Berne, Switzerland

Berne Travel Guide

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Local name: Bern Population: 133.8 thous.Area: 19.93 mi²Elevation: 1772 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°56'53"N, 7°26'47"E
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Berne Top Attractions

Berne Attractions - What to See and Explore

Berne offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Zytglogge, Bern Minster, Bärengraben, Tierpark Dählhölzli. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Berne by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Berne.

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Fountain

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    Zähringerbrunnen

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    FountainMonuments and statuesHistorical placeGrünes Quartier
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    Mosesbrunnen

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    FountainMonuments and statuesHistorical placeGrünes Quartier
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    Läuferbrunnen

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    FountainSchwarzes Quartier
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    Anna-Seiler-Brunnen

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    FountainVernacular architectureGelbes Quartier
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    Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen

    Innere Stadt, BerneHistoric fountain with a colorful statue
    FountainMonuments and statuesWeisses Quartier
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Church

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    Bern Minster

    Innere Stadt, BerneTowering 1400s edifice with iconic spire
    ChurchGothic Revival architectureGrünes Quartier
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    Nydeggkirche

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    ChurchGothic Revival architectureSchwarzes Quartier
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    Church of the Holy Ghost

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    ChurchBaroque architectureRotes Quartier
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    House of Religions

    Mattenhof-Weissenbühl, Berne
    TempleCivic centerSacred and religious sitesHolligen
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    St Ursula's Church

    Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Berne
    ChurchGothic Revival architectureKirchenfeld
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Square

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Park

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    Tierpark Dählhölzli

    Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Berne
    ParkZooOutdoor activitiesKirchenfeld
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    Bern Botanical Garden

    Breitenrain-Lorraine, Berne
    Botanical gardenGardenLookoutAltenberg
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    Gurten Mountain

    BerneMountain with restaurants and city views
    MountainNatural attraction
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    Egelsee

    Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Berne
    LakeNatural attractionBody of waterSchosshalde
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    Rosengarten

    Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Berne
    GardenParkView pointSchosshalde
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Bridge

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Concerts and shows

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    Mattequartier

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    Concerts and showsTheaterSchwarzes Quartier
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    Bern Theatre

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    Concerts and showsTheaterGelbes Quartier
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    Ono

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    Concerts and showsTheaterGrünes Quartier
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    Ehemaliges Schlachthaus

    Innere Stadt, Berne
    Concerts and showsTheaterGrünes Quartier
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    Mahogany Hall

    Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Berne
    Concerts and showsTheaterBars and clubsGryphenhübeli
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Art gallery

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Memorial

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Day trips

Berne – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Berne, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Swiss Vapeur Parc, Lungern, Fiescheralp.

  • swiss vapeur parc48 milesSW
  • lungern35 milesE
  • fiescheralp49 milesSE
  • sphinx observatory38 milesSE
  • jungfrau37 milesSE

Best Time To Visit Berne

Learn when is the best time to travel to Berne weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and August are the busiest months in this location.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February and March. Most of it rains in June.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Berne?

What is the best time to visit Berne?

June and August are the busiest months in this location. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit bern Bern region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Switzerland.