schuss is Grüene, aber i dänke, jede Bärner weiss gnau wasi meine:

Mijer hei ä typischi Gummiboot/SUP-Luftpumpi mit Adapterstück für diä grosse Chammere und Adapterstück für diä chlyyne (im Bild links).

Jetzt hei mr im Eichholz welle dVolleybäll pumpe u hei zwar äs Adapterset (im Bild rächts) - aber: das Adapterset geit nume für Pumpi wo am Ändi äs Gwind hei (bspw. Velopumpi) (test reality, before reailty tests you!)

Diä beide Set sy also nid kompatibel.

Hett öpper äs Adapter-Set wo mr cha a dGummiboot-Pumpi tue und so Volley- oder Fuessbäll pumpe? Vo wo? Dr Ochsner ir Stadt u dr Decathlon im Wankdorf hett nüt.

Falls es kes Adapter-Set git, würe mr halt no eis das Set links choufe und bim dünne Adapter-Stück sövu wägschniide, dass sech dsBall-Stück laht lah innestecke u när zünftig mit Heissliim vollchleischtere.

I bi doch äuä nid diä erschti wo das Problem hett?

EDIT: und ja: mr wüsse, dass mr chönnti eifach dÖffnig ufe dsVentil vom Ball presse u när eifach pumpe - aber Du bringsch so leider nid dr glyych Druck anne wiä mit em richtige Stück. Und ja, mr hei när öpper gfragt wo zum Glück eini gha hett, Merci Ändu


r/bern 9h ago

Discussion Bern freelancers and small-business owners: how do you handle invoicing?

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Hi everyone,

I live in Bern and I’m researching how local freelancers and small-business owners create and track their invoices.

I’m particularly interested in people who send only a few invoices each month and do not need a complete accounting system such as Bexio.

  • How did you create your most recent invoice?
  • Which tools did you use ? Word, Excel, your bank’s QR generator or invoicing software?
  • How many invoices do you normally send each month?
  • Which part of the process is the most inconvenient?
  • Are the existing solutions already good enough?

I’m considering building a small, privacy-focused app that creates a complete invoice with a Swiss QR payment section, remembers customers, duplicates recurring invoices, exports PDFs for email, WhatsApp or printing, and tracks paid and overdue invoices. It would work offline and would not try to replace accounting or payroll software.

Would this genuinely improve your workflow, or would it be unnecessary compared with Word, Excel and the free bank QR generators?

Honest negative feedback is just as useful as positive feedback. If anyone is open to a short conversation about their current workflow, feel free to comment or message me.


r/bern 1d ago

Discussion Would it be appropriate to ask the school to address racism and inclusivity at this age?

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My son recently told me that another child at his school called him “chinchanchu.” We are Asians, although we are not from the particular country or ethnicity that this racist remark is usually directed toward. Of course, that doesn’t make the comment any less offensive or concerning.

The child who said it is older than my son but attends the same kindergarten school, so I believe the child may be in the first or second grade. I understand that children at this age may repeat words they have heard without fully understanding what they mean.

However, I also feel that this is exactly why it may be important for an adult to address it early and explain why such remarks are hurtful and unacceptable.

Would it be reasonable for me to speak with my son’s teacher and ask whether they could discuss racism, respect, cultural differences, and inclusivity with the children in an age-appropriate way? I am also wondering whether it would be appropriate to ask the teacher to speak privately with the child involved and inform the child’s parents? not to punish or shame anyone, but so that the behaviour can be corrected and prevented from happening again.

I don’t want to overreact or create unnecessary conflict, but I also don’t want to dismiss it as “just children being children.” I want my son to know that he can tell us when something makes him uncomfortable and that the adults around him will take it seriously.

Would you raise this with the teacher? And would asking the teacher to involve the other child’s parents be reasonable, or would that be going too far?


r/bern 1d ago

Making Friends Hiking, anyone welcome

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Hey everyone!

I'm looking for some people to go hiking with from time to time. I'm an 18-year-old guy living in the Oberaargau region.

I speak English, German, Swiss German, and a bit of French (I understand it very well).

As long as you're not trying to kill me or harvest my organs, we'll probably get along. 😅

If you're nearby and interested in hitting some trails together, send me a DM or leave a comment!


r/bern 5h ago

Making Friends Any canrivore in Bern?

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I just recently started my carnivore diet and I was curious if there are other carnivores here in Bern I could connect with.
I have searched the Bern subreddit already but couldn't find any topic.

So where are you?


r/bern 6h ago

General Questions Summer in Bern and the Ladies !

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First of all , no smart 🐴 answers :) , the question is dumb but serious !

Ok so it's summer , again , and the girls in Switzerland are wearing summer clothes . And most of them look so nice , but here is the problem , I'm an average looking guy , no muscles , no car , no bling bling . So this means I could never have a hot girl and of course when I see some beautiful girl in the summer and Im rushing home to rest for tomorrow , yeah I get a bit sad , I'm not getting younger neither!

Is anyone else in the same boots ?


r/bern 1d ago

Where can I find...? Where is the best Stracciatella 🍨🍦🍫

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I have tried Gelateria di Berna and Gurten, they are okay, just wanted to find the best one. Any recommendations?


r/bern 2d ago

General Questions Mitfahrgelegenheit: Bern - Bodensee

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Hoi zäme!

