It is the landmark of the city of Bern: the Clock Tower (Zytglogge). On the hour, many people gather in front of the Clock Tower to watch the clock mechanism from the 16th century perform its unique spectacle.

On our tour, you can experience this spectacle from up close. From inside the Clock Tower, you can follow the clock’s movements step by step, from its mechanical figures to the cock’s famous third crow. On top of all that, you can enjoy the wonderful view over the capital’s streets and rooftops.

Renovation work February through June 2018

From Monday, February 5, 2018, the Zytglogge (Clock Tower) will be undergoing extensive renovations. This includes restoring the roof and facades, and the astrolabe is also in need of refurbishment. The Zytglogge will be entirely scaffolded and covered with a printed scaffold net for the duration of the work. The work will take around four months and is expected to be completed in early June 2018. Tours inside the Zytglogge (Clock Tower) can continue unaffected, but a few individual adjustments may have to be made as a result of construction work.