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Visitor Information
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Bern Attractions
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Bear Pits | Bärengraben
Bern Switzerland
According to legend, the founder of Bern, Berthold V Zhringen, named the city after the first animal he killed in the then-teaming with wildlife Alpine forests, namely an unsuspecting bear in 1191. This momentous Bern hunting trip is idealized in a sunken concrete pit in east Bern, where large brown bears hulk back and forth while onlooking visitors toss treats, grateful for the distance.
Cathedral of St. Vincent | The Munster
Münsterpl. 1, Bern Switzerland; Tel. 031.312.0462
For the robust, the nearly 300-step spiral staircase ascending to the top of Switzerland's largest church steeple offers staggering views of the Alpine countryside and Bern. A work in progress for nearly 400 years, Bern's penitent Munster is elaborate in every sense of the word, from meticulously carved pews to brilliant stained glass.
Clock Tower | Zytglogge Zeitglockentrum
Kramg. at Hotelg., Bern Swizterland
One of Bern's main landmarks since a staggering 1191, and the in working order since 1540, Bern's Clock Tower, an elaborate time and astronomical centerpeice, puts on an elaborate cuckoo clock-esque show four minutes before every hour, with mechanical puppets, jesters and figures ringing in the turning of the earth with glee.
Matte District
Off Gerbeng and below Junkerng, Bern Switzerland
Once a lively district of traders and gypsies, Bern's Matte neighborhood is now Bern attraction for visitors looking for the quaint and the funky, where small streets are lined with interesting boutiques and small eateries. Near the Cathedral, visitors to the Matte district can also enjoy a flea market on the third Sunday of every month, May to October.
Rose Garden | Rosengarten
Alter Aargauerstalden/Laubeggstr, Bern Switzerland
An fragrant Bern attraction for picturesque views of medieval Bern rooftops and charming bridges over the sparkling River Aarne. With over 200 varities of roses, and hundreds of other flowers from around the globe, Bern's Rose Garden, just a few steps from the central Bear Pits, is at is peak from April to October and well worth a visit.
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