{"id":250982,"date":"2026-06-14T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=250982"},"modified":"2026-06-15T12:37:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:37:55","slug":"bern-switzerland-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Bern, Switzerland: 15 Best Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Switzerland is a country full of surprises, and one of the biggest ones concerns its very capital. <strong>De iure, Switzerland actually has no capital city at all<\/strong>, even though Bern has served as the so-called federal city since 1848. The government and parliament are based here, and the whole of Bern, Switzerland has this peculiar ability to slow you down within the first ten minutes \u2014 and you won&#8217;t mind one bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike bustling Zurich or business-minded Geneva, locals here really know how to savour life to the fullest. The <strong>medieval lanes listed by UNESCO<\/strong> flow seamlessly into kilometres of picturesque arcades, hiding cosy little caf\u00e9s and luxury boutiques beneath them. The ever-present turquoise River Aare adds an incredible charm to the place, and in summer it turns into one enormous natural swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what&#8217;s in store for you? Fifteen tips on the very best Bern has to offer \u2014 from the medieval clock tower to swimming in the river, plus a genius trick for riding public transport for free. And also where to stay so it makes sense for your wallet, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-ce8eaf08.jpg\" alt=\"TL;DR summary\" class=\"wp-image-238080\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-ce8eaf08.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-ce8eaf08-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-ce8eaf08-700x422.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-ce8eaf08-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-ce8eaf08-1536x925.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-ce8eaf08-696x419.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-ce8eaf08-1392x839.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: David Taljat \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#When_to_visit_Bern\" >When to visit Bern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#Where_to_stay_in_Bern\" >Where to stay in Bern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#Where_to_eat_well_in_Bern\" >Where to eat well in Bern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#15_best_things_to_see_and_do_in_Bern\" >15 best things to see and do in Bern<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#1_The_UNESCO-listed_old_town\" >1. The UNESCO-listed old town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#2_The_Lauben_and_shopping_under_the_arcades\" >2. The Lauben and shopping under the arcades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#3_The_Zytglogge_and_a_clock-tower_tour\" >3. The Zytglogge and a clock-tower tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#4_The_Munster_cathedral_and_the_tallest_tower\" >4. The M\u00fcnster cathedral and the tallest tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#5_The_Bundeshaus_and_a_parliament_tour\" >5. The Bundeshaus and a parliament tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#6_BarenPark_with_live_bears\" >6. B\u00e4renPark with live bears<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#7_The_Rosengarten_for_the_perfect_photo\" >7. The Rosengarten for the perfect photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#8_Swimming_in_the_River_Aare_and_Marzilibad\" >8. Swimming in the River Aare and Marzilibad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#9_Einsteinhaus_on_Kramgasse\" >9. Einsteinhaus on Kramgasse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#10_Zentrum_Paul_Klee\" >10. Zentrum Paul Klee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#11_Kunstmuseum_Bern_and_the_old_masters\" >11. Kunstmuseum Bern and the old masters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#12_Fountains_with_allegorical_figures\" >12. Fountains with allegorical figures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#13_Gurten_hill_and_views_over_the_city\" >13. Gurten hill and views over the city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#14_Markets_and_the_famous_Zibelemarit\" >14. Markets and the famous Zibelem\u00e4rit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#15_Christmas_markets_full_of_magic\" >15. Christmas markets full of magic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#Where_to_go_next_from_Bern\" >Where to go next from Bern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#Is_Bern_the_capital_of_Switzerland\" >Is Bern the capital of Switzerland?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#How_many_days_should_you_set_aside_for_a_visit\" >How many days should you set aside for a visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#Can_you_really_swim_safely_in_the_Aare_River\" >Can you really swim safely in the Aare River?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#What_exactly_does_the_Bern_Ticket_include\" >What exactly does the Bern Ticket include?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#How_long_does_the_trip_from_Zurich_take\" >How long does the trip from Zurich take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#Where_can_you_get_a_good_meat-free_meal_in_the_center\" >Where can you get a good meat-free meal in the center?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/#Is_a_trip_to_Bern_worth_it_even_in_winter\" >Is a trip to Bern worth it even in winter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Free transport:<\/strong> With every official overnight stay you get a Bern Ticket for free travel on city public transport, including selected funiculars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Best views:<\/strong> For the perfect photo, head to the Rosengarten flower garden or climb the 344 steps up the tower of the Gothic M\u00fcnster cathedral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>River swimming:<\/strong> A beloved local summer tradition is drifting along the current of the clean River Aare and relaxing at the free Marzilibad area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>History and science:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t miss a tour of the medieval Zytglogge clock tower and visit the old flat where Albert Einstein dreamed up his theory of relativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Local food:<\/strong> Try the Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant ZOE or the legendary self-service paradise tibits near the station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-bernu-8bd44ae1.jpg\" alt=\"When to visit Bern\" class=\"wp-image-238081\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-bernu-8bd44ae1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-bernu-8bd44ae1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-bernu-8bd44ae1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-bernu-8bd44ae1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-bernu-8bd44ae1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-bernu-8bd44ae1-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-bernu-8bd44ae1-1392x784.