Places to visit in Bern

Bern is also known as the city of fountains. Alongside the historical architecture, these fountains tell a tale of their own. There are currently more than a 1000 fountains in Bern. These fountains usually have intricate sculptures and paintings, some of which have been retouched.

The oldest clock tower in Bern built in the year 1503 is today one of its most important sights. The astronomical clock towered over Bern and had an authoritative function too being the city’s main clock.

Being the political centre of Switzerland, one must pay a visit to the House of Parliament while visiting Bern. The beautiful structure speaks volumes about Swiss history externally and is the seat of the Government of Switzerland internally.

The biggest attraction for children in Bern is the famous Bear Park. The bear is known to be the heraldic animal at Bern. One can view the bears in the park in their natural habitat. There are pools and caves that have been created for swimming and hibernation respectively.

The Zoological Garden is also very child friendly. The biggest attraction at the park is the basilisk lizard.

The Cathedral of Bern is one of the city’s tallest structures and is also the most important church in Switzerland since the Middle Ages. The exhibit on the Last Judgement is one of the most important features of the church. From the tower, one can enjoy breath-taking views of the city as well as the Alps.