3 exquisite fondue restaurants in Bern
Let's enjoy some cheese: we present three excellent fondue restaurants in Bern.
"Zunft zu Webern": Committed to tradition
The Zunft zu Webern restaurant is known far beyond the city limits of Bern for its long history and down-to-earth yet contemporary cuisine – including its exquisite cheese fondue.
The cheese – a house blend – is served with bread and potatoes, and can be customized with chili, tomato, mushrooms, or rustico with bacon. At the "Wäbere," as the restaurant in Bern's old town is also known, you can dine outside or in the historic vaulted cellar.
In addition to fondue, the menu features many other Swiss specialties, all fresh and exclusively from the restaurant's own production. The "Zunft zu Webern" is known for its raclette and fresh fish from the surrounding lakes.
"Marzilibrücke": Fondue from gondolas
Since 1872, the oldest restaurant in the Marzili district, located directly on the Aare River, has been delighting Bernese gourmets. The restaurant is famous for its Gstaad mountain fondue, made from Gruyère, Gstaad mountain cheese, and semi-hard cheese. It is served with bread, potatoes, and pickled vegetables.
In keeping with tradition, fondue is eaten in heated ski gondolas or converted fondue pots, which are now more reminiscent of a small chalet, during the cold months. The garden or the first floor of the restaurant are also available for summer fondue.
Of course, you can also sample other Gstaad specialties in this special atmosphere, such as cold platters with Hobelkäse cheese and dried meat from the Buure-Metzg Schönried butcher's shop. Under the large chestnut trees in the summer garden, the pizza tastes fantastic and is almost indistinguishable from the Italian original.
"Schwellenmätteli": rustic chalet atmosphere at long wooden tables
At the "Schwellenmätteli" fondue hut, you can enjoy your favorite fondue in a rustic setting. During the winter months, you can dine at long farmhouse tables on the restaurant's terrace in a hut with a chalet atmosphere, seated on wooden chairs. The hut is heated, but warm clothing is recommended when temperatures drop below freezing.
This outstanding fondue restaurant in Bern offers its own fondue menu with a variety of specialities: the "Bärefondü" with sausage, bacon, and spring onions is extremely popular, while the fondue with champagne and truffles is perfect for gourmets.
For starters, we recommend the pumpkin soup in a small or large pot for several people, or you can choose from dried meat or a lamb's lettuce salad. For dessert, there is crème brûlée with meringue crumble or plums in red wine with cinnamon ice cream.
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Cheese delights in Bern: from classic fondue to gourmet variations
Fondue is delicious. You will find restaurants specializing in fondue in Bern, where cheese enjoyment has a long tradition. From the classic version with a melted cheese mixture including bread and potatoes to unusual variations with champagne and truffles, you can treat yourself to whatever you feel like.
In all of the restaurants featured here, it is best to pay with your American Express credit card. It's worth it, because with the Membership Rewards bonus program, you earn bonus points with every payment, which you can redeem for attractive rewards or use to pay for selected purchases.
Frequently asked questions and answers
Traditionally, cheese fondue consists of different types of cheese, often Gruyère, Emmental, and Appenzeller. Fresh garlic, a little Swiss white wine, a little cornstarch to thicken it, and a little lemon juice are usually added. Some recipes also call for the addition of stronger alcohol.
Bread and potatoes are standard accompaniments to fondue, but you can also add sausages, mushrooms, or pickled vegetables if you like.
There are dozens of restaurants in Bern where you can get fondue during the winter months. The three restaurants presented here are among the most recommended.