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: S\u00fcheyla Demir \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Bern\"><\/span>When to visit Bern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bern works wonderfully all year round, but depending on when you arrive you&#8217;ll experience a completely different city. If you love warm weather and want to taste a proper Swiss summer, go between June and September. These are the months when the swimming season in the River Aare is in full swing, every outdoor terrace is packed, and in July a big music festival takes place on the Gurten hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring and autumn, on the other hand, are ideal for a more relaxed exploration of the sights without big crowds. <strong>Traditional farmers&#8217; markets run all year<\/strong>, but autumn has one huge draw in the form of the famous onion market, Zibelem\u00e4rit. It always takes place on the fourth Monday in November, which in 2026 falls on 23 November, and it&#8217;s an utterly quirky folk festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter then brings a magical Advent atmosphere. <strong>Bern&#8217;s Christmas markets are among the most beautiful in Switzerland<\/strong>, with the main one on M\u00fcnsterplatz running from late November all the way to Christmas Eve. In the winter months you should expect the occasional fog and temperatures around freezing, but the historic arcades will reliably shield you from rain and snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4.jpg\" alt=\"Where to stay in Bern\" class=\"wp-image-238082\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-bernu-fc6950d4-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Zhenning SHI \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Bern\"><\/span>Where to stay in Bern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We love searching for places to stay on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, which usually has the best cancellation policies. Tickets, trips and activities are then worth comparing and booking through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right hotel in Bern will save you a lot of money and hassle. The city has a wonderful rule whereby every guest staying in an official establishment <strong>gets a so-called Bern Ticket for free<\/strong>. This app lets you use all public transport in zones 100 and 101 free of charge, including the journey from Belp airport and rides on selected funiculars. You&#8217;ll get this perk at all the hotels listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re after pure luxury for a special occasion, book a room at the five-star <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=bern-svycarsko&amp;hotelname=Bellevue%20Palace&amp;address=Bern%2C%20%C5%A0v%C3%BDcarsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bellevue Palace<\/a><\/strong>. It&#8217;s the official residence for guests of the Swiss government, with a gorgeous terrace and views of the Alps. Another excellent premium choice is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=bern-svycarsko&amp;hotelname=Hotel%20Schweizerhof%20Bern&amp;address=Bern%2C%20%C5%A0v%C3%BDcarsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Schweizerhof Bern<\/a><\/strong>, located right opposite the main station and offering a fantastic rooftop spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For solid mid-range, I recommend the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=bern-svycarsko&amp;hotelname=Hotel%20B%C3%A4ren%20am%20Bundesplatz&amp;address=Bern%2C%20%C5%A0v%C3%BDcarsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel B\u00e4ren am Bundesplatz<\/a><\/strong>, a dependable Swiss classic right next to the parliament building. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=bern-svycarsko&amp;hotelname=Hotel%20Goldener%20Schl%C3%BCssel&amp;address=Bern%2C%20%C5%A0v%C3%BDcarsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Goldener Schl\u00fcssel<\/a><\/strong> also has enormous charm \u2014 it&#8217;s the oldest hotel in the city, just a few steps from the famous clock tower. A great location at a reasonable price is guaranteed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travellers on a smaller budget will appreciate <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=bern-svycarsko&amp;hotelname=Bern%20Backpackers%20Hotel%20Glocke&amp;address=Bern%2C%20%C5%A0v%C3%BDcarsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke<\/a><\/strong>, which offers affordable accommodation right in the heart of the old town. If you&#8217;re looking for a quieter, budget-friendly base, check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=bern-svycarsko&amp;hotelname=Hotel%20Marthahaus&amp;address=Bern%2C%20%C5%A0v%C3%BDcarsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Marthahaus<\/a><\/strong>, a very pleasant and inexpensive guesthouse in a quiet neighbourhood across the river. You can comfortably browse and book all of these places on the popular Booking portal. <!-- AFFILIATE_BOOKING --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1201\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2.jpg\" alt=\"Where to eat well in Bern\" class=\"wp-image-238084\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-dobre-najist-v-bernu-51c67ef2-1392x1045.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Melike B \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_well_in_Bern\"><\/span>Where to eat well in Bern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding great food in Switzerland is no problem, but Bern also has an utterly unique culinary scene that will please both lovers of traditional Alpine cuisine and those after modern plant-based <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fare Bare - d\u011btsk\u00e9 barefoot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/fare-bare-detske-barefoot\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">fare<\/a>. Whether you fancy a cheese fondue or you&#8217;re craving something lighter after a full day of sightseeing, you certainly won&#8217;t be disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For lovers of Swiss classics, here&#8217;s one great tip straight away. If you&#8217;re planning to try a classic Swiss cheese fondue, you don&#8217;t need any meat for it and the experience will be tremendous. Traditional fondue is done beautifully in Bern at <strong>Restaurant L\u00f6tschberg<\/strong>, where you can even sit inside a retired cable-car cabin. Excellent traditional Swiss r\u00f6sti is then served at the <strong>Altes Tramdepot<\/strong> brewery, which you&#8217;ll find right next to the bear park in an old tram shed. They even brew their own beer there, which always hits <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a> after a long afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, Bern is a huge paradise for vegetarians. A complete safe bet and a real legend is the self-service restaurant <strong>tibits on Bahnhofplatz<\/strong>. It&#8217;s been running since 2003 and offers a vast buffet with dozens of fresh