Ich suche eine Mitfahrgelegenheit für einen Matratzentopper von Bern in die Nähe Bodensee. Der Topper ist komplett neu und vermutlich zusammengerollt; stinkt nicht, sifft nicht, tierhaarfrei… Ich möchte mir ehrlicherweise nur die Versandkosten ersparen, wenn ohnehin jemand die Strecke fährt. Alles weitere gerne per PN.

Dänki vielmals


r/bern 3d ago

General Questions Train station in France to Park car and take train to Bern for the day?

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I previously asked about parking in Bern, but it turns out we can’t take our rental car outside of France. We’d really like to spend a day in Bern. Is there a train station in France not too far from Bern on the drive from Annecy to Colmar where we could park and just take a train in? Thanks!


r/bern 3d ago

Making Friends Motorrad fahren

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Hallo zusammen,

Nachdem ich mega gern motorrad fahre, wollte ich mich mal erkundigen ob jemand lust hat ab und zu gemeinsam ausflüge mit dem motorrad zu unternehmen?

Zu mir: m, 29


r/bern 3d ago

Where can I find...? Lymphatic drainage massage (manual) in Bern

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Hello! Does anyone have any recommendations for good lymphatic drainage massage praxis in bern? I have been struggling with severe water retention after my pregnancy and wanted to try it as an option. Some criteria that would be ideal but not strictly needed:
- either in the old town/center of bern or länggasse area
- speaks french or english as i could communicate my needs better than in german but very optional
- more comfortable if it’s a woman masseuse
- spezialed in women’s health / pregnancy…
Thank you for your recommendations


r/bern 4d ago

Where can I find...? Good physiotherapist for older people

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Hi! I'm searching for a physiotherapist for my grandpa, he's 85 , recently he had to spend a couple days in the hospital where they prescribed him physiotherapy. With his old age, he is starting to forget his German, but he still speaks good English (Spanish is better).

Thank you very much for your help!


r/bern 4d ago

Events Looking to make a new friend 🙂

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r/bern 4d ago

Making Friends New in Bern

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Hi everyone, I (M 23) just moved to Bern and would love to meet new people. Never did this online so I’m really curious:)


r/bern 3d ago

Where can I find...? wenger beige bag ,fribourg train station ,probably a girl from bern

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tell me what is inside if its yours


r/bern 3d ago

General Questions Name change

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I have good reason so change my surname but the surname I'm changing it to as an ancestor from mine 200 years ago will bern accept that?


r/bern 4d ago

Where can I find...? Tiertafel Stadt Bern?

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Hallo zusammen
Ich hab immer mal wieder Katzenfutter über. Wisst ihr ob es so eine Art tiertafel gibt in Bern, wo man das Futter vorbei bringen könnte?


r/bern 5d ago

Events Tagespass für SA Gurtefestival

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63 Upvotes

Het öpper no Tix? Offiziell usverkouft und d’Priise uf Ricardo & Co si gstört…


r/bern 5d ago

Self-Promotion I would like to play in Bern, any one willing to help?

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Hi citizens of Bern! I'm planning to tour Europe in October and would like to play in Bern as well, I've never played there in 10+ years of playing all over Europe.

I play electronic post punk. Any luck with this kind of music in town?
I just need a good sound system, so I'm down with everything from playing house shows as well as squats or venues.

Here you can listen to some of my music by the way.

Tinder Youth on Bandcamp

Thanks in advance, all help and heads are appreciated!

G.
TY


r/bern 6d ago

General Questions Official looking badge I found on the tram

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Found the badge thingy (on the right) on the floor of a tram. Looks kinda official, so wondering what it may be and if it'd be missed/where to return.

Blue bear on the back looks cool.


r/bern 5d ago

Survey/Study ⚽️🇨🇭 Survey on the Swiss Football League and their fans (#switzerland)

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⚽ Hey everyone! I'm doing a university study on the link between Swiss Super League clubs and their fans. It would be great if you could take 5 minutes to fill in my survey, which is completely anonymous, and share it with your community and anyone around you who might be interested in the topic 🙌 I need votes from Young Boys fans

🎟️ A ticket to a 2026-2027 season match is to be won in a random draw among participants! Thanks in advance 🙏https://ulausannebusiness.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ag8z7cQlkhA8poi


r/bern 6d ago

Where can I find...? Anyone remember the chinese Restaurant next to the Mcdonalds inside the Hauptbahnhof? I've been struggling to find a replacement

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That was so long ago that I can't even remember what year it was. I think when they remodeled that part of the Bahnho the restaurant was permamently removed togheter with the fish one.

The reason why I'm asking is because after all those years I still remember the unique and absolute legendary taste of their crispy ducks. It had that perfect blend of sour and sweet I never tasted in another place before and couldnt find online recipes to replicate it. I've been going from chinese restaurants to restaurants trying to find one that makes them similiar but they either have a tongue-destroying way too sweet sauce or dont have that unique glassy "crispy" skin with not quite the same sauce.

The closest I found was a local one but it was more of an peanut sauce but god damn was it crispy. Sadly that one also closed permamently some years ago and the building looks like from a horror movie.

Did they maybe move out and I just never found them? I'm just a bit desperated trying to find a crispy duck of the same style.