BearPark
The Bernese bears are at home in the BearPark in the middle of the city. The “Mutzen” live exclusively in the park on the slopes of the River Aare, with a view of Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. The 5,000 square metre area stretches from the former bear pit down to the banks of the Aare and can be experienced without any obstacles. This is because the “BäreBähnli” creates a fast wheelchair-friendly connection between the banks of the Aare and the upper part of the park. The panoramic inclined lift can be used free of charge. It’s a unique experience to glide through the park past the bears’ noses!
Hibernation in the BearPark
Björk, Finn and Ursina in the BearPark are now in hibernation. They moved back in their dens, like wild Brown Bears do in our climate zone. All three bears rest alone in one den. They do not leave the den anymore – except now and then one of them trots through the Park for short time.
Thanks to the abundant autumn food, the three have increased their body mass considerably – a necessity to get through the winter.