Location: Bern
Top Things to do in Bern
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Bern, Canton of Bern
A powerful force since medieval times, the thriving Swiss capital is an appealing city of museums and collections. Bernmobil is the capital's transit service. A BernCard is valid on trams and buses that serve the city. A free bike service is also an option for getting around. The Historical Museum and the Collection of the Bern Museum of Fine Arts house the art and architecture of millennia. The Einstein House and the Paul Klee Center showcase the work of two of Bern's famous former inhabitants.
Restaurants in Bern
1. Bundesplatz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 419 reviews
The social heart of the city, this public square is named for the bear, the animal that serves as Bern's symbol.
Reviewed By Ogi0 - Sofia, Bulgaria
As its name suggests, the square is located in front of the Bundeshaus. The central bank is nearby, and good photos can be taken from the square itself. There is also a large water cascade suitable for children .
2. Federal Building (Bundeshaus)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 817 reviews
The home of the Swiss national government, this building's political significance stands out in an otherwise quiet city.
Reviewed By dinosd123 - Athens, Greece
Beautiful building, nice outside standing and very nice surroundings. A very peaceful area, everything moving just nice and very, very calm, quite a few shops and coffee shops around and an excellent place to walk around and watch.
3. Bundesterrasse
4. Weltpostdenkmal
5. Clock Tower - Zytglogge
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4.0 based on 1,746 reviews
This prominent landmark has for centuries kept time for Bern's residents and puts on an elaborate show each hour.
Reviewed By parsa2016 - Champigny-sur-Marne, France
Clock tower is beautiful more than you can imagine Each second of bing there could take you to it's history and wonderful people who lived there and spend their time in the Bern during time
6. Child Eater Fountain (Kindlifresserbrunnen)
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4.0 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By Ogi0 - Sofia, Bulgaria
The most interesting of the many fountains built in Bern. I think it was made in the 16th century and reflects the local folklore about the monster that eats children.
7. Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen
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4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
The Lady Justice has a sword in her right hand and the golden scales of justice in her left, and her eyes are blindfolded. An her feet are a sultan, emperor, king and pope with closed eyes, showing their reverence for justice. When Napoleon's army marched into Bern, soldiers stole the sword and scales!
8. Zahringerbrunnen
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
The bear fountain is a helmeted black bear with a banner and shield with a cup devoting grapes at its feet. Fabulous stone fountain from the 16th century.
9. Mosesbrunnen
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4.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This fountain is not the original as it had to be removed due to damaged feet, the tablet being shattered and other deterioration. The current one is from 1791 and the sculptor was Nikolaus Sporrer from Konstanz.
10. Laeuferbrunnen
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
The messenger fountain is located in Nydegg. The messenger is wearing the city's colours and on his chest is its coat of arms. It is Bern, so he is accompanied by a small bear, also a messenger. The original is in Bern's Historical Museum.
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