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Bern

The Parliament Building, the Aare and the BearPark: This is Bern. The Swiss capital, however, has so much more to offer than the usual sights.

When it comes to sightseeing, no other city can compare to Bern. The Swiss capital offers a unique way to discover the city: by water. So, pack your swimwear, plunge into the Aare and let yourself drift past the Parliament Building, the Bern Cathedral (Münster) and the BearPark where a bear family has been living in their redesigned enclosure since 2009.

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The Old Town’s architectural highlights

The Rose Garden is a picturesque park above the BearPark and has been home to these elegant flowers since 1917. Why not take a moment to relax and read a book from the Rose Garden’s own library. It is only a short stroll from the park to the Old Town of Bern, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Sheltered by the 6-km-long shopping promenade, these arcades are called the “Lauben” and are perfect for exploring the Old Town with its architectural highlights, such as the fountains and bay windows with Renaissance features. The Clock Tower (Zytglogge) is in the heart of the Old Town and is undoubtedly a highlight for all ages with its hourly show of moving figures. A visit to one of the many museums is also worthwhile as it is not without reason that Bern is a stronghold of culture. There are plenty of museums to choose from.

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Live webcam: The city of Bern seen from the Rosengarten

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Experiences

Museum tips in the city of Bern

The city of Bern offers a multitude of first-rate museums within a relatively compact area.

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Destinations

Aare river

The city’s inhabitants have a special relationship to their river. When the temperature rises, Bern’s inhabitants do what they like best: they go boating on the Aare.

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The Gurten: Festivals and nature on Bern’s local mountain

Every year, the Gurten Festival with its national and international bands attracts thousands of music fans over four days. During the remaining 361 days Bern’s local mountain is also a perfect place to linger. The locals call it lovingly the “Güsche” and it is a true paradise for children. The little ones can run around on the playground or take a ride on the miniature railway.

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Gurten

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Stories from Bern

Grünes Band, Bern

With the “vegetable mule” on Cycle Route 888

Bern is renowned for its old town. Visitors are less aware of the closeness to nature and the sustainable lifestyle in the city. “Vegetable mule” Thomas Wieland, represents both. He carries 200 kilograms of vegetables and fruit from his organic farm to the city every week on his e-bike and trailer.
Band Troubas Kater, Bern

That’s just how things are in Bern

People in the Swiss capital make time for one another and make the effort to listen. This atmosphere gives the city a real sense of creativity and identity. Bern produces characteristic beer and unmistakable music. Alexander Balajew and Lukas Hasler can do both. They are part of a city that has found its own pace.
Zentrum Paul Klee, Bern

On the trail of painter Paul Klee through Bern

The Zentrum Paul Klee houses the largest collection of work by this world-class artist, who spent half his life in Bern. Visitors not only admire his pictures, they also get to pick up a paintbrush themselves.

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Bern Welcome
Bahnhofplatz 10a
CH-3011 Bern