Berne has the largest collection of Paul Klee, who lived and worked here. Most movies are shown in the original languages, and an abundance of stage plays are produced in German. Berne's restaurants offer a wide range of food for every budget. French cuisine is predominant, with many Italian restaurants to enjoy. And you do not even need a car.
Local destinations are within walking distance or easily reached on a bicycle.
And there is a well developed network of public transport. You can reach Zurich and its airport within one and a half hours, Geneva is under two hours. And the cities of Basle, Lausanne, Fribourg and Neuch tel or Lucerne are closer by train. Skiing and hiking resorts in the Bernese Alps or the Valais, an hour and a half away, offer splendid opportunities for recreation from work. But you need not go that far.