meat-free dishes that you pile onto your plate and simply pay for by total weight. If, on the other hand, you&#8217;re after an exceptional gastronomic experience, definitely visit the restaurant <strong>ZOE on M\u00fcnstergasse<\/strong>. This is vegetarian fine dining boasting not only a classic Michelin star but also the green one for outstanding sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And a little tip for a sweet finish: if you want to taste the renowned Swiss chocolate, stop by <strong>Confiserie Tschirren<\/strong> on the Kramgasse lane. This family chocolaterie has been running since 1919 and their champagne-flavoured truffles are utterly famous all over the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916.jpg\" alt=\"15 best things to see and do in Bern\" class=\"wp-image-238085\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-bernu-22c63916-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Julia Khalimova \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_best_things_to_see_and_do_in_Bern\"><\/span>15 best things to see and do in Bern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what&#8217;s really worth doing in Bern? Here are my fifteen tips, roughly ordered by location so you don&#8217;t have to crisscross the whole city unnecessarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stare-mesto-zapsane-v-unesco-3a3b13be.jpg\" alt=\"UNESCO-listed old town\" class=\"wp-image-238086\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stare-mesto-zapsane-v-unesco-3a3b13be.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stare-mesto-zapsane-v-unesco-3a3b13be-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stare-mesto-zapsane-v-unesco-3a3b13be-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stare-mesto-zapsane-v-unesco-3a3b13be-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stare-mesto-zapsane-v-unesco-3a3b13be-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stare-mesto-zapsane-v-unesco-3a3b13be-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stare-mesto-zapsane-v-unesco-3a3b13be-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ILOVESwitzerland \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_UNESCO-listed_old_town\"><\/span>1. The UNESCO-listed old town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bern&#8217;s historic centre got its UNESCO stamp back in 1983 \u2014 and honestly, once you walk through it, that comes as no surprise. The entire old town has kept its original medieval layout from the twelfth to fifteenth centuries. Most of the buildings are made of the typical greenish sandstone, which gives the lanes a completely unique and unified character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge advantage is the fact that <strong>most of the old town is a car-free pedestrian zone<\/strong>. You can stroll calmly over the old cobbles, admire the historic towers and soak up the peaceful atmosphere. This entire peninsula is wrapped on three sides by the River Aare, so whichever way you head, you&#8217;ll eventually reach some beautiful bridge with a view over the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Definitely bring comfortable flat-soled shoes for the centre. The historic cobbles look lovely in photos, but a full day of walking in heels would turn into a fair bit of suffering here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lauben-a-nakupy-pod-arkadami-3e9a4eb8.jpg\" alt=\"Lauben arcades and shopping\" class=\"wp-image-238087\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lauben-a-nakupy-pod-arkadami-3e9a4eb8.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lauben-a-nakupy-pod-arkadami-3e9a4eb8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lauben-a-nakupy-pod-arkadami-3e9a4eb8-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lauben-a-nakupy-pod-arkadami-3e9a4eb8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lauben-a-nakupy-pod-arkadami-3e9a4eb8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lauben-a-nakupy-pod-arkadami-3e9a4eb8-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lauben-a-nakupy-pod-arkadami-3e9a4eb8-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Alexandre Perotto \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Lauben_and_shopping_under_the_arcades\"><\/span>2. The Lauben and shopping under the arcades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Bern&#8217;s most iconic features are the so-called Lauben. These are <strong>an incredible six kilometres of covered historic arcades<\/strong>, thanks to which Bern holds the title of the longest covered shopping promenade in all of Europe. It&#8217;s an absolutely genius piece of architecture, because even when it&#8217;s pouring with rain or snowing outside, you can still stroll from one shop to the next in the dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under these arcades you&#8217;ll find everything from small family boutiques to luxury brands. A great Bern speciality are also the <strong>original vaulted cellars called Kellergew\u00f6lbe<\/strong>. These spaces below street level originally served as goods stores, since back then valuable commodities needed protecting from the weather and from fires. Today they house very stylish bars, independent theatres and cosy caf\u00e9s, reached down steep wooden stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1165\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zytglogge-a-prohlidka-orloje-7c1f63ab.jpg\" alt=\"Zytglogge clock tower tour\" class=\"wp-image-238088\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zytglogge-a-prohlidka-orloje-7c1f63ab.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zytglogge-a-prohlidka-orloje-7c1f63ab-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zytglogge-a-prohlidka-orloje-7c1f63ab-700x510.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zytglogge-a-prohlidka-orloje-7c1f63ab-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zytglogge-a-prohlidka-orloje-7c1f63ab-1536x1118.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zytglogge-a-prohlidka-orloje-7c1f63ab-696x507.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zytglogge-a-prohlidka-orloje-7c1f63ab-1392x1014.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Louis \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Zytglogge_and_a_clock-tower_tour\"><\/span>3. The Zytglogge and a clock-tower tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zytglogge clock tower once served as the main western gate to the city and today it&#8217;s one of the most photographed spots in all of Switzerland. Since its founding in the twelfth century the structure has gone through many changes, survived a devastating fire in 1405, and gradually lost its defensive function as the city expanded further west. Today its most important part is the <strong>beautiful astronomical dial and figure mechanism from 1530<\/strong>. Around four minutes before every full hour a crowd gathers in front of the tower to watch the mechanical figures spring into motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The view from the outside is lovely, but the real magic is hidden inside. <strong>You can only get in on an official guided tour<\/strong>, which lasts about an hour and takes you right up to the historic machinery itself. You&#8217;ll see the massive cogwheels in action and learn fascinating details about how time was measured in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tour is hugely popular with visitors and at weekends it&#8217;s often sold out. You can arrange tickets through the official tourist centre, or simply book the tour online. The <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide portal<\/a> <!