Bern-Weekend

14.-15.8.2004

Discover the capital of Switzerland by boat and on foot. On Saturday we will make a sightseeing tour through the wonderful bernese old town. You will see the Zytglogge, the birthplace of Albert Einstein and we will have a guided tour in the Swiss parliament building. There you can see how the political system in Switzerland is built up. We will have a barbecue nearby the youth hostel in the evening where we will also spend the night.

When the weather is good we will go on a boat trip (like riverrafting boats) on the river Aare from Thun to Bern on Sunday. That’s not going to be a wildwater ride, but you have to be able to swim!

After arriving back in Bern in the afternoon, the official end will be at the youth hostel.

Impressions

Program

Saturday 14.8.

• 10:30 meeting point, train station Bern
• Afterwards: check-in at the youth hostel
• City tour (by foot)
• Lunch (not included)
• 15.30 tour in the Swiss Parliament building (don't forget ID or Passport)
• From 19:00 on: Barbecue by the youth hostel
• Discovery of the Bernese Nightlife

Sunday 15.8.

• 09:00 breakfast at the youth hostel
• 10:26 departure with the train to Thun
• Afternoon: boat ride on the River Aare back to Bern (Swimming suit !!)
• Lunch on the boat
• Around 15:00: end of the official part

Bad-weather option: Visit of the Alpine Museum on Sunday

Details about Participation

The number of participants is limited to 25 persons.

The costs will be around CHF 50.- per person. It includes the boats, life belts, barbecue, lodging, breakfast, lunch on Sunday,  museum entrance.

Not included are the return ticket from your home to Bern, and the Lunch on Saturday.

The money has to be paid before checking-in at the youth hostel on Saturday.

Things to bring with you

• Lunch for Saturday
• ID or Passport
• Swimming suit, towel & sun cream
• Money
• Good mood
• Clothes depending on the weather
• No sleeping bag is required

Insurance

In the case of an accident "IAESTE Switzerland" can not be hold responsible. Make sure that you are well insured.

Registration

NOTE: Participation after signing up to this event is mandatory. Due to the limited places we kindly request you to cancel at least 5 days before the event. This gives IAESTE enough time to find a person to replace you. If you don't show up for the weekend without proper cancellation you will be charged for the full fee.

Registration deadline: midnight 10th of August

Make sure you register as soon as possible because the number of participants is limited to 25 persons!

Have a look at the List of Participants

Questions

bern2004@iaeste.ch, Seraina Keller and Fabian Schweizer.

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