Old City of Bern
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group

From Zurich: 7-Day Tour to Geneva with Tickets and Lodging
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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 Bern Clock Tower 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 Clock Tower are two attractions nearby that you can check out.