-- AFFILIATE_GETYOURGUIDE --> works great for this, with various ticket options to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The price for a tour of the clock tower&#8217;s interior is around 25 CHF (about \u00a322), but I&#8217;d recommend checking the exact figures on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bern.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bern.com tourist board website<\/a> before you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/katedrala-munster-a-nejvyssi-vez-5a1bf9d1.jpg\" alt=\"M\u00fcnster cathedral and the tallest tower\" class=\"wp-image-238089\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/katedrala-munster-a-nejvyssi-vez-5a1bf9d1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/katedrala-munster-a-nejvyssi-vez-5a1bf9d1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/katedrala-munster-a-nejvyssi-vez-5a1bf9d1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/katedrala-munster-a-nejvyssi-vez-5a1bf9d1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/katedrala-munster-a-nejvyssi-vez-5a1bf9d1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/katedrala-munster-a-nejvyssi-vez-5a1bf9d1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/katedrala-munster-a-nejvyssi-vez-5a1bf9d1-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: senanur y\u0131lmaz \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Munster_cathedral_and_the_tallest_tower\"><\/span>4. The M\u00fcnster cathedral and the tallest tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bern&#8217;s M\u00fcnster is a stunning late-Gothic cathedral whose construction began as early as 1421. Building took place in several phases and lasted more than a hundred and fifty years before the main nave was completely finished. The architects were clearly inspired by French cathedrals, which shows in the buttress system and the richly decorated stained-glass windows. Right at the main entrance you&#8217;ll be wowed by the <strong>massive portal depicting the Last Judgement<\/strong>, made up of over two hundred and thirty intricately crafted sculptures and figures. Entry to the cathedral&#8217;s main nave is completely free for all visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main draw, however, is the climb up the church tower, which <strong>at 100.6 metres is the tallest in all of Switzerland<\/strong>. There&#8217;s no lift, so you&#8217;ll have to honestly tackle the 344 stone steps. Your reward will be an absolutely fantastic panoramic view of the red roofs of the old town and, in the distance, the snowy peaks of the Bernese Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The admission for the viewing platform is very reasonable. <strong>Adults pay 6 CHF (around \u00a35)<\/strong>, students get in for 4 CHF and children up to sixteen pay just 3 CHF. No advance booking is needed \u2014 you simply buy tickets at the entrance before you start the climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The tower actually has two viewing platforms. Most people stop at the first one after about 250 steps, but I definitely recommend gathering your strength and going all the way up to the second one, where there&#8217;s far more room for photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bundeshaus-a-prohlidka-parlamentu-fefefbbb.jpg\" alt=\"Bundeshaus and a parliament tour\" class=\"wp-image-238090\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bundeshaus-a-prohlidka-parlamentu-fefefbbb.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bundeshaus-a-prohlidka-parlamentu-fefefbbb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bundeshaus-a-prohlidka-parlamentu-fefefbbb-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bundeshaus-a-prohlidka-parlamentu-fefefbbb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bundeshaus-a-prohlidka-parlamentu-fefefbbb-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bundeshaus-a-prohlidka-parlamentu-fefefbbb-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bundeshaus-a-prohlidka-parlamentu-fefefbbb-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Louis \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Bundeshaus_and_a_parliament_tour\"><\/span>5. The Bundeshaus and a parliament tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Bern is the political centre of the whole of Switzerland, you can&#8217;t miss the Federal Palace, which locals call the Bundeshaus. This imposing building with its green domes was completed at the start of the twentieth century, and more than thirty Swiss artists and craftsmen worked on its decoration, tasked with representing the wealth of the entire country. The dominant complex <strong>offers free guided tours for the public<\/strong>. They run in several languages including English, last sixty minutes, and take place from Tuesday to Saturday outside parliamentary sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interest in these tours is enormous and capacity for a single slot is limited to just thirty places. <strong>You have to book online up to 180 days in advance<\/strong> on the official website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parlament.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Swiss parliament<\/a>. Don&#8217;t forget to bring a valid passport or ID card, as there&#8217;s a fairly strict security check at the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In front of the building stretches Bundesplatz, famous for its water feature. <strong>Exactly 26 water fountains<\/strong> spurt from the paving, symbolising the individual Swiss cantons. On hot summer days the square turns into one big playground where local children dash gleefully between the jets of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you don&#8217;t manage to snag a spot for the interior tour, walk around behind the parliament building. There&#8217;s a spacious terrace there with a gorgeous view of the River Aare and the luxury Bellevue Palace hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/barenpark-s-zivymi-medvedy-3d9570de.jpg\" alt=\"B\u00e4renPark with live bears\" class=\"wp-image-238091\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/barenpark-s-zivymi-medvedy-3d9570de.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/barenpark-s-zivymi-medvedy-3d9570de-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/barenpark-s-zivymi-medvedy-3d9570de-700x379.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/barenpark-s-zivymi-medvedy-3d9570de-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/barenpark-s-zivymi-medvedy-3d9570de-1536x832.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/barenpark-s-zivymi-medvedy-3d9570de-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/barenpark-s-zivymi-medvedy-3d9570de-1392x754.