Buses and trams connect all areas of the city. Bernmobil (DE) publishes a map with the complete network. Tickets must be purchased from ticket machines at the station or stop before boarding.   Bernmobil is part of a tariff network called Libero (DE) comprising the Bern, Biel, Burgdorf, and Solothurn regions. Libero includes all public transport modes, such as PostBuses, BLS, RBS (DE) and SBB/CFF. Libero offers several special discount tickets for children and young people, seniors, families, and more. Visit their website (DE) or the infocenter at Bärenplatz for further information and consultation in English. Bernmobil has an excellent mobile app available. It offering location-based timetables and ticket purchase directly in the app. The app is called ÖV Bern (public transport Bern) and while only available in German, its features are self-explanatory even with no knowledge of German. Biel/Bienne is a bilingual town about 30 minutes outside of Bern. Verkehrsbetriebe Biel (DE/FR) is Biel/Bienne's public transport company.

Touchscreen vending machines at stations, stops and buses dispense tickets. Biel is as well part of the Libero (DE) tariff network. Moonliner night buses (DE) operate throughout Bern and Biel/Bienne on Friday and Saturday nights (plus limited Thursday night options from Bern) between 1 and 4am. A separate ticket must be purchased for these rides. Check the Moonliner website to view schedules, prices, routes and timetables for your region. Several travel passes, including the Half-Fare pass, Junior pass, GA pass, day passes, and many more, are useful for individuals and families. Check out our article on the Swiss public transport system to learn about standard regulations and ticket options. Also, keep an eye out for frequent seasonal and holiday offers from SBB/CFF. Here are a few helpful tips to get you started on Swiss public transport: As in the rest of Switzerland, Bern and Biel/Bienne are great places to get around by bicycle. Veloland has everything you need to know about discovering Switzerland by bike.

It has maps, as well as national, regional, and local bike routes in English.   With your ID and a CHF 20 deposit, bicycles can be hired for free from Bernrollt (DE) at three pick up points in Bern (after 4 hours you are charged CHF 1 per hour). Kmart Outdoor Furniture CoversPro Velo Bern (DE) has a bike city map that can be ordered from their website. Bengal Cats For Sale In San Antonio TexasThey also have information about biking to work, guided bike tours, classes for children, and much more. Band T Shirts FoalsIn Biel/Bienne rent-a-bike (DE/FR) has a convenient pick up point at the main train station. They also offer tours and group bike packages. Check out Biel/Bienne Tourism for suggestions on cycling routes and trails.

The city centres of Bern and Biel/Bienne can be easily explored on foot. Bern has a wonderful running/walking trail (DE),as well as public walking tours organised by the city. There are also many hiking routes in and around Biel/Bienne. Foxtrails in Bern and Thun are another great way to explore your new environment. These are scavenger hunt-like missions on which you solve riddles and decipher messages around the city before moving onto the next clue. Find more activity suggestions in Enjoying Bern. Parking can be difficult to find in Switzerland. For most street parking you need to buy a ticket from the meter to place in your window. Blue zones allow free parking up to 1.5 hours with a parking disc marking your arrival time in the window (buy this at the post office). Park and Ride (DE) is a system aimed at reducing traffic and parking congestion in Bern's city centre. Use of these parking lots often includes a free tram or bus ride into town. Click on the blue icons on their website to learn about prices, hours, and proximity to major attractions for each lot.

P+R Neufeld, Expo Parking and Parkplatz Bern Expo are located on the outskirts of Bern. It is possible to purchase both day and monthly passes for Park and Ride lots. This can be a good option for individuals with limited parking near their homes. You can also find parking at most main SBB/CFF stations. Mobility car sharing is a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to owning a car. You may also be interested in the article on Driving and owning a car in Switzerland. What kind of new business ventures have been awarded the CTI Start-up Label? How can I connect with investors or other specialists for my high-tech project or to start my own company? How will CTI Start-up provide me with the business expertise and knowledge I need to develop my new product idea? How will CTI Start-up help me turn my innovative product idea into a sustainable business?When relocating internationally you are faced with the decision of whether or not to bring along all of your household goods or not.

Take a moment to consider how important it will be for you and your family to be surrounded by familiar things. This may be particularly important for children and spouses/partners, who are adjusting during the first 6 months after relocating.  Considerations for whether or not to relocate with household goods: Length of time to be spent abroad Family situation Budget  If you would like to relocate with a large household goods shipment (including furniture), continue to the article, Selecting a moving provider.   Small household shipments  If you decide to limit yourself to a small shipment of personal effects (one that does not include furniture), you have two further options:  Fit everything into your carry-on luggage (it might be worthwhile paying some excess weight compared to an additional shipment) Consider a small air-shipment Expert tip: Price-wise, air-shipments (compared to a sea-shipments) are normally cheaper for quantities up to 200 kg / 440 lbs.   How to proceed with a small household air shipment Airlines consider personal effects shipped as air-cargo to be ‘risk commodity' (due to their private changing ownership).

Some airlines do not accept personal effects or have strict regulations for their shipping. It is therefore recommended to contact a professional moving company for packing and shipping. They will also be able to provide you expert consulting about customs regulations and requirements.  Compare quotes from a few professional moving companies before choosing one. The article Selecting a moving provider walks you through the process of finding a qualified and certified company that can handle an international move. Packimpex is the quality leader for independent moving companies based in Switzerland.    Security risks in air shipments  The following items (but not limited to) are considered ‘dangerous goods' when shipping as air-cargo (these rules differ from the rules applied for carry-on luggage): Any kind of aerosol (hair spray, shaving foam, deodorant-spray, etc) Perfumes, alcohol, etc Paint, lacquer, resin, synthetic resin, diluting agent, etc.Insecticides, pesticides, insect repellent, etc Batteries, exchange batteries of all kind Lighters, matches, ammunition, fireworks, fire extinguisher, etc Cleaning material, bleaching material, etc ‘Dangerous goods' as per ICAO/TI (Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air) and IATA/DGR (International Air Transport Association, Dangerous Goods Regulations) standards are considered items in containers with the following or similar symbols

: Tips for packing: Dispose of or sort ‘dangerous goods' prior to your pack day Do not ask the packing team to pack items that are considered to be ‘dangerous goods' Study the above listed ‘dangerous goods' prior to preparing your air shipment as they are often items that you might not consider as such, and some may even be allowed in your carry-on or checked luggage You might need to sign a ‘shipper's declaration for personal effects'. Without this declaration the airline might not accept the shipment No liquid of any kind should be packed into an air shipment as liquid substances cannot be identified when shipments are x-rayed/screened. Any liquids will therefore automatically result in physical inspection, leading to delays, additional cost and possibly damage Even small quantities of above substances are forbidden and must not to be packed into an air shipment   Further resources The Hello Switzerland mobile app is free for download. Use its unique Step by Step relocation checklist tool to manage your tasks and relocation timeline.