Must-see attractions in Bern

Bern Must-Sees

Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old City is defined by its six kilometers of limestone arcades and medieval layout. The Zytglogge clock tower features a 15th-century astronomical mechanism, while the nearby Käfigturm marks the city's former prison gate. Artistic highlights include the wave-like Zentrum Paul Klee and the city’s unique 16th-century fountains, such as the Kindlifresserbrunnen. The Bundesplatz serves as the political heart of Switzerland, flanked by the Parliament Building and the Baroque Church of the Holy Ghost.

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Old City of Bern

Medieval historic city center featuring well-preserved architecture, arcades, fountains, and landmarks. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and architectural significance.

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Zytglogge Clock Tower

Historic medieval clock tower and former city gate featuring an astronomical clock, figurine plays, and panoramic views.

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Prison Tower

The Käfigturm is a Baroque tower in Bern, Switzerland. It is part of the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site of the Old City of Bern and the…

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Paul Klee Center

The Zentrum Paul Klee is a museum dedicated to the artist Paul Klee, located in Bern, Switzerland and designed by the Italian architect…

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Zentrum Paul Klee

The Zentrum Paul Klee is a museum dedicated to the artist Paul Klee, located in Bern, Switzerland and designed by the Italian architect…

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Bundesplatz

The Bundesplatz is the Government Plaza in Bern, de facto the capital city of Switzerland.

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Child Eater Fountain

The Kindlifresserbrunnen is a painted stone fountain at the Kornhausplatz in Bern, Switzerland.

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Pfeiferbrunnen

The Pfeiferbrunnen is a fountain near Spitalgasse 21 in Bern, Switzerland.

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Church of the Holy Ghost

The Church of the Holy Ghost is a Swiss Reformed Church in Bern, Switzerland.

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Kirchenfeldbrücke

This 19th-century iron truss bridge spans the Aare River, connecting the historic Old City with the Kirchenfeld district. Completed in 1883, it offers elevated views of the Bernese Alps and the federal parliament buildings.

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Kirchenfeldbrücke

This 19th-century iron truss bridge spans the Aare River, connecting the historic Old City with the Kirchenfeld district. Completed in 1883, it offers elevated views of the Bernese Alps and the federal parliament buildings.