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Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
¥5,021
per adult

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
¥11,046
per adult

Discover Bern. Understand Switzerland
¥5,021
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Discover Bern, Understand Switzerland Walking Tour
¥5,021
per adult

Best of Bern: Walking Tour of Old Town with Expert Guide
¥6,829
per adult

Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
¥5,222
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
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Bern must see attractions
1. Bern Rose Garden
Bern Rose Garden is one of the prettiest parks in the city, with 220 types of roses displayed. In this former cemetery, countless rows of colorful flowers, made up of rhododendrons, irises and azaleas now complement the eclectic rose collection. Spend some time reading a book in the peaceful setting before making your way through the Old Town.
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2. Federal Palace
The Bundeshaus is the impressive building housing the Swiss Parliament. It is easy to recognize in the Bern skyline with its remarkable large green dome at its center and two smaller versions on either side. Walk through the grand rooms of this structure, built between 1894 and 1902, and learn about its political and architectural importance.
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3. Berner Munster
The late-Gothic Berner Münster is a magnificent medieval cathedral that soars above Bern's Old Town. This vast building dates back to 1421, although the first church to occupy this site is thought to have been a small 12th-century chapel. From the top of the cathedral’s tower are fantastic views of the region.
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4. Paul Klee Museum
The Paul Klee Museum, opened in 2005, holds a large proportion of the Swiss German painter’s works. Peruse fine examples of cubist, surrealist and expressionist works in the three warehouses, with wave-like shapes, that undulate along a pleasant green field. Italian architect Renzo Piano designed the modern buildings to flow with the hills of the natural landscape.
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5. Bern Historical Museum
Educational, informative, but also visually stunning, the Bern Historical Museum will keep you fascinated for hours. Spend a few hours here to discover history, archeology, ethnography and numismatics from all corners of the world.
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6. Bern Art Museum
More than 50,000 objects fill the Bern Art Museum, covering eight centuries of artistic endeavors. Among the showcased items are sculptures, paintings, videos, drawings, prints and photographs. The focus is on art produced in Bern, Swiss art, 19th-century French art and international modern art.
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Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historic sites and museums. Make a stop by Bern Town Hall or Berner Munster while you're exploring the area.

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Open Photo by Yannik Adrion
Breitenrain-Lorraine
If you're spending some time in Breitenrain-Lorraine, Wankdorf Stadium and Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

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Open Photo by Paczeal Zhao
Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde
While visiting Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, you might make a stop by sights like Paul Klee Museum and Bern Rose Garden.

Langgasse-Felsenau
While Langgasse-Felsenau isn't home to many top sights, Botanical Garden and Bern Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Monbijou
Monbijou might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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