Bern City Walking Tour The City Behind The City

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Led by a passionate art historian & archaeologist specialized in medieval studies, this signature walking tour reads Bern as a capital built through politics and architecture, decoding how Switzerland was shaped. As a UNESCO Old Town, Bern is not just a preserved medieval city structure. It is a built argument. Orderly at first glance, but surprisingly rich once you know how to read it, its sparking imagery, architecture, and political space combine to form one of Europe’s most deliberate capital constructions. This 90-minute walk follows this path rather than a standard itinerary. From the geological setting on the river, along the arcaded streets, to the Zytglogge, the Federal Palace and the cathedral, each item is read as part of a system: how everyday life is organized, how authority is displayed, how space is controlled, and how a capital identity is produced in 800 years. This is Bern as a constructed capital. Let's make this an unforgettable experience. See you soon in Bern !

Опис туру наведено англійською — мовою, якою його написав організатор.

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1. 1

   Зупинка 1

   10 хв

   Legend and history around the city foundation and topography of old Bern

2. 2

   Nydegg Church (Nydeggkirche)

   5 хв

   Built on the former castle of the city founder: archaeological reconstruction and architectural presentation

3. 3

   Зупинка 3

   3 хв

   Entrance to the peninsula: the medieval water system of Bern.

4. 4

   Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen

   5 хв

   The fountain of Justice: history and meaning of one the important allegoric figures of Bern.

5. 5

   Kreuzgassbrunnen

   10 хв

   Discover the heart of medieval Bern: market, justice, city rituals.

6. 6

   The Bern Rathaus (Town Hall)

   5 хв

   History and meaning of the late gothic City Hall of Bern and fountain of the knight Banneret on the same place.

7. 7

   Munsterplattform

   10 хв

   History of this medieval cementery and panoramic view on the river and the countryside.

8. 8

   Berner Munster

   15 хв

   Outer architecture and late gothic portals with Last Judgment.

9. 9

   Berner Munster

   15 хв

   Inside tour in the cathedral of Bern: history, architecture and XVth century stained glasses in the apse.

10. 10

    Зупинка 10

    10 хв

    Back on main street, discover Einstein House and the famous Zähringer Fountain, main allegoric figure of Bern.

11. 11

    Clock Tower - Zytglogge

    25 хв

    Discover the mechanical functioning of the clock and the history of the oldest tower and city gate of Bern and enjoy the charming figure show on the hour o’clock.

12. 12

    Reformed French Church of Bern

    10 хв

    Explore the French-Church, a real hidden gem in Bern and oldest church in town (first gothic): architecture, history and inside tour to the famous frescoes on the choir screen.

13. 13

    Anna-Seiler-Brunnen

    2 хв

    Discover an interesting fountain of Bern on the way to the Prison Tower.

14. 14

    Kafigturm (Prison Tower)

    5 хв

    Discover the geological, archaeological and historical layers of this very important place of the old city of Bern.

15. 15

    Parliament Building

    10 хв

    Appreciate the architecture of the Parliament Building, and learn about the politics and social profile of Switzerland.

16. 16

    Bundesterrasse

    10 хв

    Modern history of Bern, view on the Alps and end of tour.

17. 17

    Central Railroad Station

    5 хвВхід включено

    Visit of the late medieval city walls archaeological sites in the underpass of the train station.

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Корисно знати

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.