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From casual sundowners to fun bowling nights, from relaxed movie dates to dancing the night away – in Bern, your plans for the evening will pretty much make themselves.

The picture shows a lively scene in a cosy, well-lit bar or lounge. Several people can be seen chatting and holding drinks in their hands in the foreground. In the background there is further seating, decorative lamps and a large projection screen on which an image is displayed. A disco ball hangs from the ceiling, creating colourful light reflections in the room. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting.

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The image shows a group of actors on a theatre stage, against an immersive backdrop of the roaring sea. The mixture of everyday and historical clothing creates a sense of timelessness and universal human experience.
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The picture shows an atmospheric bar in the "Kapitel Bollwerk" with shiny disco balls on the ceiling, which spread a warm, reddish light. The bar is ready for a lively evening with a DJ booth in the foreground, suggesting musical entertainment.
Kapitel Bollwerk
The façade of a pub with a red carpet radiates warmth and invites you to enjoy a cosy get-together with "Felsenau Bier".
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The photo shows a cheerful group of people in a bar, drinking and tasting beer together and chatting animatedly. The setting is warm and inviting, with natural light streaming through the windows creating a friendly, relaxed atmosphere as they raise a glass and enjoy each other's company.
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The picture shows a lively theatre scene with performers holding up various signs with messages. The atmosphere is engaging and passionate, and the performance could address social and political issues. The set design is creative and colourful.
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The scene shows a lively concert at Marians Jazzroom in Bern. Between the subdued light and the shadows, the musicians on stage cast vivid silhouettes. Audience members sit at tables, enveloped in the soft lighting as they listen to the sounds of jazz and the rhythm of the drums. It is a place of gathering and enjoyment, where music unites people and creates a nostalgic, almost timeless atmosphere.
Marians Jazzroom
The picture shows the lively and warm atmosphere of the Kornhauskeller in Bern, where guests come together to enjoy their meal in a historically decorated hall with impressive frescoes and warm lighting.
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The picture shows two people sitting at tables in front of a café called "Café des Pyrénées" in Bern. Between them are large planters. The exterior façade of the café is covered with an awning and clear screens. Decorative elements can be seen in the shop window. The person on the left is wearing a light-coloured hat and seems to be enjoying the weather, while the person on the right is looking at something on the table. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed.
Café des Pyrénées - «Pyri»
A colourful, life-size giraffe sculpture stands in front of the imposing Stadttheater Bern. It provides a playful contrast to the classic architectural style of the theatre, which radiates elegance and tradition. With its colourful design, the giraffe brings cheerfulness and creativity to the scene, a symbol of the diversity and innovation that take place in this cultural centre.
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Das Bild zeigt drei Frauen in einer Bar, die bei warmem Licht lachen und miteinander anstoßen. Die entspannte und fröhliche Stimmung ist ansteckend und lädt ein, sich dem Vergnügen anzuschließen.

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