Location: Bern
Despite being less well-known than Zurich or Geneva, Bern is Switzerland’s capital and a magnificent, historic metropolis steeped in Swiss culture and history. Bern has everything you could want, from fascinating museums to breathtaking vistas and delectable cuisine.
Bern is an excellent place to visit if you want to get a feel for the Swiss countryside because it is close to some of the country’s most attractive and scenic areas while also being conveniently connected to the rest of the country’s major cities, such as Zurich and Geneva.
Bern has some of the top museums in Switzerland, a beautiful historic district, and easy access to some of the country’s most beautiful parks and forests. It serves as a fantastic cultural hub from which to venture out into Switzerland’s breathtaking landscape.
A 6-night, 7-day Switzerland tour from Zurich. Visits to Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, and Rhine Falls. Special boat trip to Yvoire in France. 7-Day Switzerland Tour from Zurich Highlights See the Swiss Alps in style Embark on a scenic journey to Bern Discover Yvoire and Gruyeres Special boat trip to Yvoire…
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The Aare Gorge (Aareschlucht) is a portion of the Aare River that carves through a limestone ridge near Meiringen, in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region. The Aare Glacier carved out the Aare Gorge over many centuries. Water from glaciers, mills made from glacial rock, limestone cliffs: it all exists here. Learn…
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On the outskirts of the federal city, Italian star architect Renzo Piano constructed the renowned Paul Klee Center in 2005. Along with the largest Klee collection in the world, you'll find a variety of shopping and entertainment options, as well as a beautiful venue for special events and, most importantly,…
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The Münsterplattform Bern has many grassy areas and shady chestnut trees, making it a great place for a picnic, some playtime, and some R&R. This former churchyard is now a popular meeting area due to its stunning panorama over the Aare, the Alps, and the Bernese Matte neighborhood. Bernese of…
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Bundesplatz Bern (Parliament Square) was a depressing, automobile-filled parking area until 2003. The arrival of the vibrant vegetable, fruit, and flower market on Tuesdays and Saturdays, however, helped lift spirits (still held twice weekly). Between 2003 and 2004, the area underwent extensive renovations, clearing the way for a clear view…
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The Swiss Parliament is located in the Parliament Building in Bern, which is considered the "heart" of Swiss democracy. Under its impressive dome, parliament sessions take place, and federal government and administrative offices are located in the west and east wings, respectively, in Switzerland. Bundesplatz, often known as Parliament Square,…
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