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.
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.
Einstein-Haus
You can study the exhibits at Einstein-Haus, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Innere Stadt. 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.
Bern Town Hall
After visiting Bern Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Things to do
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Gruyères, Cheese Factory & Maison Cailler Day Trip from Bern
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
From Zurich: Private Aare River Rafting Day Trip to Bern
Top hotels in Old City of Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
"For a mostly automated hotel, I found it cozy and the skeleton crew staff to be super helpful. The room was larger than I expected (based on the website images) and everything was modern, clean, and in working order. Would definitely recommend!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
"Hotel was in great location, close to the train station. Reception staff were lovely and helpful. Everything was in walking distance"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
NH Bern The Bristol
"服務人員非常友好，樂於助人！離車站8分鐘就到～以後我還會再入住"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Savoy Bern
"Room was clean and staff was very helpful!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
"Excellent, Location, very clean and well maintain."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
"This is a very lovely hotel. It exceeded my expectations. Clean, comfortable, very hospitable staff. The only downside is the heat control. The lowest heat setting is 20 degrees which much too hot for sleeping. The staff were apologetic and brought us a fan but we needed to have the windows open ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge.
Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Weisses Quartier
Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.
Matte
If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Untertorbrucke are top sights worth seeing.
Monbijou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Freibad Marzili and Federal Palace.
Old City of Bern
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- Visit Bern
- Prison Tower
- Bern Town Hall
- Bärenpark
- Visit Muri bei Bern
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- Berner Munster
- Postfinance Arena
- Bern Rose Garden
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- Bern Art Museum
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- Theater am Zytglogge
- Paul Klee Museum
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- Wankdorf Stadium
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- Einstein Museum
