Discover the timeless charm of Bern on a relaxed walking tour through its UNESCO-listed Old Town.

Starting from Bern’s main train station, this circular route leads you seamlessly from the modern city into a remarkably well-preserved medieval center. Walk beneath Bern’s famous sandstone arcades, explore historic streets such as Spitalgasse, Marktgasse, and Kramgasse, and encounter iconic landmarks including the Zytglogge clock tower and the house where Albert Einstein once lived. The tour continues to Bern Cathedral and the Münsterplattform terrace, offering stunning views over the Aare River, before revealing the city’s natural defenses at the Nydegg Bridge. The experience concludes at Federal Square, home to Switzerland’s parliament, where history meets modern civic life.

Designed to be fully walkable and completed in approximately 90 minutes, this tour offers a balanced introduction to Bern’s history, architecture, and everyday atmosphere.