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About Bern

The capital of Switzerland, Bern is a great city with beautiful views of the Alps and a well preserved medieval old town.
Bern is the capital and the fourth most populous city in Switzerland. Bern's city centre is largely medieval and is recognised by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage Site. Its most famous sight is the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with moving puppets. It also has a 15C Gothic cathedral and a 15C town hall. Thanks to 6km of arcades, the town boasts 1 of the longest covered shopping promenades in Europe. Since 16C, the city has a bear pit to house its heraldic animals. The Federal Palace, built 1857-1902 can also be visited. The Rose Garden is a Rosarium on a hill, converted into a park from a former cemetery. There are Renaissance allegorical statues on public fountains in the Old Town.

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Aparthotel Il Momento Bern Expo - Self Check-In Hotel

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Situated within 1.1 km of Bernexpo and 1.6 km of Wankdorf Stadium in Bern, Aparthotel Il Momento Bern Expo - Self Check-In Hotel features accommodation with seating area. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The aparthotel has facilities for disabled guests. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, units have bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, cocktails and high tea. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity of the property. Bärengraben is 1.4 km from the aparthotel, while Bern Clock Tower is 3.1 km from the property. Bern-Belp Airport is 11 km away. Read more...

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Looking for some interesting things to do in Bern? Here are some recommended attractions and sights for you.

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Attractions in Bern

  • BarenPark, Bern
  • Bern Minster
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Bern
  • Bern Historical Museum
  • Botanical Garden, Bern
  • Dahlholzli Zoo, Bern
  • Historic Center, Bern
  • Jungerngasse, Bern
  • Kramgasse, Bern
  • Marktgasse, Bern
  • Natural History Museum of Bern
  • Museum of Communication, Bern
  • Swiss Alpines Museum, Bern
  • Zentrum Paul Klee, Bern
  • Zytglogge, Bern

Bern City voice guide

Voice guided walking tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace. You can start walking at any time and stop whenever and wherever you like, for as long as you like. For RoutePerfect customers with our partner VoiceMap's mobile app.

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Beautiful Bern: A Guide to the Old Town’s Fountains, Clocktowers, and Legends

Walking Tour40min1km

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