Bern & Emmental · Switzerland

Bern

5 published places to visit in Bern & Emmental, each with what it is, how long to allow, and the official source to check before you travel.

A compact medieval centre wrapped by the Aare, with arcaded streets, fountains, towers and sandstone civic buildings.

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Places

5

Region

Bern & Emmental

Country

Switzerland

Ready-made trips

2

Einstein House 1 hour · typical visit A small museum in the apartment where Albert Einstein lived while working at the Swiss Patent Office in Bern.

Zentrum Paul Klee 2 hours · typical visit A Renzo Piano-designed arts centre holding the world’s largest collection of works by Paul Klee.

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Bern and Emmental 4 days · 7 stops · Moderate pace Four days centred on Bern’s medieval core and museums before continuing into Emmental for cheese heritage and Burgdorf’s hilltop castle. Swiss Cities and Museums 7 days · 14 stops · Moderate pace A seven-day rail-led survey of major Swiss cities, selecting museums, cathedrals and historic districts that give each stop a distinct cultural focus.