Bern Practical information

Health & safety

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Dangers & annoyances

Bern's hard drugs problem is less noticeable than before, but some addicts still congregate around the train station at night.

While you're there

Medical services

Emergency doctor, dentist, pharmacist (0900 57 67 47; 24hr)

University hospital (031 632 21 11; Fribourgstrasse; 24hr) West of the centre, has a casualty department.

MONEY

SBB Change office (Basement, Hauptbahnhof; 7am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun)