UNESCO - Bern Old Town — Attraction in Bern

Love it!!! Beautiful old town. Kinda a gothic herringbone main walking street with arcades on the sides. Epic and cool! Cute but firm different and smaller yet very well crafted statues of bears, humans and other animals and fictioned creatures adorned with striking colors and gold line the middle of the walkway and building windows.. So cute and adornful.. Clock towers at checkpoints making us feel like we are trapped in boxes at different sections we go.. Like we got lost in a different time and era. We walk with so much fun and peace, dodging trams and cars which are superbly considerate of pedestrians. At river got beautiful nature scenaries, houses perching on top of each other on countless hills. One great tip is going to the east side by the river for a hidden epic view.. Houses.. River.. Hills and the gorgeous bernese alps.. Like a masterful picture forever painted into my head.. Gorgeous. Overall, magnificent experience and very very special to my heart. One thing though, our expensive best western hotelbern could do better by informing us of construction at the time of booking instead of emailing us hours before check in.. Had to sleep through some drilling and noise.. Wasnt pretty.. Guess they just wanted win win.. Business ethics people.. Get better.. Also things are too expensive.. Even souvenirs and keychains are around a dozen euros. Other places we went were half that. We are tourists who come to your city to contribute to your economy.. Least you can do is return the favor and take care of us by lowering the prices a bit so we can have a piece of you home without breaking our bank.. We ended up taking some street sausages while 'couldnt find the store to pay..' because cost was getting too much.. Funny true story.. Had to confess because i love Bern so much and felt so bad afterwards that i donated 100$ to Unesco later on that night lol.. Sorry Bern.. Even better if i could donate specifically to Bern old town but couldnt find that option.. Sigh.. Overall spectacular trip, charming and beautiful super clean little town. forever extremely special in my heart. Thank you and love you Bern...

Bern's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the historic center of the capital city of Switzerland. It is renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, charming cobblestone streets, and numerous historical landmarks.

It is situated on a peninsula formed by a bend in the Aare River. The layout of the town has remained largely unchanged since the medieval period. The Old Town is known for its covered arcades (Lauben) which extend for miles and make Bern one of the longest covered shopping promenades in Europe.

A walking tour is the best way to explore Bern's Old Town. You can take a guided tour to learn about the history and significance of various landmarks, or explore at your own pace. Be sure to visit the Zytglogge (Clock Tower), one of Bern's most famous landmarks, to watch the clock's elaborate mechanisms and figures in action as the hour changes. Don't miss the area's selection of chocolate shops. Explore the Swiss Federal Palace, home to the Swiss government, and take a guided tour to learn about the country's political system and history. Visit the Bear Park near the Old Town to see Bern's emblematic animals. Finally, take a stroll along the Aare River for beautiful views of the city and surrounding hills.

Bern's Münster Cathedral is an iconic landmark with an impressive façade and beautiful stained glass windows. Climb the tower for panoramic views of the city. The Einstein Museum, located in the building where Albert Einstein lived while in Bern, offers insight into the famous physicist's life and work. Kramgasse is one of the main streets in the Old Town, lined with shops, cafes, and historic buildings. It leads to the Zytglogge and provides a lively atmosphere. The Old Town is also dotted with colorful and ornate fountains from the Renaissance period, each with its own unique design and history. The Rosengarten (Rose Garden) offers beautiful views of the Old Town and is a great spot to relax and take photos.

The Old Town is best explored on foot, but there are also trams and buses available for...

Walking across the centuries! We were looking for an Internet Cafe on Google Maps. Still taste of vegetarian food from Tibits (founded in 2000) Bern Bahnhof, this led to a memorable walking tour through the Old City of Bern built in 1200s. Walking on Route 8, we crossed the church field bridge (Kirchenfeldbrücke, built in 1883). Looking to the right, through the construction fence, I stabilized my iPhone X and took a couple of photos of picture-perfect view of historic architecture to the right of the bank of river Aare. Next random sighting was the magnificent mechanical clock tower (Zytglogge, built in the 13th century). Finally, a walk on the historic street (Marktgasse, from those ancient times), a hectic marketplace with a seemingly harmonious blend of old architecture, countless shops and the buses - a symbol of state of art public transport from...