7 Best Rooftop Bars in Bern

Overview:Set on the 8th floor of Best Western Plus Hotel, Attika Rooftop Bar is the highest bar in Bern's Old Town. The rooftop is part sleek indoor lounge decorated in the style of the 60's, and part charming outdoor terrace.

View:566 meters above sea level, Attika offers stunning views of the Old City & the Alps.

Menu:Here you can enjoy an exquisite selection of signature and classic cocktails, international wines, fine spirits and refreshing drinks, as well as bar bites.

Price:Cocktails: €20 | Beers: €6

Why visit:For prime Bern sips in summer, or cosy fondue sessions in winter.

Our insider tip

• Terrace reservations are only possible for groups of 6–10 people.

Overview:Urban, stylish and spacious, the innovative restaurant and bar NOA includes an interior lounge & bar, a dining hall with an open show kitchen, and a large and sunny terrace.

View:Panoramic views over the Bern rooftops and surrounding green hills.

Menu:At the restaurant, you can indulge in delicacies from the garden as well as selected meat specialties from the charcoal grill, including T-bone and côte de boeuf from Swiss Black Angus. Or you grab a comfy spot on the terrace, and sip signature cocktails and select beers with some snacks.

Price:Cocktails: €17 | Beers: €6.5

Why visit:For weekday business lunches and special dinners, or sunny al fresco aperitifs with friends.

Our insider tip

• NOA also has a walk-in wine bar, with a diverse and large collection of excellent wines.

Overview:Perched on top of the Bern Centre for the Blind and Disabled in Länggasse, Bar8 is an inclusive pop-up summer rooftop destination, where all are welcome to drinks, food and happy vibes.

View:Panoramic vistas over Bern and the Alps.

Menu:Homemade signature drinks, refreshing spritz, delicious homemade pizzas, seasonal aperitifs, and a wide range of grilled dishes.

Price:Cocktails: €16

Why visit:For fun and truly special summer evenings above Bern.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop also host a series of rooftop concerts, featuring regional, national, and international live music.

Overview:Located in the heart of the city, right next to the main station, the luxurious and elegant Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa comes with an equally elegant rooftop cocktail bar.

View:Amazing views over Bern's landmarks and the majestic mountains.

Menu:A refined selection of crafted cocktails and mocktails, European wines by the glass, Swiss beer and premium spirits, complemented with aperitif platters.

Price:Cocktails: €24 | Beers: €10

Why visit:To escape the bustling streets of Bern and enjoy fine sips and fine vistas.

Our insider tip

• Usually opens dor the season at the start of April.

Overview:Set on the top and 18th floor of the Tertianum Résidence, Pink Lime is the highest rooftop destination in the city, open weekday afternoons/evnings from June to September.

View:Spectacular 360° views over everything Bern and its surroundings has to offer.

Menu:You can order longdrinks, a refreshing spritz, lemonade, a cold beer, or a glass of wine from the mille vins wine bar, complemented with snacks and aperitivo boards.

Price:Cocktails: €17 | Beers: €7.5

Why visit:For simple and balmy, yet highly elevated summer evenings.

Our insider tip

• Open to all, including kids and dogs.

Overview:Natural yet elegant, Rooftop Grill & Rooftop Igloos at Kursaal Bern convention center is made for both summer and winter indulgence.

View:Panoramic views over Bern and the Alps.

Menu:In summer, the Rooftop Grill serves Mediterranean delicacies, high-quality meat and unique drinks. In winter, Rooftop Igloos offers Korean-inspired hot pots, warm drinks and a delicious selection of desserts.

Why visit:To enojy great food with a view.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop is closed a couple of months in spring and fall, between the changes in setting.

Overview:Take the elevator up to the 7th floor of Prize by Radisson, Bern City, where ABOVE Rooftop Bar awaits with both a futuristic indoor lounge, and a breezy otudoor terrace.

View:Surrounded with panoramic views stretching over the Old Town, the Aare River, and the Alps.

Menu:The classic and full bar menu features everything from highballs, longdrinks, wine and beer, to soft drinks, tea and coffee. There is also a small selection of aperitivo bites and snacks.

Price:Cocktails: €16.5 | Beers: €7.5

Why visit:For laid-back and sunny sips with smashing vistas.

Our insider tip

• ABOVE Rooftop Bar does not take reservations, so just pop up.