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Thanks to its well-preserved medieval townscape, the Old Town of Bern was entered onto UNESCO’s listing of World Heritage Sites in 1983.

UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
The capital of Switzerland has many charms. Its quaint old town is framed by the Aare Riverand offers spectacular views of the Alps.

With its 6 km of limestone buildings andmedieval arcades,its Renaissance fountainswith colorful figures, and its beautiful cathedral surrounded by picturesque rooftops, Bern, founded in 1191, is truly a gem of medievalarchitecture in Europe.

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Phone  +41 (0)31 544 31 15
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Bern Welcome
Bahnhofplatz 10a
Postfach
3001  Bern
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)31 328 12 12
info@bern.com
bern.com

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UNESCO World Heritage in Switzerland
Phone  +41 (0)31 544 31 15
ourheritage.ch
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Contact

Bern Welcome
Bahnhofplatz 10a
Postfach
3001 Bern
Phone  +41 (0)31 328 12 12
bern.com

Travel information: Bern

  • Bern "Catch the Agent" GPS game for team events in Bern

    This interactive agent game is played right in the city of Bern. You chase rival teams and score... from CHF 20
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  • Bern Self-Guided Reading City Tour in Bern

    You will discover all the key attractions of Bern: iconic landmarks (such as Federal Palace, Bern... from CHF 4
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  • Bern Lucerne, Engelberg, and Mt. Titlis Private Tour

    Swap a day in Bern for a day in the Swiss Alps around Lucerne with a private guide, and enjoy a trip... from CHF 770
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  • Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Bern Suite Discovery Package

    1 night, 1 Night in Suite, Breakfast, W-Lan per person per night, Welcome drink per person per stay, Public... from CHF 690
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    valid: 10.07.2025 - 31.08.2025

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  • Bern The Grand Tour of Bern, 5 days

    Included: Overnight stay in the selected category incl. breakfast Daily luggage transfers Costs for... from CHF 955
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    valid: 10.07.2025 - 26.09.2025

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  • Bern 5 Days Family Tour in Switzerland

    From the historic capital of Bern, this trip takes you to the Emmental, where you can taste... from CHF 1,865
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  • Bern Bern private and guided walking tour

    Discover Switzerland’s capital during a private and guided walking tour.Stroll through the medieval... from CHF 336
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