«Grüessech» from Bern

Berne’s unique Swiss capital is the perfect city escape, listed since 1983 as a UNESCO heritage site, is characterized by its cosmopolitan charm. Berne offers a lot to see and do: the Federal Parliament Building and Federal Square, the Clock Tower (Zytglogge), Bear Park, the river Aare, churches, bridges and fountains. Witness medieval buildings next to world-class architecture and design.

Highlights in Bern

On a walk through the city, you’ll encounter many memorable sights: the imposing Federal Palace on the Bundesplatz; the “Zytglogge”, a mediaeval clock tower; the famous Bear Pits; and of course the graceful loop of the River Aare.

Bern Tourist Information

Must See in Bern:

Places of interest:
Gurten Mountain, Casino Bern,
Rose garden, Konzert Theater Bern,
Zytglogge (clock tower), Münster (cathedral),
Swiss Parliament, Animal park Dählhölzli (Marzili),
Bärengraben (bear pit), Einsteinhaus-Original apartment

Museums:
Zentrum Paul Klee, Bernese History Museum,
Einstein Museum, Museum of Art,
Museum of Communication

Day Trips

Walking, by train or by boat: many of Switzerland’s beautiful landscapes are easily reachable from Bern.
For more information, click here for more information on the Switzerland Tourism page.