Bern

Temples & religious sites

Bern Minster

A Gothic cathedral in Bern's old town, construction of which began in 1421. Its 100.6-meter spire is the tallest in Switzerland, offering a great view from the top.

Museums & galleries

Kunstmuseum Bern

Kunstmuseum Bern is an art museum in Bern, Switzerland's capital, which opened its doors in 1879. With such a long history, it's a wonderful place to take your time appreciating a wide range of artworks.

Attraction

Zimmerwald Observatory

An observatory operated by the University of Bern's Astronomical Institute, equipped with five telescopes of various sizes. It's well worth a visit for travelers who want a closer look at the stars and the universe.

Museums & galleries

Zentrum Paul Klee

An art museum in Bern dedicated to Paul Klee, housed in a striking building designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano. It brings together a large number of Klee's paintings under one roof.

Museums & galleries

Historical Museum of Bern

Bern Historical Museum, built in 1894, is Switzerland's second-largest history museum, home to artifacts spanning many eras. It took on its current form after a 2009 extension.

Nature

Gurten

An 858-meter mountain south of Bern. From the summit, you can enjoy sweeping views over the city, the Jura mountains, and the Alps.

Museums & galleries

Kunsthalle Bern

This art gallery is located on Helvetiaplatz in Bern, Switzerland. It's a compact space that's great for viewing contemporary art exhibitions.

Museums & galleries

Einsteinhaus

Einstein's former home on Kramgasse in Bern, where he lived with his family from 1903 to 1905. It's a significant site in the history of physics, as his paper on the theory of relativity was written here.