Top Tourist Attractions and Events in Berne, Switzerland

Berne has many architectural structures thatbuilding is closed to the public.
should not be missed including a number ofEinstein Museum of History appears to resemble a
buildings dating to the medieval times, while youneo-gothic castle. This building contains many
are traveling to Switzerland. Gardens, fountains,historic relics, archaeological and numismatic
and more are just a few of the many attractionscollections. The fantastic tapestries on display
that should not be missed when visiting this city.include the Thousand Flowers tapestry that tells
The Botanical Gardens are a must see for everythe story of Julius Caesar. Many period pieces are
visitor to this fine city. It has many examples ofon permanent display in the museum. Many of the
plants that include medicinal, fibre, tropical,papers, books, and journals of Berne's most
woodland, water, and alpine plants. The vastfamous figure, Albert Einstein, are on display as
garden represents many plants includingwell.
greenhouses and outdoor areas.Fine Arts Museum has many wonderful pieces of
St. Vincent's Cathedral is an example of one ofart dating back in history up till the nineteenth
the newer Gothic churches that has been built incentury. The Virgin and Child and Masters of
Switzerland. Although the church was begun inCarnation are both on display. Many of the world's
1421, the belfry was not finished until the latebest impressionist work from Money, Sisley, and
eighteen hundreds. The unique architecture of thisManet are available for viewing.
building can be seen in the pillars and portals thatEvents in Berne
portray the Last Judgment. The cathedral hasFrom onions to Christmas trees, Berne has a little
many beautiful stained-glass windows from thebit of everything for people visiting the city, no
fifteenth century.matter what time of the year you are there.
The Paul Klee Collection contains a large amountZibelemarit is an annual event in November that
of artwork that includes Piano from Italy. Moreallows farmers from all over to display their
than four thousand works by Paul Klee can beonions. You can warm yourself with the many
found as part of this thought-provoking collection.types of steaming onion soups and enjoy the
Over forty oils, two thousand paintings, and wateronions that are used to decorate the streets of
colours make up this display of light and colour.Berne.
You can even enjoy the many fine restaurantsBerne Christmas Market is a November through
that are part of this museum.December event that happens each year. More
Beudeshaus is an example of the Renaissancethan two square blocks of Christmas arts and
style of buildings. Parliament meets in this buildingcrafts are available during this market sale. You
when in session and the glass dome that showscan find the best and most unusual Christmas
the coat of arms for this building is one that mustgifts from the traditional to the modern.
be seen. The building has many frescos andFIS Men's Alphine Skiing World Cuphappens every
statues that should not be missed. Admission isJanuary in Adelboden and allows skiers to
free unless the Parliament is in session then thecompete in slalom and giant slalom events.