Capital city, Switzerland
Can you drink tap water in Bern?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Bern?
Tap water is safe to drink. Excellent water; public fountains in the old town are drinkable unless marked otherwise.
Key facts
- In Bern: Excellent water; public fountains in the old town are drinkable unless marked otherwise.
- Across Switzerland: Excellent tap water; town fountains are drinkable unless marked 'Kein Trinkwasser' or 'eau non potable'.
- Safely managed drinking water: 97% of people in Switzerland (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Switzerland
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Zurich | Yes, drinkable |
| Geneva | Yes, drinkable |
| Lucerne | Yes, drinkable |
| Interlaken | Yes, drinkable |
| Zermatt | Yes, drinkable |
| Bern | Yes, drinkable |
| Basel | Yes, drinkable |
| Lausanne | Yes, drinkable |
| Lugano | Yes, drinkable |
| Grindelwald | Yes, drinkable |
| St. Moritz | Yes, drinkable |
| Montreux | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Bern?
Tap water is safe to drink. Excellent water; public fountains in the old town are drinkable unless marked otherwise.
Can you drink tap water in Switzerland?
Excellent tap water; town fountains are drinkable unless marked 'Kein Trinkwasser' or 'eau non potable'.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Bernmobil
- Bern Tourism
- SBB
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