Top 1 in Top 10 most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland.
Bern is a picturesque medieval city with a history of the 12th century, although it does not become part of the Swiss union until the 16th century. Its most famous attraction is Zytglogge, a antique clock tower with moving puppets. Other popular landmarks in Bern include Munster, a Gothic church that grows from the old town and its town hall. The bear is the symbol of Bern, with some being kept in an outdoor pit. The buyer will appreciate the old town that boasts four miles of dome, making it one of the longest-covering shopping areas in Europe.