Old City of 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.
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.
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.
Prison Tower (Kafigturm)
Once used to confine felons and now a venue for exhibitions, this tall structure has served the city of Bern for nearly four centuries.
Theater am Zytglogge
Get tickets for a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a storied theater in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Nydeggbrucke
You can find out about the history of Innere Stadt with a visit to Nydeggbrucke. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Things to do
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
Bern Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour
Historic Bern: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
Bern Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
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Other neighborhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Gelbes Quartier, French Church and Prison Tower (Kafigturm) are top sights worth seeing.
Grünes Quartier
While visiting Grünes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Einstein-Haus and Bern Town Hall.
Weisses Quartier
While Weisses Quartier isn't home to many top sights, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rotes Quartier
While visiting Rotes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee.
Matte
If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Nydegg Church are top sights worth seeing.
Monbijou
Monbijou might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.