Old City of Bern Travel Guide
Bern
Visit 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.
Theater am Zytglogge
Enjoy a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a popular theatre 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.
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: Chocolate Tasting Tour
Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Top hotels in Old City of Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Hotel Savoy Bern
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
NH Bern The Bristol
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Bellevue Palace Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like French Church 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 Nydegg Church 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 Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum.
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