Art and Culture

Home to some of Switzerland’s greatest museums and galleries, Bern is considered a true citadel of culture. The combination of internationally renowned art and unique architecture makes for a memorable visit! Bern is an absolute must for culture aficionados.

Arts and Culture: Kulturherbst Bern

Bern is idyllic, progressive, inspiring, moving, and inviting, as the many different exhibitions, presentations, guided tours, activities, concerts, and performances of all kind prove. And the experiences and events are not limited to the city of Bern: the surrounding regions Emmental, Oberaargau, Laupen and the Gantrisch Nature Park are also part of Bern’s cultural cosmos – a near endless one that lives up to its name. We’re giving you an overview of everything that’s going on with six carefully curated culture bucket lists for art and design, music and live performances, architecture, traditional craftsmanship, history and culinary delights.

Days of arts and culture

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Of Knights and Dukes

Thun’s imposing castle, built by the Dukes of Zähringen, takes visitors on a journey  through 800 years of history – complete with spectacular views of the mountains, the lake, and the old town.

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This is how museums are even more fun!

Hilltop fires, smartphones and cyborgs - the Museum of Communication examines all forms of communication. An unusual museum experience that has been awarded the renowned Council of Europe Museum Prize in 2019.

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