«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.

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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.
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