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).

Our impressive Cathedral dates from the 15th century and is the finest example of late Gothic architecture in Switzerland. Climbing to the top (254 steps) is well worth the effort.

One of the city’s most famous landmarks rises up in the Lower Old Town: the Zytglogge (clock tower). Once the city gate, the clock.

Bernese politics is made in the town hall: this is where the city and cantonal parliaments meet. Guided tours can also be booked in the “little brother of the House of Parliament”.

Over 100 fountains still lend the city of Bern a splendor and characterize the cityscape today.

On Tuesdays and Saturdays, Bern’s vegetable, fruit and flower market is found on Waisenplatz, Bärenplatz and Bundesplatz and in the adjacent alleyways.

Below the Federal Palace, on the banks of the Aare, lies the famous «Marzili». Various pools, sunbathing lawns and direct access to the river make the Bernese baths a popular meeting place in summer.

Out of Paul Klee’s total oeuvre of almost 10,000 works, a good 40 percent have been brought together, i.e. around 4,000 paintings, aquarelles and drawings, as well as archival and biographical material.

The Historical Museum is just a few steps away from the Bellevue Palace. In addition to current special exhibitions, it shows Einstein’s life and work.

With its diorama show, the Natural History Museum Bern is unique in Central Europe and is one of the three most important natural history museums in Switzerland.

The Museum of Communication unites past, present and future under one roof: the development of communication and its technologies can be experienced on three floors.

The collections document the development of shooting in Switzerland, in particular from the founding of the Swiss Shooting Association in 1824 to today’s modern sport.

It’s just a stone’s throw from the Matterhorn to the Bernina: the large mountain reliefs are perfect for fantasizing about Alpine flights and daring dangerous climbs.

The Art Gallery Bern presents contemporary art by younger artists as well as well-known greats. With solo and group exhibitions, the world-renowned institution is dedicated to a diverse spectrum of international art.

Works by Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Ferdinand Hodler and Meret Oppenheim have made the Kunstmuseum Bern a world-renowned institution.

The music museum is based on Karl Burri’s legendary and internationally renowned collection of instruments, which was saved by a private foundation and put on display in the heart of Bern in 2017.

The bear appears on the coat of arms of Bern, and the «BärenPark» symbolizes the city. Located at the lower edge of the old town, the park provides a free recreational area open around the clock.

The Rose Garden is a great place to take spectacular photos of Bern’s historic old town.

Right in the heart of the city is the Botanical Garden of the University of Bern, which contains over 5500 plant species on an area of over two hectares. The garden can be visited from March to September.

Take the funicular (included in the Bern Ticket) to Bern’s local mountain. Enjoy the panoramic view over the city and the surrounding area towards the Bernese Alps.