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Bern

City · canton of Bern · 540 m

Federal capital, with a UNESCO-listed medieval old town inside a loop of the Aare.

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To discover around Bern

PROGR - Cultural Production Centre

More than 150 artists from every discipline work in this studio in the heart of Bern, from graphic designers to choreographers and filmmakers. People meet here to produce art, but also to drink coffee, sell pictures and talk about books.

Eleven Fountains

Old City of Bern

Thanks to its well-preserved medieval townscape, the Old Town of Bern was entered onto UNESCO’s listing of World Heritage Sites in 1983.

The scenic Kambly Cookie Train connects the cities of Bern and Lucerne. Along the way, stop at the show confectionary where Switzerland's favorite cookies are produced: the Kambly Experience in Trubschachen.

Bernese life on the River Aare

Adored by locals, the turquoise waters of the Aare provide the ultimate base for adventures of every kind.

Clock Tower (Zytglogge)

Watch the puppet play at the Zytglogge clock tower, the landmark of Bern's old town. On a guided tour, climb inside the tower and see the medieval clockwork from 1530.

The Parliament Building

On your guided tour of the Parliament House in Bern, you will enter the heart of Swiss democracy: The halls where the National Council and Council of States meet. You will get to know the building and the background to everyday political life and discover amazing things.

Parliament Square

The 26 fountains of the Parliament Square’s water display represent the 26 cantons of Switzerland. Sometimes in rhythm, sometimes randomly, the water sprays up to seven metres into the air. This image is quite amazing in many regards. Such a sight would be practically unthinkable in front of other seats of government.

Source: Switzerland Tourism — myswitzerland.com, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.