Things to do in Bern
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Tours & day trips
See all 59 activitiesOpens in new tabBern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 8 activitiesOpens in new tabBern: Gruyères Cheese and Cailler Chocolate Tasting Tour
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 5 activitiesOpens in new tabBern: Private 18-Minute Helicopter Flight for up to 3 People
Cruises & boat tours
See all 3 activitiesOpens in new tabLuzern City Small-Group Tour incl. Lake Cruise
What to do in Bern
Popular places to visit
Federal Palace
Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.
Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
Bern Art Museum
Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.
Bern Historical Museum
Browse this prominent Swiss museum to find local treasures from the Stone Age to the present day and get to know the man behind the genius in the Einstein Museum.
Botanical Garden
Wander across continents as you walk between the greenhouses and gardens with a remarkable variety of exotic and local vegetation.
Theater am Zytglogge
Enjoy a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a popular theatre in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Bern Natural History Museum
Marvel at the shimmering quartz crystals and life-sized dioramas of animals in this large nature museum that traces the history of our planet.
Areas of Bern
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Bern Clock Tower or Einstein-Haus while you're exploring the area.
Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde
If you're spending some time in Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Paul Klee Museum and Bern Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Breitenrain-Lorraine
While visiting Breitenrain-Lorraine, you might make a stop by sights like Wankdorf Stadium and Botanical Garden.
Langgasse-Felsenau
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Langgasse-Felsenau and surrounding area, you can visit Botanical Garden and Bern Art Museum.
Monbijou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Freibad Marzili and Federal Palace.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.