Berne Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
The capital city of Switzerland has everything you would expect from a modern city. The atmospheric Medieval Old Town is a maze of fabulous arcades and bustling alleys. Cutting edge architecture sits happily with glorious buildings like the Federal Palace and the magical Clock Tower with its musical bears. From the Einstein Museum to the open air lido, this is a fascinating city to visit.
Berne Highlights
- The Arcades - there are miles of medieval arcades weaving through the romantic Old Town, full of cafes, restaurants and great shops
- Federal Palace - seat of the Swiss Government built in the latter half of the 19th century is located on the fabulous Bundesplatz
- Marzili Lido - this free open-air lido is on the River Aare and in summer locals flock here to enjoy the cool waters
- Clock Tower - this marvellous mechanical clock features a cock that crows, musical bears and a mischievous jester
- Berne Cathedral - the largest and most important church in Switzerland soars above the Old Town
- Einstein Museum - this is the largest exhibition in the world dedicated to the man who came up with the Theory of Relativity
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