Old City of Bern
Bern
Visit Old City of Bern
Popular places to visit
Federal Palace
Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Bern Art Museum
Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.
Nydeggbrucke
You can find out about the history of Innere Stadt with a visit to Nydeggbrucke. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Theater am Zytglogge
Get tickets for a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a storied theater in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Prison Tower (Kafigturm)
Once used to confine felons and now a venue for exhibitions, this tall structure has served the city of Bern for nearly four centuries.
Things to do
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Gruyères, Cheese Factory & Maison Cailler Day Trip from Bern
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
Top hotels in Old City of Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Absolutely loved our stay! Wonderful location to see all the sites .,, super friendly snd helpful staff and a lovely, warm, beautifully decorated atmosphere.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Hotel Savoy Bern
Great location and the staff are very helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
NH Bern The Bristol
The hotel was clean and a very cozy feeling. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. The location was great.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Superb hotel highly recommend
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Clean room, staff are super, bfast is very good, air cond is good, also I could open window when I need a bit of fresh air.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room is clean. Shower water pressure is good. Great location to everything!
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Gelbes Quartier, Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge are top sights worth seeing.
Grünes Quartier
While visiting Grünes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.
Weisses Quartier
While Weisses Quartier isn't home to many top sights, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rotes Quartier
While visiting Rotes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee.
Matte
If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Untertorbrucke are top sights worth seeing.
Monbijou
Monbijou might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
