Skip to main content
Usitour
Zoo & Aquarium

Tierpark Dählhölzli Bern

📍 Tierpark Dählhölzli Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Tierpark Dählhölzli Bern
1 photos
4.4/ 5.0
★★★★☆

Introduction

Tierpark Daehlhoelzli is Bern's municipal zoo, tucked into woodland along the Aare river and easily reached from the old town on foot or by bus. The park is known for its bears, big cats and a large aquarium, with animals living in naturalistic forest enclosures and a relaxed, unfussy atmosphere throughout. Tickets are affordable and a full loop takes about two hours, making it a perfect half-day outing for families; since the bear is Bern's heraldic animal, follow the zoo with a visit to the old-town bear park for a perfectly themed day.

✨ Highlights

1
Riverside Woodland
The zoo hides in natural forest along the Aare, itself like a city woodland.
2
Bears & Big Cats
Bears and cats are the stars, and the bear is Bern's heraldic animal to boot.
3
Big Aquarium
The indoor aquarium houses native and tropical fish, a key part of the visit.
4
Family Friendly
Cheap entry and easy paths make it comfortable with strollers and small children.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：Spring and autumn are most comfortable and animals are livelier in the morning; indoor halls stay open in winter.
→Duration：About two to three hours including the aquarium and a break.
→Tickets：Affordable admission with reduced child rates; check the official site.
→Transport：About 20 minutes on foot from the old town, or a short bus ride to the zoo stop.
→Dining：Simple food outlets and picnic areas inside, or bring your own.
→Facilities：Gentle paths suit strollers, with well-placed restrooms and rest spots.

💡 Tips

• Animals are liveliest in the morning; check the official site for feeding and talk times.
• Pair the zoo with the old-town bear park for a full bear-themed day in Bern.
• Rainy days are covered too, as the aquarium and indoor halls fill plenty of time.
• In swimming season bring a suit; locals swim the Aare then dry off in the sun, a classic Bern move.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Tierpark Dählhölzli Bern?

Animals are liveliest in the morning; check the official site for feeding and talk times. Pair the zoo with the old-town bear park for a full bear-themed day in Bern.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.