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Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Federal Palace
Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
Bern Art Museum
Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.
Bern Historical Museum
Browse this prominent Swiss museum to find local treasures from the Stone Age to the present day and get to know the man behind the genius in the Einstein Museum.
Theater am Zytglogge
Get tickets for a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a storied theater in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Botanical Garden
Wander across continents as you walk between the greenhouses and gardens with a remarkable variety of exotic and local vegetation.
Prison Tower (Kafigturm)
Once used to confine felons and now a venue for exhibitions, this tall structure has served the city of Bern for nearly four centuries.
Areas of Bern
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historic sites and museums. Make a stop by Theater am Zytglogge or Einstein-Haus while you're exploring the area.
Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde
While visiting Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, you might make a stop by sights like Paul Klee Museum and Bern Rose Garden.
Breitenrain-Lorraine
If you're spending some time in Breitenrain-Lorraine, Wankdorf Stadium and Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Langgasse-Felsenau
While Langgasse-Felsenau isn't home to many top sights, Bern Art Museum and Theater am Zytglogge are some notable places to visit nearby.
Monbijou
Monbijou might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rotes Quartier
While visiting Rotes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee.