Once the apartment of Albert Einstein, it was here where the great scientist developed the theory of relativity in the first decade of the 20th century. The world renowned physical lived in this...

The home of the Swiss national government, this building's political significance stands out in an otherwise quiet city. The Federal Palace contains the two chambers of the Swiss Parliament. It was...

This large art museum houses the world's largest collection of Paul Klee works and has an extremely impressive selection of 20th-century artists.

German influenced late Gothic style is at its height in the Munster St. Vincent, Bern's cathedral. The architect was from Strasbourg, Matthaus Ensinger who began work in 1421.  The spire wasn't in...

This museum features furniture and other antiques that demonstrate how people have lived in Switzerland for the past two centuries.

This clock tower served as Bern's west gate from 1191-1250.  The tower was once used to imprison prostitutes; the astronomical clock was added in 1527-30 and has been giving a show at four minutes...

This must-see Bern landmark's bell has rung on the hour since 1530.

Affiliated with the University of Bern, these gardens are home to exotic plants from all over the world.

A gay bar and dance club.

A recently-opened trendy gay bar.