While planning for my Swiss trip, I wanted to go straight from Zurich to Interlaken, but I realized that the train there goes via Bern, the capital. I knew that Bern was the capital but what was in there? I felt shocked that I almost missed a shining gem such as this old town! It truly deserved its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation because it's just so stunning! So if you're going from Zurich or Geneva to Interlaken and the train stops at Bern, get off the train and explore the city for a few hours! You will not regret it!

The first sight of any city is always surprising, but in the case of Bern it’s amazing to realise that every image you see is beautiful; it’s simply unparalleled. The capital of Switzerland, whose historic centre was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, is seductive, attractive and absolutely charming; from medieval squares, to contemporary museums, an astronomical clock or a fantastic natural environment, there are many things to see in Bern, a set of medieval streets, totally pedestrian, narrow and winding that delight all tourists who visit Bern and that causes everyone, without exception, to end up surrendered at his feet. Let’s start!

Whilst a previous reviewer may be correct in pointing out that lots of places are loads on Sunday, if you aren't interested in shopping then this shouldn't be too much of an issue. There are plenty of interesting things to see in this town which are open on Sunday, such as the churches. And you can admire the beautiful green buildings!

The Bern's Old Town is the No.1 Must See Place when you go to Bern. I admit that I had doubts before I came here but then, I fully understood why this old town had become a UNESCO World Heritage site! Its calmness, red colour roofed medieval buildings, long cobbled streets, colourfully painted fountains, & the beautiful & elegant clock towers, have made this Old Town be possibly the most pretty & best-preserved Historic Town in Switzerland! The west side of the Old Town is more busy as it's filled with shops, restaurants & markets, whereas the east side is more quiet, calm & peaceful. Tips: It's easy to get here from the Bern's Station too, just look up & follow the Zetgloge clock tower or the Kafigturm tower. Highly recommended for anyone who visited Switzerland!

Take bus no. 10 from Zytglogge to Rosegarden (Great views of the old town), walk down to the bears and after that to the quiet quarter of Matte. Up by lift to Münster and back along the beautiful Kramgasse to Zytglogge.

Walking around the Altstadt, amid fountains and churches, old buildings and clock towers, is a real highlight of any trip to Bern. The main streets and the smaller lanes leading off them are all full of charm. With the bend in the river as a boundary, it is an enclosed space, but there are steep climbs to and from the river, so it can be an energetic exploration. Be sure to check out the wonderful fountains throughout the area, and enjoy the shops and restaurants that - while as expensive as you might fear for Switzerland - offer some wonderful products and food.