About Old City (old town Bern)

There is nothing that one cannot like when one decides to visit the quaint city of Bern that also happens to be the capital of the beautiful and majestic country of Switzerland.  The old city of Bern is another attraction that tourists cannot seem to stay away from. It so happens that the old city of Bern is also a UNESCO world heritage site. With its six kilometres of arcades that offer shelter and shade to the many visitors, strolling down the city could in itself be an amazing experience. Besides these unique arcades, the old town of Bern dated back to 1191 and the town itself is characterized by the beautiful Clock Tower (Zytglogge), the Prison Tower (Käfigturm), and the well-maintained sandstone facades among many other landmarks. From being able to discover and visit bars, various cultural venues, travellers can also go to different speciality shops that are situated in the many cellars that have undergone transformations and conversions for this very purpose. The Old Town of Bern also happens to be encircled by the Aare River that also makes for an amazing place for summer recreational activities like swimming and boating. 

Must See

  • The Clock Tower
  • The Restaurants
  • Aare River
  • The astrological clocks
  • The Bear Park 

How to reach

Byline bus 10,12, 19 and 30 one can reach to Old City (old town Bern).

Byline tram 6,7,8 and 9 one can reach to Old City (old town Bern).

By taxi, it is 3.6 Km that will take 10 minutes to reach.

By taxi and bus, the fare cost is 28 CHF and 19 CHF.

Tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes to walk around the place
  • Many souvenir shops can be seen along the street
  • Many cafes and restaurants to get that authentic Swiss food flavours.
  • This area of the city is beautiful, so appreciate the amazing art it has to offer
  • The area is Wheelchair accessible.
  • Perfect place for photography.
  • The place is normally crowded.

Visit Time

Sunday:        Open 24 hours

Monday:       Open 24 hours

Tuesday:       Open 24 hours

Wednesday:  Open 24 hours

Thursday:      Open 24 hours

Friday:          Open 24 hours

Saturday:      Open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

10 minutes wait when tram passes closer through the pedestrian path

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 8.24°C

 

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