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- German
- English
Forget everything you know about European capitals. Bern doesn't shout; it whispers. On this captivating journey through the medieval heart of the Swiss federal city, you discover a place where power is deliberately hidden, where 500-year-old wells serve as a moral compass, and where the covered arcades shaped the daily life of merchants and a young Albert Einstein. Accompany us as we decode the bizarre, beautiful, and brilliantly unobtrusive soul of Bern.
- 2.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 105 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and art, design & aesthetics
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Bern main station with local public transport towards Pfeiferbrunnen. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Pfeiferbrunnen, Bern, Switzerland. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From BärenPark, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Bern main station. The starting point is BärenPark, Bern, Switzerland. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Pfeiferbrunnen
A Renaissance fountain from the 16th century, depicting a musician and introducing Bern's unique blend of practical use and civic art.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Parliament Building
The seat of the Swiss government, which shows the architectural restraint and democratic accessibility of Switzerland's unique political system.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Clock Tower - Zytglogge
A tower from the 13th century with an astronomical clock from the 15th century, representing the technological and historical heart of the old town.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Child Eater Fountain (Kindlifresserbrunnen)
A bizarre and unsettling fountain from the 16th century, depicting a ogre eating children, and offering a glimpse into medieval folklore and morality.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Einstein House (Einsteinhaus)
A walk through Bern's famous medieval arcades with a stop at Albert Einstein's former apartment, where medieval trade meets modern physics.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Berner Munster
The largest sacred building in Switzerland, which impresses with breathtaking Gothic architecture and a profound portal of the Last Judgment.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen
A well from the 16th century, depicting Justice and symbolizing Bern's commitment to republican law and civic virtue.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Barenpark
The modern home of Bern's namesake animals, which illuminates the legend of the city's founding and the changing relationship between nature and urban identity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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