Where is Restaurant Dählhölzli located?

Right on the Aare at the entrance to Tierpark Dählhölzli, at Tierparkweg 2 in Bern. From Bern station, take Bus No. 19 to the Ka-We-De stop, then a 5-minute walk.

When is the à la carte service open?

Monday to Wednesday from 11:30 to 14:00, Thursday to Sunday from 11:30 to 14:00 and from 17:30 to 22:00. The self-service area is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.

Do I need a reservation at Restaurant Dählhölzli?

A reservation is recommended for the à la carte area – online or by phone at +41 31 352 20 20. No reservation is needed in the self-service area.

Does Dählhölzli offer a brunch?

Yes, on selected Sundays there is a Sunday brunch buffet overlooking the Aare. Details and dates are available on the restaurant's website.

Restaurant Dählhölzli – Dining Right by the Aare near the Zoo

Name: Restaurant Dählhölzli – Dining Right by the Aare near the Zoo
Address: Tierparkweg 2, 3005 Bern, Bern, CH
Telephone: +41 31 352 20 20
Price range: $$

Highlights

🌊 Right on the Aare – views of the blue-green water included
🥩 Roast beef plate with tartare sauce – nicely pink with fresh fries
🥒 Refreshing chilled cucumber soup with sour cream ice and dill oil
🌰 Terrace under chestnut trees and sun umbrellas

Atmosphere: By the Aare near the Zoo

View from the Restaurant Dählhölzli terrace onto the Aare

Restaurant Dählhölzli is located right on the Aare, just by the entrance to Tierpark Bern. We visited on a beautiful sunny day when the Aare showed its lovely blue-green colour. Add a terrace under sun umbrellas and chestnut trees – summer doesn’t get much better.

Terrace of Restaurant Dählhölzli with sun umbrellas under chestnut trees

The restaurant was freshly renovated in 2025 and is run by Kappeler Gastro (Hüttenzauber). In addition to the served à la carte area and a terrace, there is also a self-service area and a kiosk – perfect after a stroll through the zoo.

The Kitchen: Regional and Seasonal

Starter: Chilled Cucumber Soup

Chilled cucumber soup with sour cream ice and dill oil at Restaurant Dählhölzli

I went for the chilled cucumber soup with sour cream ice and dill oil. The soup was very refreshing. I personally couldn’t warm to the sour cream ice – it’s basically crème fraîche ice cream and not for everyone.

Main Course: Roast Beef Plate

Roast beef plate with tartare sauce and fries at Restaurant Dählhölzli

The roast beef plate with tartare sauce and fries came exactly as it should: nicely pink roast beef with fresh fries. The quality was spot on.

Service

There was a mix-up with our order. The service team then made a real effort to sort it out – fair to acknowledge, even if the mistake could have been avoided.

Details

Address: Tierparkweg 2, 3005 Bern
Phone: +41 31 352 20 20
Website: daehlhoelzli.ch
Public transit: Bus No. 19 to the «Ka-We-De» stop, about a 5-minute walk
Parking: Paid parking spaces (limited)

eateryfinds.com Rating

🥈 Solid Pick — 4.1 / 5

At Restaurant Dählhölzli you dine right by the Aare, just by the entrance to Tierpark Bern. Freshly renovated, with pink roast beef, a refreshing chilled cucumber soup and a terrace under chestnut trees.

Plus:

Roast beef nicely pink with fresh fries – the quality was right
Idyllic location right on the Aare with views of the water
Pleasant terrace with sun umbrellas and chestnut trees
Service made an effort to resolve the order mix-up

Improvement:

The sour cream ice in the cucumber soup is not to everyone's taste
There was a mix-up with the order – room for improvement in service

For whom? A visit to Tierpark Dählhölzli, Summer terrace right by the Aare, Lunch in the green, Family outings

✨ 🌊 MORE WATER, PLEASE: Fancy another Aare stop?

🌊 Dählhölzli: Regional by the Aare near the zoo

🌊 Grottino: Italian at Dalmaziquai

Head over to Grottino an der Aare →

Practical Info

📍 Address

Tierparkweg 2, 3005 Bern
Bern

🚆 Public Transit

From Bern station, take Bus No. 19 to the Ka-We-De stop. From there it's about a 5-minute walk to Restaurant Dählhölzli.

🕐 Opening Hours

Mon 11:30–14:00 Tue 11:30–14:00 Wed 11:30–14:00 Thu 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 Sat 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 Sun 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00

🅿️ Parking

Paid parking spaces (limited)

📅 Last visited

2026-07-03

🗓️ Published

2026-09-05

FAQ

Where is Restaurant Dählhölzli located?: Right on the Aare at the entrance to Tierpark Dählhölzli, at Tierparkweg 2 in Bern. From Bern station, take Bus No. 19 to the Ka-We-De stop, then a 5-minute walk.
When is the à la carte service open?: Monday to Wednesday from 11:30 to 14:00, Thursday to Sunday from 11:30 to 14:00 and from 17:30 to 22:00. The self-service area is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.
Do I need a reservation at Restaurant Dählhölzli?: A reservation is recommended for the à la carte area – online or by phone at +41 31 352 20 20. No reservation is needed in the self-service area.
Does Dählhölzli offer a brunch?: Yes, on selected Sundays there is a Sunday brunch buffet overlooking the Aare. Details and dates are available on the restaurant's website.