Bern, the capital of Switzerland, seems like an ordinary city at first glance, but strolling past the fountains and seeing the ancient buildings immediately changes your impression. All the buildings are well maintained, the streets are always clean, and you can swim in the Aare River in the summer. Despite the proximity of industrial plants, the entire city is immersed in greenery.

What to see in Bern

Bern Historical Museum
The second largest history museum in Switzerland is the Bern Historical Museum. It houses a rich collection of over 250,000 exhibits.

Cathedral
Bern Cathedral is captivating: its venerable age (construction began in 1421), its magnificent decoration, and the 100-meter cathedral tower with a stunning view of the city.

Untertorbrücke Bridge
The Untertorbrücke Bridge was built in 1461, making it completely unlike other bridges in the city, which were built in the 19th century. Near the bridge, in the center of modern Bern, you can see live bears living in a “bear pit” built here in the mid-19th century.

Nideggkirche Church
This Gothic-style church, built on the foundations of an old fortress, together with other buildings, forms a unique architectural ensemble. At the beginning of the 21st century, the church was extensively restored.

Baroque Church of the Holy Spirit
This old Protestant church, known locally as the Heiligeistkirche, began construction in 1726 and was completed in 1729. The Church of the Holy Spirit has a very interesting layout.

Kinderfresserbrunnen Fountain
The Kinderfresserbrunnen Fountain on Kornhausplatz is one of many built during the Middle Ages (1516). It stands out for its unusual sculpture depicting a malevolent giant swallowing children who had strayed from the true path. The figure was intended to frighten the younger generation, protecting them from sin.

Albert Einstein House Museum
It was here, in Bern, that Einstein developed the special and general theories of relativity. The museum recreates not only the actual setting but also the atmosphere of the time, introducing visitors to Einstein’s life and work.