CityHero lists 33 bookstores in Bern (as of October 2026), averaging 4.4 out of 5 Google stars. Number 1 in the Hero Score is Kinderbuchladen. The highest Google rating (with at least 20 reviews) belongs to Klamauk Buchhandlung (5.0 stars, 23 reviews).

Listings: 33
Avg. Google rating: 4.4 / 5
No. 1 Hero Score: Kinderbuchladen
Best Google rating: Klamauk Buchhandlung · 5.0

2 more facts

Reviews in total: 4’082
Rated 4.5+: 52 %

Source: CityHero directory, ratings via Google · as of October 2026.

Bookstores in Bern: what to know

Bookshops in Bern are more than shops – many give personal advice and order titles within a few days. Compare the 33 Bookstores at a glance. On average that's 4.4 out of 5 stars, with addresses in Altstadt (3011), Länggasse (3012) and 3013 Bern and beyond. Top-rated: Klamauk Buchhandlung. Look at the focus: children’s books, foreign languages, comics, second-hand or specialist literature are not stocked equally everywhere.

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Bookstores by neighbourhood in Bern

Grouped by postcode – areas with the most listings first.

Bookstores in Altstadt (3011)

Kinderbuchladen
hajk Outdoor und Reisebücher4.7 ★ · 162
Orell Füssli Bern4.6 ★ · 328
Buchhandlung zum Zytglogge4.9 ★ · 42
Chinderbuechlade Bern4.8 ★ · 58
Bücherbergwerk4.9 ★ · 34
Klamauk Buchhandlung5.0 ★ · 23
Schlachthaus Theater4.7 ★ · 88
Kitchener AG | Fashion Store4.4 ★ · 151
LE PETIT CHAT NOIR4.7 ★ · 19
Buchhandlung Weyermann vitabuch.ch4.4 ★ · 74
Payot Berne4.8 ★ · 9

+ 7 more in the full list

Bookstores in Länggasse (3012)

Bücher-Brocky4.7 ★ · 206
LibRomania GmbH4.8 ★ · 70
Haupt Verlag AG - Publisher and Bookstore4.6 ★ · 62
Society for Swiss Art History GSK5.0 ★ · 1
SBD.bibliotheksservice ag5.0 ★ · 1

Bookstores in 3013 Bern

Bärner Brocki4.4 ★ · 1295
wartsaal | brunch & burger restaurant4.4 ★ · 567
LOLA Lorraine4.6 ★ · 76

Frequently asked questions

How many bookstores are there in Bern on CityHero?

CityHero currently lists 33 bookstores in Bern, rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on average, with addresses in Altstadt (3011), Länggasse (3012) and 3013 Bern and beyond. Currently top-rated: Klamauk Buchhandlung.

Which bookstores in Bern are open on Sundays or in the evening?

Of 30 listings with opening hours, 4 (13%) open on Sundays and 5 (17%) stay open until 8 pm or later on at least one weekday. 26 are open on Saturdays. Current hours are shown on every listing; the «Open now» filter shows who is open right now.

Which parts of Bern have the most bookstores?

Counted by postcode, most listings are in Altstadt (3011): 19, Länggasse (3012): 5 and 3013 Bern: 3. The neighbourhood sections on this page show the addresses for each area.

Which bookshops in Bern are open on Saturdays?

Opening hours are shown on every listing. With the «Open now» filter you can see which of the Bookstores in Bern are open right now.

Can I order books at a bookshop in Bern?

Most Bookstores order books that are not in stock and keep them ready for collection. Ask in the shop or via a request on CityHero how long it takes.