Experiences
The bear appears on the coat of arms of Bern, and the Bären Park symbolizes the city.
Stories about a black cow, a butter witch, a gold hole, a snake incantation and a dragon, which can be awakened.
Just a short drive away from the Bellevue Palace you can escape the city and immerse yourself in a beautiful Gantrisch Nature Park.
To go on a pleasurable hike you do not have to go far, when staying at the Bellevue Palace. Right in downtown Bern at one of the city’s main attractions, you may start your journey.
This impressive museum (located on the other side of the River Aare) is only a leisurely stroll from the Bellevue Palace.
The Paul Klee Centre (which opened in 2005), comprises some 4000 of the 10,000 paintings, water-colours, drawings, archive and other exhibits on the eminent artist (1879-1940) who was born near Berne.
This was the place where Albert Einstein (1879-1955) developed his most important scientific works, among them the relativity theory.
From the Matterhorn to the Bernina – in this museum it is all close by. On the enormous mountain reliefs you can imagine to be flying over or climbing on top of the mountains.
Berne’s Museum of Fine Arts (which opened in 1879) is the oldest art museum in Switzerland with a permanent collection. It houses outstanding exhibits covering eight centuries.
This is one of the leading natural history museums in Switzerland and comprises one of the largest diorama displays in Europe.
Under the attractive arcades of Berne’s historic old-town quarter you will find a vast variety of an-tique shops and modern boutiques.
This popular market is held every Tuesday and Saturday throughout the year on the Waisenhaus-platz. Also every Thursday (with late-night shopping) from May to October.
The Bernese „Zyglogge“ – Clock Tower – is this summer even more magnificent. After an extensive renova-tion of the façade, the roof and the clock mechanism, the Zytglogge is set and ready for this summer season.
The fountains of Bern never fail to fascinate – and no fewer than 100 of them are located throughout our city.
The Rosegarden is definitely the best vantage point in Bern for spectacular views of the historic old town quarter.
Our impressive Cathedral dates from the 15th century and is the finest example of late Gothic architecture in Switzerland.
The Swiss Houses of Parliament and government buildings are located next to the Bellevue Palace. Guided tours are conducted free of charge (except when Parliament is in session).
The Swiss Houses of Parliament and government buildings are located next to the Bellevue Palace. Guided tours are conducted free of charge (except when Parliament is in session).
The St. Beatus Caves are about one hour drive away from the Bellevue Palace, hidden in the mountains around Lake Thun.
The St. Beatus Caves are about one hour drive away from the Bellevue Palace, hidden in the mountains around Lake Thun.
The St. Beatus Caves are about one hour drive away from the Bellevue Palace, hidden in the mountains around Lake Thun.
It is a four day festival which is held every year in July. The acts are mainly bands from the rock and pop scene, however blues and hip hop artists are regularly as well part of the lineup.
The Bern City Theater on Granary Square (Kornhausplatz) stages opera, dance and dramatic performances. The Bern Symphony Orchestra is its musical partner.
The thematic path through the vineyards of Vully helps to understand the different stages involved in wine production. It is a five kilometer walk in the hills of Sugiez overlooking the lake of Morat.
