Top Rated Attractions in Bern

One of Bern's most popular attractions, the mighty mountain Gurten can be reached through the red Gurtenbahn funicular. Towering at 858 meters (2,716.54 feet) above sea level, Gurten Mountain has become more appealing after the opening of its park in 1999. Apart from the panoramic vistas of the city and the Alpine mountains, it features a viewing tower, a pavilion, two restaurants, a playground, disc golf, a mini railway, toboggan and sled areas, hiking trails, a biking trail, jogging routes and barbecue pits. It also hosts many events like the annual Gurtenfestival and other weekly activities.

Located at the center of the city on Muhlernstrasse, Kulturhof-Schloss Köniz is housed inside the Köniz Castle which dates back to the 12th Century. Known for its Romanesque architecture, this space is also frequented by locals as well as tourists for the plethora of art and cultural events held throughout the year. Owing to its popularity, this space has attracted renowned artists and performing arts group from across the world, thus, making this a melting pot of various cultures. Apart from events like concerts, dance shows and art exhibitions, Kulturhof-Schloss Köniz also caters to private and corporate events; the indoor spaces as well as the courtyard is available on rent. For more information, call or visit their website.

Museum of Natural History was founded in 1824 and is one of the oldest institutes in the medieval city of Freibourg. The museum has on display 240,000 zoological pieces, natural sciences and botany. A lot of these collections have come from experienced botanists renowned in the field and have remarkably helped in furthering the study specially in the field of mycology. They conduct several educational programs designed for students, with interactive study materials. Join a guided tour or your free to take a tour along this vast institute that is a major benefactor in the study of these various sciences.

A prominent landmark in Solothurn, Waldegg Castle is found in a scenic location surrounded with baroque lawns, offering spellbinding views of the landscape. One of the most splendid aristocratic estates of the town, the castle now serves as a popular museum exhibiting the history and tradition of Solothurn. The various exhibits at the museum portray the life and times of Solothurn during the 18th Century. Exhibition at the Waldegg Castle museum focuses on the castle's construction apart from chronicling the Besenval family history.

The spectacular Abbey of Hauterive is situated in the municipality of Hauterive in Switzerland, and is a national heritage site. The Cistercian establishment was founded in 1138 by Guillaume de Glâne, who was once the local lord. The abbey has been the cultural focal point for the locals of Hauterive ever since. In the 18th Century, it was subjected to renovations and improvements, and was rebuilt in the distinctive Baroque architectural style. A place for solidarity and peace, this establishment is currently home for several monks and priests. For information about opening hours, kindly visit the website.

One of the last surviving natural crossings in this region, Taubenloch connects the magnificent Swiss highland to the spellbinding Jura Mountain ranges lying between Geneva and Schaffhausen. The beautiful gorge covers a distance of nearly 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) from Frinvillier to the Biel/Bienne suburb of Bözingen. A hiking trail was established in the year 1889 and the area remains a popular spot among walkers and hikers.