7 Most Beautiful Views In Bern (With Google Maps Links)

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1. Top of Bern Cathedral

Of all the places with beautiful views in Bern, it’s Bern Cathedral that I found the most breathtaking.

It has the tallest viewing deck within the old city of Bern, nearly 100 meters or 330 feet high. Up on the terrace of the church’s spire, a 360-degree panorama of the entire city awaits you.

2. Junkerngasse

Wanderers, you will fall in love with Junkerngasse.

For me, the scenes you’ll see at Junkerngasse are the most beautiful views in Bern. There’s no doubt about that, especially since Junkerngasse is the best-preserved street in the old city of Bern. There, you may have one of the most magical walks during trip to Switzerland.

But do you know what scene convinced me that Junkerngasse is one of the places with the best views in Bern? It’s the view of the spire of Bern Cathedral that peaks above the houses along Junkerngasse.

3. Kramgasse

I can only name two or three places in our country that have an old-world feel, like Bern. This is why Bern is so amazing and uniquely beautiful to me—especially Kramgasse!

It is the main street of Bern’s old city, the center of urban life before the 20th century. Like Junkerngasse, Kramgasse is a street with absolutely phenomenal views.

The long arcades on both sides of Kramgasse and the houses with baroque facades will compel you to pull your cameras out and take photos. This will surely be the case when you reach the western half of Kramgasse, where you can see Zytglogge.

You will appreciate how the buildings along Kramgasse appear as if they emphasize Zytglogge at the end of the street. Below is the view.

4. BärenPark

Bear Park is probably the best place to go for a panoramic view of Bern’s old city. It’s situated east of the old city, perfect for viewing Bern’s skyline.

In my opinion, Bear Park is also the best vantage point for appreciating the houses of Junkerngasse and their extensive garden terraces.

Specifically, Bear Park is located next to the Bear Pit—a tourist attraction in Bern considered a Swiss heritage site of national significance. In a very brief description, the Bear Pit is an enclosure for bears, the animals that symbolize the city of Bern. You can learn more about it from its official website, linked at the end of this post.

You can already see a nice view of Bern’s old city from the Bear Pit, but the panorama from Bear Park is even more stunning. Here’s a photo of the beautiful scenery of Bern from Bear Park:

5. Rose Garden

Located on a hill very close to Bern and overlooking the city, there’s no place other than the Rose Garden where you can find a more beautiful panorama of the city.

From the garden’s viewing deck, you can see, from left to right, Gurten, the old city, and the new skyscrapers far in the distance. The view from the Rose Garden transported my imagination back to the Middle Ages.

The skyline of the old city is pretty much preserved: the pointed spires of the churches and the tile roofs of the houses dominate the view. Not to mention the Aare River, which can be so blue, untouched by the pollution of the modern age.

Here’s the beautiful view of Bern from the Rose Garden:

6. Kirchenfeldbrücke

Kirchenfeldbrücke is another place to see beautiful views of Bern.

An extensive panorama of the old city’s southern buildings awaits you there. Facing Bern’s old city, you’ll see the Bundeshaus, Hotel Bellevue Palace, Bern Casino, elegant houses along Herrengasse, and Bern Cathedral from left to right.

Getting to Kirchenfeldbrücke is not difficult. If you are coming from Kramgasse, turn left after passing by Zytglogge. You should arrive at Kirchenfeldbrücke after a short walk (about 5 minutes or so).

Below is a sample view from Kirchenfeldbrücke, looking at the eastern side of the bridge.

7. Dalmaziquai

The last place in Bern with beautiful views that I will share is Dalmaziquai.

It is a 1-mile-long riverside path along the east side of the Aare River with stunning views of the Bundeshaus’ southern facade. As far as I know, Dalmaziquai stretches from the Schönausteg bridge to the restaurant below Kirchenfeldbrücke.

There are several ways to reach Dalmaziquai. However, if you are currently in Bern’s old city, the quickest way to get here is through the pathway that starts at Bundeshausterrasse. From Bundeshausterrasse, it may take 10 minutes to reach Dalmaziquai on foot.

Aside from the view of the Bundeshaus, Dalmaziquai can be an excellent place for a stroll to see a part of the daily lives of the locals in Bern. You can see people jogging, walking their dogs, and some cycling. Below is the view awaiting you in Dalmaziquai.

More Information

So, those are my 7 favorite views in Bern! What do you think? Bern is indeed beautiful, isn’t it? 🙂 For further planning, please check the websites linked below.

1. Bern Cathedral (Official website)
2. Junkerngasse (Wikipedia)
3. Bear Pit (Official website)
4. Rose Garden Restaurant

Google Maps Links

1. Bern Cathedral
2. Junkerngasse or Zeerleder Haus
3. Kramgasse
4. Bear Park (Inclined Lift)
5. Rose Garden
6. Kirchenfeldbrücke
7. Dalmaziquai (Bundeshausterrasse to Dalmaziquai)