This iconic medieval clock tower is not just a historic landmark but a fascinating glimpse into the…read morecity's past. Watching the astronomical clock's mechanical figures put on their little show every hour is surprisingly mesmerizing--it's like stepping back in time. We didn't have time and energy for the guided tour. The surrounding streets are charming, filled with cafés and little shops perfect for exploring afterward. Even if you're just strolling by, catching the hourly chime and clock performance is free and worth it.

The 179 ft clock tower is the oldest monument of the city with its 15th-century astronomical clock…read more I, and others, assumed there was going to be something special that happened every hour. There wasn't.

This is definitely special. I traveled halfway across the city just the fine this and almost missed…read moreit. Because it's such a small fountain. However, take the time to zoom into the pictures.And you'll get to see why it's such a special fountain.

I read about Kindlifresserbrunnen in my guidebook for Switzerland, listed as a must-see…read morearchitecture in Berne. Aside from Zytglogge and Bärengraben, this structure topped my list of things to see during my day trip to the city. Kindlifresserbrunnen translates to "child-eater fountain," and it depicts exactly that: an ogre eating babies by the sack full. Not only was I enthralled by this concept, but I was amazed that it was actually a long-standing public structure and not a form of avant garde art. This would never be erected in The States... but I would love to see one appear anyways. Berne, keep staying awesome.

Einstein House museum. If you are a fan of Einstein, you should definitely check out this museum…read morehouse where Einstein used to live in the building. It is 5 CFH to get in. I enjoyed my visit and would come back.

We would have easily given this museum five stars, but with absolutely no air conditioning during…read morehorrendous summer heat - which would better preserve the apartment and its original furniture - the interior is brutally hot in July! It's difficult for visitors to enjoy the history in such conditions. Regardless, it is a fascinating preservation of the tiny second-floor apartment Albert Einstein and his long-suffering wife Mileva shared with their infant son for four months in 1905. It was during this brief timespan that the famed scientist developed his most famous equation E = mc^2 that had profound effects on nuclear physics. The museum is a rare Swiss facility that actually provides information in English, which was greatly appreciated by all guests. Above the Einstein's preserved apartment on the second floor, the third floor which was originally unrelated to their history was added to the museum to provide information about the scientist's life without interfering with the layout of their former living space. That is a wide decision.

A place to relax, grab a snack, entertain children in a beautiful setting over the river. There's…read moreenough natural shade for summer days. Bring a book, stare at your phone, picnic on the grass, or god forbid, smoke a cigarette- yep, no laws about that here.

Great place to go with kids on a nice day. Many toys are provided for free by the city in one of…read morethe corner pavilions

It's a rose garden where you can sit and relax. There seems to have a good variety of flowers and…read moreroses to view and smell. Also a decent sized park with benches and chairs. If you're coming from old town or the bear park, be aware that the walk here is all uphill and a little steep... I think most come for the awesome view and Einstein bench. Then most either way at the restaurant or lounge about until they make the trek back down the hill...

Beautiful park, terrific view of the city - but no Roses on our visit…read more My wife and I were recently on a tour of Austria and Switzerland and got a tour of Old Town Bern. Hector was our local guide and he took us to the Rose Garden. The view from there of the city was quite incredible. Such beauty of the mountains in the distance made this stop worth our while. When we went, the tulips were in bloom, but not the roses. Hector told us it was too early in the year for them. Be sure to go when more of the flowers are in bloom to fully appreciate the Rosegarten high above Bern.

A very ornate detailed gothic church that is a bit shy of 800 years old and containing a huge tower…read morethat you can climb for a small fee for one of the best views of Bern. The detail in the front of the last judgement (difference of the wicked and the righteous sculptures) is just amazing and I cannot fathom the artistry and time it took to decorate and finish! Inside some amazing detail also in the ceiling and beautiful colour and detail of the stained glass windows. I really like the freaky skeleton detail of death with the living. It must have had an amazing story behind itself. I'm not currently a religious individual but I have mad respect for the the churches and detail put into making these places of worship, history and storytelling!