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Zollikofen
ℹ️Practical info — Zollikofen
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💡 Tips
- Leave your car behind; the S-Bahn connects Zollikofen directly to Bern main station in just a few minutes.
- Visit the area of the agricultural schools, where local products and plants are often sold.
- The bicycle network in the area is excellent; you can easily and safely cycle all the way to Bern's old town.
- The forests around Zollikofen are excellent for morning walks before the day gets hot.
🍽 Food
A hearty traditional dish that you can find in the old-established country inns of the region.
A must-try in local bakeries, especially in autumn, and a handy small snack.
In the canteen or shop of the agricultural school, you can sometimes try home-made specialties.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look out for small roadside stalls offering fresh eggs and fruit.
Buy authentic Bernese alpine cheese in the specialized dairy shops in the area.
A leisurely walk down to the Aare river has a welcome cooldown on hot days.
The surroundings of the castle on the Aare are historically significant and very quiet.
Water temperature…
Zollikofen is located north of the city of Bern on a plateau between the Aare valley and the Grauholz. The community has developed from a farming village into an ultra-modern administrative and educational center. Historically, the place was first mentioned in 1257. Today, large building complexes characterize the townscape, housing various federal offices, such as the Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication. The educational location is also of supra-regional importance, with institutions such as the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL). Geographically, Zollikofen has attractive green spaces despite the intensive use, such as the Grauholz local recreation area, which also has historical significance through the Battle of Grauholz in 1798. The connection to public transport is excellent through several stations of the Bern S-Bahn and the Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn. Economically, the service sector and public administration dominate. The architecture is functional and modern, with some historical substance still preserved in the old parts of the village. Zollikofen provides a high quality of life through the combination of urban infrastructure and direct access to nature.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: Römische Badeanlage · Büsselimoos · Hoger
- Nearby: Ostermundigen (5 km)
- Population: ~11.149
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 77 | 62 | 80 | 83 | 130 | 117 | 121 | 127 | 83 | 94 | 82 | 87 |
Geography
Facts
- First mentioned in the year 1257
- Home to the HAFL university
- Seat of Swisscom administration
- Site of the Battle of Grauholz
- Connected to the Bern S-Bahn
- Elevation of approx. 560 meters
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