Hello! I am going to be starting a new job in Bern in November (and as yet speak virtually no German), and would like to find a 1-2 bedroom appartment to rent by myself, or a flat share to start sometime mid-October.... does anybody know of any available appartments? I will be visiting Bern 23-25 September to start the flat hunt, i'd love to hear if anyone can help at all. Thanks!

Hi Kerry,

Try these links:
http://www.wgzimmer.ch (this is mostly for flat share, but there are also some flats you can let on your own)

http://www.immobern.ch
http://www.immoscout24.ch/

I recently moved and something you will definitely need is the Betreibungsauszug. This is basically a credit report and all rental companies will ask for it. You get it in Ostermundigen which is just outside (10 mins on the bus) Bern.

I think you'll also need your B-Permit to get this credit report.

I did a short term rental for 3 months, so that I could get settled down and find my way around the city. Then I was able to start searching in my second month. I dont know if this is an option for you.

Any other questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks Fitz.... really appreciate you taking the time to give me some ideas. Kerry

Hi all,
I got a flat in the area of Bern since 3 years, next year (2011) I'm going to make a trip of 4 months, so my flat will be available for rent from 1st of Januar to end of April... below the link: (2.5 rooms 120m2 at Bümplitz)
http://www.immohit.ch/de/suchen/immo...n/bern/2089210