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What to do in Bern
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
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.
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 Natural History Museum
Marvel at the shimmering quartz crystals and life-sized dioramas of animals in this large nature museum that traces the history of our planet.
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.
Areas of Bern
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historic sites and museums. Make a stop by Einstein-Haus or Bern Town Hall 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, Botanical Garden and Bern Art Museum 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.