The Bern City Theater on Granary Square (Kornhausplatz) stages opera, dance and dramatic performances. The Bern Symphony Orchestra is its musical partner.

Significant works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee and Meret Oppenheim as well as high-quality special exhibitions and events have given the Museum of Fine Arts Bern a world-class reputation. A stroll through the collection is a must for all lovers of art.

The Museum of Communication unites the past, present and future under one roof. The history and development of communication and its technologies can be experienced on the museum’s three levels. And it’s all yours to touch, try out and play with!

The iconic Zentrum Paul Klee was designed by the Italian star architect Renzo Piano and erected on the outskirts of the capital city in 2005. In addition to holding the most significant collection of Klee’s works in the world, the center offers diverse programs, recreational opportunities, an attractive event location and, above all, a lively cultural scene.

The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains lie within easy reach of the capital city. With its various exhibitions, the Swiss Alpine Museum allows visitors to experience the wonder of the mountains up close and creates new ways to access them.

The Kunsthalle Bern is an art gallery presenting contemporary art from new artists as well as from well-known masters. The world-renowned institution dedicates itself to a diverse spectrum of local Bernese, national and international artists with individual and group exhibitions.

Literally a “sense-ible” activity for the entire family: at the Sensorium at Rüttihubelbad, it’s all about the senses. A great experience, even on rainy days.

The Museum Franz Gertsch exhibit encompasses nearly the complete works of Franz Gertsch from the period 1987 to 2004.

A museum bustling with life! Discover Switzerland in a day on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage. At the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum there are over 100 original, centuries-old Swiss houses and farms to see.

The Abegg Foundation houses one of the world's most significant textile collections. It is a center for the study and preservation of historic fabrics.

The typical, historical Emmental settlement in the heart of the village of Trubschachen features a main farmhouse, an outbuilding (Stöckli) and a storehouse (Spycher).

A baroque country estate outside Bern’s city walls: at Jegenstorf Castle, visitors can hear exciting tales, stroll through lavishly decorated rooms and explore the extensive gardens.

Set amidst today's village life, his hands-on museum gives visitors an up-close encounter with the 300-year-old history and development of the area.

The history of the Emmental, its industries, handicrafts and significant people is displayed in the Chüechlihus, one of the region's oldest buildings.

The Naturhistorisches Museum Bern was officially founded in 1832. The museum has 5100 square metres of exhibition space and an international reputation founded initially on its historical dioramas.

This 126-seater jazz room guarantees musical experiences in an authentic atmosphere, just like a New York jazz club. Two concerts per evening Tue-Sat.

The ONO is situated in a beautiful vaulted cellar on Bern’s popular Kramgasse. The venue is a center of culture hosting concerts, readings, exhibitions and more.

The Creaviva is full of creativity: together with artist Paul Klee, visitors of all ages dive into the world of art and painting – and are encouraged to express themselves through their own artwork.

Unique worldwide: All eight world religions meet under a single roof at the House of Religions on Europaplatz.

In the heart of the city, between the Parliament Building and the Minster, stands Bern’s cultural and culinary hotspot: the Casino Bern.

Schlachthaus Theater Bern is one of Switzerland’s most important venues for independent theater and the performing arts, with a reach extending far beyond the country’s borders.

Since 1938 the Bern Chamber Orchestra (BKO) has performed its moving music for more than 150,000 people, including appearances with soloists such as Yehudi Menuhin or Clara Haskill.

The Bern Symphony Orchestra is a musical home to all fans of classical music. Founded in 1877, today it functions as both the Bern City Orchestra and the Opera Orchestra of the Bern City Theater.

The Musikfestival Bern is one of Switzerland’s largest festivals of contemporary music, and each September it reinvents the way we listen to music.

A unique collection of contemporary circumpolar art

What began with 2 concerts in the church in Saanen in 1957 with Yehudi Menuhin, the violinist of the century, has become one of the largest music festivals in Switzerland: the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy.