Bern, Switzerland — 2 days

From Night Train to Lisbon by Pascal Mercier

City walking tour, focus on Old Town and the Aare River banks.

Bern

Switzerland · 2 days

Bern serves as the poignant starting point for Raimund Gregorius’s journey, reflecting the quiet, academic life he leaves behind. This itinerary captures the contemplative atmosphere of the Swiss capital, focusing on the sites that mirror the protagonist's internal shift.

  • Kirchenfeld Bridge

    landmark · morning

    This bridge is the site of the protagonist's life-changing encounter that sets the narrative in motion, serving as a powerful symbol of transition.

    Kirchenfeldbrücke, 3005 Bern, Switzerland

  • Bern Old Town (Altstadt)

    landmark · afternoon

    The labyrinthine streets and medieval architecture embody the academic, rigid lifestyle Gregorius is trying to escape before his sudden departure.

    Altstadt, Bern, Switzerland

  • Aare River Banks

    landmark · evening

    The river represents the flow of life and change, contrasting with the static nature of the protagonist’s life in the city.

    Aareufer, Bern, Switzerland

  • University of Bern Library

    museum · morning

    Reflects Gregorius’s identity as a classics teacher and his deep intellectual curiosity regarding the enigmatic author he chases.

    Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern, Switzerland

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