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Louis \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_BarenPark_with_live_bears\"><\/span>6. B\u00e4renPark with live bears<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bear has been a proud symbol of Bern ever since its founding. According to an old legend, Duke Berchtold V named his new city after the first animal he hunted in the local forests. Bears have been kept in the city for many centuries, but <strong>in 2009 a brand-new, modern B\u00e4renPark<\/strong> was created for them on a steep slope right above the River Aare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spacious natural enclosure adjoins the original historic bear pit and gives the bears plenty of room for bathing, climbing and resting. <strong>The whole area is completely free and open round the clock all year long<\/strong>. The paths around the enclosure are also fully accessible, so you can easily get here with a pushchair too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll get the best view of the playing bears from the nearby Nydeggbr\u00fccke bridge. 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The Rosengarten is a sprawling flower garden that <strong>requires no admission and is freely open to the wider public<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find over two hundred different rose varieties here, spreading an incredible fragrance all around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason everyone heads here, though, is the absolutely <strong>iconic panoramic view of the old town<\/strong>. It&#8217;s from here that you&#8217;ll see that famous loop of the River Aare hugging the historic centre tightly on three sides. The tower of the M\u00fcnster cathedral rises proudly above the red roofs of the houses, creating an utterly perfect composition for your photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The garden also includes a very pleasant restaurant of the same name with a large outdoor terrace. You can have a coffee here and gaze at the city below \u2014 you won&#8217;t find a better view with a coffee in hand anywhere in Bern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The walk up to the Rosengarten is short but fairly steep. If you&#8217;d rather not go on foot, you can take bus number 10, which carries you from the centre straight to the main entrance of the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1063\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plavani-v-rece-aare-a-marzilibad-c709ca92.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming in the River Aare and Marzilibad\" class=\"wp-image-238094\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plavani-v-rece-aare-a-marzilibad-c709ca92.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plavani-v-rece-aare-a-marzilibad-c709ca92-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plavani-v-rece-aare-a-marzilibad-c709ca92-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plavani-v-rece-aare-a-marzilibad-c709ca92-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plavani-v-rece-aare-a-marzilibad-c709ca92-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plavani-v-rece-aare-a-marzilibad-c709ca92-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plavani-v-rece-aare-a-marzilibad-c709ca92-1392x925.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Margo Evardson \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Swimming_in_the_River_Aare_and_Marzilibad\"><\/span>8. Swimming in the River Aare and Marzilibad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you visit Bern in summer, you&#8217;ll witness an absolutely unique sight that is even listed among Switzerland&#8217;s living traditions. On hot days locals throw themselves into the turquoise waters of the River Aare and <strong>let the fairly strong current carry them across the city<\/strong>. They often bring waterproof bags called Aarebooli, in which they carry dry clothes and valuables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The centre of this summer fun is the city pool Marzilibad, which lies right beneath the parliament building. And now the best part \u2013 <strong>entry to this enormous area is completely free<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find a fifty-metre swimming pool, paddling pools for children and ten thousand square metres of lawns for perfect relaxation. The season runs roughly from mid-May to mid-September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming in the river is a huge experience, but it demands great respect. <strong>The water has a really strong pull and is only suitable for very strong swimmers<\/strong>. Before entering the water, always study the exit points marked with red poles and ladders, and never get into the river under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: You can reach the Marzili district from the city centre on the Marzilibahn funicular. It&#8217;s only 105 metres long, which makes it the shortest public funicular in Europe, and with your Bern Ticket you ride it for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1062\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/einsteinhaus-na-kramgasse-9425168a.jpg\" alt=\"Einsteinhaus on Kramgasse\" class=\"wp-image-238095\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/einsteinhaus-na-kramgasse-9425168a.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/einsteinhaus-na-kramgasse-9425168a-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/einsteinhaus-na-kramgasse-9425168a-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/einsteinhaus-na-kramgasse-9425168a-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/einsteinhaus-na-kramgasse-9425168a-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/einsteinhaus-na-kramgasse-9425168a-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/einsteinhaus-na-kramgasse-9425168a-1392x924.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Shootcase Chronicles \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Einsteinhaus_on_Kramgasse\"><\/span>9. Einsteinhaus on Kramgasse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Few people know that one of the most important physics theories in human history was born right in the historic lanes of Bern. Albert Einstein lived with his wife Mileva from 1903 to 1905 in a flat at Kramgasse 49. Einstein lived fairly modestly here, because the monthly rent at the time wasn&#8217;t exactly low and his job at the patent office gave the family the stable income it needed. It was during his time here that the so-called miracle year of 1905 arrived, when <strong>he worked out his famous special theory of relativity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today this unassuming house under the arcades is home to a small but immensely captivating museum. <strong>Admission for adults is 7 CHF (about \u00a36)<\/strong>, students and seniors pay two francs less, and children up to fifteen pay 4 CHF. The flat is furnished with period furniture and faithfully evokes the atmosphere of the early twentieth century. The building has survived the centuries almost unchanged, so climbing the old stairs really does make you feel as if you&#8217;re back at the start of the twentieth century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see Einstein&#8217;s desk, historic photographs and family documents. The space isn&#8217;t large, so half an hour is plenty for a visit; it&#8217;s open every day from ten to five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If Einstein&#8217;s life fascinates you and you want to learn more about his scientific work, also visit the more extensive Einstein Museum, which is part of the Bern Historical Museum on the other side of the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zentrum-paul-klee-1aa1daab.jpg\" alt=\"Zentrum Paul Klee\" class=\"wp-image-238096\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zentrum-paul-klee-1aa1daab.