The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Old city and clock tower
Bern
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Old City of Bern
A compact medieval centre wrapped by the Aare, with arcaded streets, fountains, towers and sandstone civic buildings. A visit is centred on covered arcades, Renaissance fountains and Aare river setting, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Bern also connects it with the wider character of Bern & Emmental. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in heritage, history, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Zytglogge
Bern’s medieval clock tower, incorporating an astronomical clock and animated mechanical figures at a key old-town junction. A visit is centred on astronomical clock, moving figures and medieval gate tower, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Bern also connects it with the wider character of Bern & Emmental. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in history, architecture, heritage. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 45 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Minster and Einstein
Bern
- 1
Bern Minster
A late Gothic cathedral dominating Bern’s old town, with a richly carved portal and a tall west tower. A visit is centred on Last Judgement portal, Gothic nave and minster tower, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Bern also connects it with the wider character of Bern & Emmental. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in religious, architecture, viewpoint. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Einstein House
A small museum in the apartment where Albert Einstein lived while working at the Swiss Patent Office in Bern. A visit is centred on period apartment rooms, Einstein biography and 1905 scientific context, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Bern also connects it with the wider character of Bern & Emmental. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in museum, history, science. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Paul Klee and river city
Bern
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Zentrum Paul Klee
A Renzo Piano-designed arts centre holding the world’s largest collection of works by Paul Klee. A visit is centred on Paul Klee collection, Renzo Piano architecture and temporary exhibitions, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Bern also connects it with the wider character of Bern & Emmental. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in art, museum, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Emmental and castle
Burgdorf
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Emmental Show Dairy
A visitor dairy interpreting the production and regional history of Emmentaler cheese in its home landscape. A visit is centred on cheesemaking demonstrations, historic dairy setting and Emmental food culture, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Affoltern im Emmental also connects it with the wider character of Bern & Emmental. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in culture, food, heritage. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Burgdorf Castle
A large hilltop castle above Burgdorf containing museum displays and extensive medieval architecture. A visit is centred on great hall, castle towers and regional museum displays, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Burgdorf also connects it with the wider character of Bern & Emmental. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in castle, history, museum. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.