4.7(23 Reviews)

Bern

The historic old town of Bern is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This includes the dreamy alleys, the numerous ornate fountains, the famous Zytgloggeturm and the over 100 m high Münsterturm. The Aare River winds around the city in a U-shape. The city's more than 6 km of arcades are popularly called "Lauben". The Federal Palace of the Swiss government belongs to the capital of Switzerland like the view from the Rose Garden over the roofs of the old town and into the Bernese Alps.

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“It was a fabulous day starting with a boat trip up the lake to Vitznau, then stepping onto the train up to Rigi Kaltbad. The mineral baths were totally relaxing, from the bubble pools to the stunning outdoor views, plus the herbal steam room, mineral pool tranquility and sauna. A truly sensational day.”
NZJane
on Rigi Kaltbad Spa admission mineral bath incl. day ticket Rigi cableways
“5 stars for the mountain views, lucky with the weather and to be seated on the revolving part of the restaurant. Most of the cable staff were confused with this app/ticket, only one out of six knew to scan the QR code with a different app, the rest let us through the barrier with a couple of them saying we should have had a paper or different sort of ticket. No extra cost etc. but be warned. Waitress in the restaurant didn't recognise the ticket either so had to check with a manager but all good in the end. Meat and cheese board for 2 people as expected - four different ones of each, a couple of pieces of cheese, four slices of each meat.”
GBRoas
on Schilthorn Afternoon Snack "Piz Gloria Zvieri" including train ticket from Stechelberg
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Frequently asked questions

Bern · answered by our editorial team

What activities can you do in Bern?

There are many exciting activities in Bern such as Aareböötle from Thun, the art museum, sightseeing flights from Bern-Belp, Aareschwimmen, Escape Games, Bernaqua or skydiving.

What are the places of interest and excursions in Bern?

Bern, the capital of Switzerland, offers countless sights and excursion destinations. Among the most important are:

  • the UNESCO certified old town
  • the Bear Park on the Aare
  • the Federal Palace
  • the Rose Garden
  • the Zytgloggeturm
  • the Bern Cathedral
  • the open-air swimming pool Marzili
  • the big ski jump.

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