Sightseeing in Bern - what to see. Complete travel guide

Bern is a capital of Switzerland. This is a relatively small city that is full of wonderful and unforgettable places. Originally the name of the city came from the word “bear” and in past times there has been a tradition to keep at least one bear in Bern.

When starting our talk about this city, we simply must mention that the most famous and one of most visited sights of Bern is Bärengraben or “A Pit of Bears”. Here you can see real bear, either big or small ones. Among other sights are the local Botanical garden, many museums, large number of historical sights and, finally, a magnificent Einstein’s house.

The city has a fantastic moderate climate that is loyal to all visitors. This is another reason of popularity of Bern among travellers from all over the world. The city is small, but it really has everything to make tourists happy and leave only best and most positive memories. Clocks on the Zytglogge tower are, probably, the most famous sight that indeed has many fans. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

These clocks are not only the historical sight and pride of the city, but also a historical and cultural value. They feature refined beauty and grace of work of a great master.

Bern is a very comfortable place with well-developed infrastructure. This is another reason to visit this magnificent city that traditionally catches attention of thousands of tourists from different parts of our planet.

Well-preserved historic district of Bern is considered today as a single landmark; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each of the monuments presented here is unique. In the historical part is the Cathedral, construction of which began in 1421 and lasted until the late 19th century. Its height of the tower is about 100 meters; cathedral represents a surprising mixture of different architectural styles. The facade around the main entrance is decorated with ancient bas-reliefs, there are more than 200.

A striking historical monument of the boundary between the 19th and 20th centuries is Bundeshaus palace. The Federal Palace has long been available for tourists to visit, everyone can appreciate its luxurious interior, richly decorated with sculptures, ancient frescos and canvases. Within the walls of this palace is an interesting collection of antiques.

 There are also pretty unusual attractions in Bern, including a fountain with a frightening name "Kindlifresserbrunnen" which is translated as “Child Eater Fountain”. This fountain was installed in the 16th century on the Kornhaus square, the exact history of the construction of the fountain is unknown. It complements the sculpture body, which devours the child; according to one version, the sculpture is dedicated to the myth of Kronos. 

One of the most beautiful and interesting city promenades considered is the Kramgasse street. This is the largest street in the city, where there are numerous baroque buildings and monuments in the Gothic style. It is here in the house number 49 once lived Albert Einstein. Historic street is decorated with an abundance of fountains, and yet it has an interesting secret. Walking next to the fountains, you can see next to them latticed partitions on the ground. If you look closely, beneath there is a flowing stream; for hundreds of years it was the main source of fresh water for the residents. 

For those who love natural attractions, a stroll through the Kleine Schanze park in Bern is highly advised. The park is located on a small hill, with its viewing platforms overlooking the historic streets of Bern. This park is notable for its incredible landscape ornaments, in the warm season in its territory are dozens of species of ornamental plants and flowers. On the territory of this park are several excellent cafes.