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zentrum-paul-klee-1aa1daab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zentrum-paul-klee-1aa1daab-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zentrum-paul-klee-1aa1daab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zentrum-paul-klee-1aa1daab-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zentrum-paul-klee-1aa1daab-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zentrum-paul-klee-1aa1daab-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Joerg Hartmann \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Zentrum_Paul_Klee\"><\/span>10. Zentrum Paul Klee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the eastern edge of the city you&#8217;ll find an architectural gem that no lover of modern art should miss. Zentrum Paul Klee was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano and <strong>the building takes the form of three giant steel waves<\/strong> that blend seamlessly into the surrounding rolling landscape. Even just the view from outside is a tremendous experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside is hidden the <strong>largest collection of works by the painter Paul Klee in the world<\/strong>. This famous native of the Bern area left behind an enormous quantity of paintings, drawings and sketches, which the museum rotates regularly in themed exhibitions. Admission to the gallery costs an adult 20 CHF (around \u00a318).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families with children will be pleased that <strong>on Sundays children and young people up to sixteen get into the gallery completely free<\/strong>. The museum is also very easy to reach from the city centre on bus number 12, and if you arrive by public transport you get a ten percent discount on admission at the ticket desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Always check the current opening hours and the programme of ongoing exhibitions in advance on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zpk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">official website of the Zentrum Paul Klee<\/a>, so an unexpected change doesn&#8217;t catch you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kunstmuseum-bern-a-stare-mistryne-46378446.jpg\" alt=\"Kunstmuseum Bern and old masters\" class=\"wp-image-238097\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kunstmuseum-bern-a-stare-mistryne-46378446.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kunstmuseum-bern-a-stare-mistryne-46378446-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kunstmuseum-bern-a-stare-mistryne-46378446-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kunstmuseum-bern-a-stare-mistryne-46378446-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kunstmuseum-bern-a-stare-mistryne-46378446-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kunstmuseum-bern-a-stare-mistryne-46378446-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kunstmuseum-bern-a-stare-mistryne-46378446-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Christian Wasserfallen \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Kunstmuseum_Bern_and_the_old_masters\"><\/span>11. Kunstmuseum Bern and the old masters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of fine art, we mustn&#8217;t forget the Kunstmuseum Bern. It&#8217;s the <strong>oldest art museum in Switzerland with a permanent collection<\/strong>, numbering more than fifty thousand works of art. You&#8217;ll find everything here from medieval Gothic to works by Pablo Picasso, Ferdinand Hodler or the very same Paul Klee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum sits in a beautiful historic building a stone&#8217;s throw from the main station, and if you get caught in the rain in Bern, this is exactly the right place to head. <strong>A basic adult ticket costs 24 CHF (about \u00a321)<\/strong>, seniors pay 20 CHF and students get a reduced entry for 12 CHF. The good news is that children up to sixteen get in free all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and on Tuesdays it stays open until eight in the evening, which is handy if you want to head outdoors during the day and save the culture for the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The collection really is massive and a detailed visit can easily take you three hours. Pick up a plan at the entrance and focus only on the artistic periods that genuinely interest you most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kasny-s-alegorickymi-figurami-2ed365ff.jpg\" alt=\"Fountains with allegorical figures\" class=\"wp-image-238098\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kasny-s-alegorickymi-figurami-2ed365ff.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kasny-s-alegorickymi-figurami-2ed365ff-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kasny-s-alegorickymi-figurami-2ed365ff-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kasny-s-alegorickymi-figurami-2ed365ff-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kasny-s-alegorickymi-figurami-2ed365ff-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kasny-s-alegorickymi-figurami-2ed365ff-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kasny-s-alegorickymi-figurami-2ed365ff-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Louis \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Fountains_with_allegorical_figures\"><\/span>12. Fountains with allegorical figures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you stroll through Bern&#8217;s old town you&#8217;ll soon notice a huge number of historic fountains. In total there are around a hundred of them across the city, but the most attention is drawn by the <strong>eleven Renaissance column fountains with colourful allegorical figures<\/strong>. Most of them were created in the mid-sixteenth century by the sculptor Hans Gieng and today they give the lanes a unique character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An absolute one-of-a-kind that sends a chill down your spine is the <strong>Kindlifresserbrunnen on Kornhausplatz<\/strong>. Its name translates as &#8220;child eater&#8221;, and the statue depicts a terrifying ogre stuffing a crying little child into his mouth, while he has more children ready in his pocket. Exactly why this bizarre statue was created remains a bit of a historical mystery, but be sure not to miss photographing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other famous fountains