Clock Tower - Zytglogge
Clock Tower - Zytglogge
Clock Tower - Zytglogge
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This prominent landmark has for centuries kept time for Bern's residents and puts on an elaborate show each hour.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Bern Station • 6 min walk
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Jeffrey C
9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Fascinating hour-long tour of the medieval clock tower. Plenty of information, plenty of steep stairs! And seeing the clock in action was a delight. The view from the tower is outstanding as well. The tour is limited to 20 people, and worth every penny.
Written 14 June 2023
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA2,236 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
This attraction is way overhyped. It’s decent looking and has different clocks on the front and back which is somewhat interesting. It’s chiming activity was a huge disappointment, however. We arrived @ 2:50 pm in anticipation of the 3:00 striking/“show.” At 2:57 there was a very modest amount of activity. It looked like a false start. It subsequently struck 3 times at 3:00 and that was it.
I’d recommend walking by to see it but don’t waste your time for hourly striking.
I’d recommend walking by to see it but don’t waste your time for hourly striking.
Written 29 September 2023
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stadders1
Wiltshire93 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
I am not great with heights but my wife and I decided to climb the tower. If you are unfit like me it is a real hard one but the feeling of achievement is great. Views out from the second level(2nd lot of stairs) were great but I have no idea what the views down were because I certainly was not going to look. The stairs down are a mirror of the way up but more terrifying as you do have to look down at times and there are many barred windows. Did it and felt good. 313 steps each way!
Written 9 April 2023
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permia
Ireland64,714 contributions
Oct 2022
In the delightful Old Town arcaded street is an enchanting symbol of the city. First saw it evening time when it was bathed in the golden sunlight.
It began life in the early 1200s and has had numerous functions down the centuries. Clock faces including an astronomical clock are standout features.
It began life in the early 1200s and has had numerous functions down the centuries. Clock faces including an astronomical clock are standout features.
Written 19 December 2022
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Barnet, UK7,093 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
When we came to Bern, we were immediately attracted by this stunning clock tower as it was so elegant & beautifully built!
This clock tower was used to be the town's west gate back in 1190s. It was damaged by fire in 1405 but was later rebuilt. The clock contains bears & a crowing cock, which begins their run on the clock's East face at 4 mins before the clock strikes the hour!
This is no doubt the most beautiful tower clock in Switzerland & the iconic landmark of Bern!!! A must see when you are in Bern! Absolutely stunning!!!
This clock tower was used to be the town's west gate back in 1190s. It was damaged by fire in 1405 but was later rebuilt. The clock contains bears & a crowing cock, which begins their run on the clock's East face at 4 mins before the clock strikes the hour!
This is no doubt the most beautiful tower clock in Switzerland & the iconic landmark of Bern!!! A must see when you are in Bern! Absolutely stunning!!!
Written 12 May 2024
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,303 contributions
Dec 2019
My wife, son, daughter and I saw the Clock Tower - Zytglogge. It is a great photo op. The Clock Tower - Zytglogge is located on the dividing line between Bern's new town and old town. Bern is full of clock towers and fountains. I wish I had had more time to walk around all the clock towers and fountains more carefully.
Written 17 February 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,438 contributions
Mar 2022
The Clock tower is a nice attraction of Swiss capital, but nothing that special and not beautiful as Prague, Munich or other European similar towers. On a full hour small figures rotate, but again, it's not that interesting like others.
However, you're sure to walk by it as it's in the very city center, in one of the main streets.
However, you're sure to walk by it as it's in the very city center, in one of the main streets.
Written 9 April 2022
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himmeli2013
Erlenbach, Switzerland568 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
One of the must see attractions when in Bern. Zytglogge means time bell 🔔 and was used as clock tower, prison and guard tower. Make sure you walk around the old town.
Written 2 February 2020
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mwooduk
Miami, FL9,027 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We were in Bern for the day and were looking forward to seeing the famous medieval clock, we watched at 11 AM, 11:30 AM and 12 noon and the figures never moved at all so we came to the conclusion that the clock movement must be currently broken down! If you want to see what it looks like you can go on YouTube! However, it is a beautiful looking clock, and the only tourist shop that we could find in all of Bern is a little booth under the clock tower where we were able to buy a frig magnet for our collection! The clock is located at the beginning of the old town, which is about a 15 minute walk from the main Bern train station.
Written 19 May 2023
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Akshaya S
Noida, India520 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We saw the clock numerous times from outside and specially during the time when it showed all its movements. Could not get a chance to go for the tour inside because of timing mismatches but seeing the clock from outside itself gives a good idea about the complexities involved inside it. This is a landmark in the city.
Written 14 July 2023
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Hi, we would like to do the clocktower tour when we are in Bern, but I am not clear as to if I need to book it ahead or how to do that. I am glad you enjoyed it and would appreciate any information you could give. Thank you.
Written 11 August 2019
You make a booking for tours online. Go to the zeitglockenturm.ch website and complete online order form.
Written 18 August 2019
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