UNESCO World Heritage Switzerland

Bern

 
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Old City of Bern





Founded in 1191, the Swiss capital Berne features a historic Old Town quarter renowned for its medieval magic, impressive cathedral and attractive arcades.    

Highlights:

Visit the Zytglogge in the old city of Bern and learn more about the impressive tower from the 1300s. Discover the first Western city gate and enjoy an incredible view of everything from the city to the Alps. Admire the golden inner workings of the clock and see an incredible puppet show Visit the Zytglogge in the old city of Bern and learn more about the impressive tower from the 1300s. Discover the first Western city gate and enjoy an incredible view of everything from the city to the Alps. Admire the golden inner workings of the clock and see an incredible puppet show.
 
 
        
Conceived in the 1300s, the clock tower is one of the remainders of Bern's first city walls. For over 600 years, the clock has struck on the hour. Inside, time seems to stand still and cool solitude awaits. Conceived in the 1300s, the clock tower is one of the remainders of Bern's first city walls.
 
The reliable ticks of the Middle Age technology impart a steadiness to visitors. Approximately 130 steps to the top of the spiral staircase lead you to a lookout platform. From here, see the roofs of the old city and maybe even the Alps. 
 
Visit the clockwork with your guide and follow the puppet show step by step until the famous rooster crows.

 


Includes:  

     50-minute tour with guide      
 

Meeting point:   

Zytglogge (Clock Tower) on the side near the Kramgasse, Bern 
 
 

 Opening hours Tourist information Office at Bern Bahnhof:

• Monday - Saturday - from 09:00 to 19:00   
• Sunday and general holidays - from 09:00 to 18:00
 


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