include, for example, the Z\u00e4hringerbrunnen with a bear in full armour or the Mosesbrunnen with the figure of Moses. A huge advantage for all travellers is the fact that <strong>the water in all of Bern&#8217;s fountains is drinkable and perfectly clean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Don&#8217;t buy overpriced bottled water in the supermarkets. Bring your own bottle from home and refill it throughout the day straight from the historic fountains, completely free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vrch-gurten-a-vyhledy-na-mesto-00862ee2.jpg\" alt=\"Gurten hill and city views\" class=\"wp-image-238099\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vrch-gurten-a-vyhledy-na-mesto-00862ee2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vrch-gurten-a-vyhledy-na-mesto-00862ee2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vrch-gurten-a-vyhledy-na-mesto-00862ee2-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vrch-gurten-a-vyhledy-na-mesto-00862ee2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vrch-gurten-a-vyhledy-na-mesto-00862ee2-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vrch-gurten-a-vyhledy-na-mesto-00862ee2-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vrch-gurten-a-vyhledy-na-mesto-00862ee2-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jean-Paul Wettstein \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Gurten_hill_and_views_over_the_city\"><\/span>13. Gurten hill and views over the city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every proper Swiss city has its own hill, and for Bern it&#8217;s clearly Gurten, rising to 858 metres above sea level. City residents love coming here for sport, picnics or simply for an afternoon coffee with the family. <strong>A regular funicular called the Gurtenbahn runs to the top<\/strong>, departing from the Wabern district roughly every fifteen minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A return ticket on the funicular normally costs an adult 12.60 CHF (around \u00a311). But here comes the huge bonus of your accommodation \u2013 <strong>if you have a valid Bern Ticket, the ride up Gurten is included and you pay nothing at all<\/strong>. The funicular runs from seven in the morning, and the last descent leaves at half past eleven at night from Monday to Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top awaits a spacious green park with a wooden lookout tower, a large children&#8217;s playground and a fantastic view over the whole city on one side and the snowy Alpine peaks on the other. In winter there&#8217;s even a small toboggan slope here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: In mid-July the Gurtenfestival is regularly held on this hill. It&#8217;s one of the biggest and most popular open-air music festivals in Switzerland, so if you&#8217;re planning a summer trip, expect it to be very lively here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trhy-a-slavny-zibelemarit-949a1d4d.jpg\" alt=\"Markets and the famous Zibelem\u00e4rit\" class=\"wp-image-238100\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trhy-a-slavny-zibelemarit-949a1d4d.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trhy-a-slavny-zibelemarit-949a1d4d-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trhy-a-slavny-zibelemarit-949a1d4d-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trhy-a-slavny-zibelemarit-949a1d4d-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trhy-a-slavny-zibelemarit-949a1d4d-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trhy-a-slavny-zibelemarit-949a1d4d-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/trhy-a-slavny-zibelemarit-949a1d4d-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Christian Wasserfallen \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Markets_and_the_famous_Zibelemarit\"><\/span>14. Markets and the famous Zibelem\u00e4rit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bern lives for its markets, and it would be a real shame to come and miss them all. <strong>The traditional farmers&#8217; markets take place all year round every Tuesday and Saturday<\/strong> on B\u00e4renplatz and the adjoining M\u00fcnstergasse. You&#8217;ll find stalls with fresh vegetables, fragrant local cheeses, artisan bread and a flood of colourful flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A genuine phenomenon, though, is the autumn onion market called Zibelem\u00e4rit. It takes place only once a year, always on the fourth Monday in November. In 2026 the date falls on 23 November, and believe me, you won&#8217;t experience an atmosphere like it anywhere else. <strong>The market begins as early as four in the morning<\/strong>, when the city fills with stalls selling artistically braided onion plaits and garlic wreaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this day confetti is thrown about the streets, the scent of hot mulled wine (Gl\u00fchwein) is everywhere and people pin onion badges to their coats. It&#8217;s one of the city&#8217;s oldest folk festivals and the locals throw themselves into it with enormous enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: During the Zibelem\u00e4rit festival, expect the city centre to be extremely crowded. If you want to enjoy the atmosphere and admire the beautifully crafted onion wreaths in peace, head out ideally before six in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vanocni-trhy-plne-kouzel-0a1b5bbe.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas markets full of magic\" class=\"wp-image-238190\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vanocni-trhy-plne-kouzel-0a1b5bbe.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vanocni-trhy-plne-kouzel-0a1b5bbe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vanocni-trhy-plne-kouzel-0a1b5bbe-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vanocni-trhy-plne-kouzel-0a1b5bbe-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vanocni-trhy-plne-kouzel-0a1b5bbe-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vanocni-trhy-plne-kouzel-0a1b5bbe-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vanocni-trhy-plne-kouzel-0a1b5bbe-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Louis \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Christmas_markets_full_of_magic\"><\/span>15. Christmas markets full of magic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan your trip to Bern for the Advent season, a true winter fairy tale awaits you. The historic backdrop of the old town gives the Christmas markets an incredibly romantic touch. <strong>You&#8217;ll find the main and most beautiful market on M\u00fcnsterplatz<\/strong>, right in the shadow of the mighty cathedral. In 2026 it will run from 28 November all the way to Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This market focuses above all on traditional Swiss crafts. You can buy hand-carved wooden toys, beautiful ceramics, woollen jumpers and plenty of original gifts. The ever-present scent of roasted almonds, cinnamon and baked chestnuts will quickly put you in the right Christmas mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second major market is located on Waisenhausplatz and begins a day earlier, on 27 November 2026. <strong>This market even runs after Christmas until 3 January 2027<\/strong>, which is great news for those heading to Switzerland over the New Year. The range here is a touch more ordinary, but thanks to the festive lighting the atmosphere is still gorgeous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Before you head to the markets, take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bernerweihnachtsmarkt.