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1. Historisches Museum Bern und Einstein Museum (Bern Historical Museum and Einstein Museum)
The bulk of this museum resembles a neo-Gothic castle inspired by the Swiss fortress style of the 16th century. It's a venerable and somewhat old-fashioned...
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2. The Paul Klee Collection (Zentrum Paul Klee)
Until around 2004, most of the artworks within this museum were contained within an overcrowded series of rooms within the also-recommended Kunstmuseum....
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3. Kunstmuseum (Fine Arts Museum)
The focus of this museum is on a worthy collection of paintings, sculptures, and art objects crafted and created up until the end of the 19th century....
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4. Cathedral of St. Vincent
The Münster is one of the "newer" Gothic churches in Switzerland, dating from 1421. The belfry, however, was completed in 1893. The most exceptional...
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6. Bernaqua - Erlebnisbad & Spa
- Bernaqua Adventure Pool & Spa with fitness A superb oasis of relaxation and well-being. This facility caters for all requirements. The giant slides,... read more
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7. Lion De Belfort
- The old fortified city lies between the River Savoureuse and the bottom of a cliff at whose summit lies the chateau. The suggested routes are very... read more
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8. Bundeshaus
This Renaissance building, the Federal Palace, contains the two chambers of Switzerland's Parliament. Inaugurated in 1902, the Parliament building...
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9. Botanischer Garten (Botanical Garden)
Medicinal and fiber plants, examples of tropical and subtropical alpine plants, woodland and water plants, and a collection of plants from the...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Bern. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