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bernerweihnachtsmarkt.ch<\/a> website, where you&#8217;ll find exact opening hours for individual days of the week, as they can vary slightly at weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next_from_Bern\"><\/span>Where to go next from Bern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bern has a strategic location in the very heart of the country, so it works as an ideal base for further exploring. Around the city you&#8217;ll find stunning nature, and from here you can easily reach every corner of Switzerland by train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Fairy-tale Blausee:<\/strong> This beautifully blue little lake in the middle of the Kandergrund nature park is about forty minutes from Bern by train and bus. Admission varies by day of the week, but a ride in a glass-bottomed boat, described on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blausee.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">nature park website<\/a>, is definitely worth it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Glacial Oeschinensee:<\/strong> A breathtaking high-mountain lake listed by UNESCO. From Bern you can reach Kandersteg by train in an hour. The cable car will cost you roughly 36 to 40 CHF depending on the season. Watch out for a new rule for 2026, when the popular Berner Oberland Pass no longer applies to this cable car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-best-places-visit\/\">Switzerland holiday: where to go, what to see and when<\/a> : read our comprehensive guide to the whole country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/\">Lucerne: 14 things to see<\/a> : discover another gorgeous city with a wooden bridge and a beautiful lake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/zermatt-switzerland-things-to-do\/\">Zermatt and the Matterhorn: what to see and do<\/a> : head south to Europe&#8217;s most famous mountain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/zurich-switzerland\/\">Zurich: what to see and do<\/a> : explore Switzerland&#8217;s financial capital full of modern art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning your trip and still have a few practical little things nagging at you? You&#8217;re not alone. I&#8217;ve gathered the answers to the most common questions that come up around a visit to Bern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the tricky business of its capital-city status to the real safety of that famous swimming in the River Aare. Here you have everything important clearly in one place, so you can set off with a completely clear head.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781265936000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Bern_the_capital_of_Switzerland\"><\/span>Is Bern the capital of Switzerland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>From a legal perspective, no, because Switzerland has no official capital city according to its constitution. However, since 1848, Bern has functioned as the so-called &#8220;Bundesstadt&#8221; or federal city, where the government and parliament are located. It was chosen as a political compromise to prevent all power from being concentrated in wealthy Zurich.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781265936001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_should_you_set_aside_for_a_visit\"><\/span>How many days should you set aside for a visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>200000<\/p>\n<p>You can comfortably explore the main historical sights in the old town in one very packed day. However, two days are ideal so you have time for museums, a trip to Gurten, and swimming in the river. Three days will then allow you to take a fantastic excursion to Lake Blausee.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781265936002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_really_swim_safely_in_the_Aare_River\"><\/span>Can you really swim safely in the Aare River?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, during the summer months this is the most popular local activity and even an official Swiss &#8220;living tradition&#8221;. However, the water has a strong current, so swimming is only suitable for confident swimmers. Make sure to check out the exit points beforehand and if needed, use the freely accessible pools in the Marzilibad area.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781265936003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exactly_does_the_Bern_Ticket_include\"><\/span>What exactly does the Bern Ticket include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a tourist card that you get for free with every official accommodation in the city. It allows you to use all public transport in zones 100 and 101 free of charge throughout your stay. It&#8217;s also valid for trips to Belp Airport and for rides on the Marzilibahn and Gurtenbahn funiculars.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781265936004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_trip_from_Zurich_take\"><\/span>How long does the trip from Zurich take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nThe train connection is incredibly fast and convenient. The fastest direct trains cover the route from Zurich to Bern in just 56 minutes, and there are roughly ninety connections running daily. Plus, the station is located right on the edge of the old town, so you can head straight out to explore the sights.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781265936005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_get_a_good_meat-free_meal_in_the_center\"><\/span>Where can you get a good meat-free meal in the center?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Bern has an amazing vegetarian scene. A sure bet is the self-service chain tibits right by the station, which has been operating here since 2003 and offers a huge buffet. If you&#8217;re looking for a more luxurious experience, book a table at restaurant ZOE, which boasts a Michelin star for its meat-free menu.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781265936006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_trip_to_Bern_worth_it_even_in_winter\"><\/span>Is a trip to Bern worth it even in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Definitely yes. While you&#8217;ll miss out on swimming in the river, the city offers beautiful Christmas markets at M\u00fcnsterplatz and Waisenhausplatz. Plus, in November there&#8217;s the unique onion market Zibelem\u00e4rit. You&#8217;ll be reliably protected from bad weather by six kilometers of historic arcades called Lauben.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the best of Switzerland&#8217;s federal city. 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