BernFree things to do in Bern
28 places in Bern you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Bern
- Arthur Bloch
- Bear pitOpen 24/7
- Grauholzdenkmal
- Kasthofer-Gedenkstätte
- Lucien Leweil-Woog
- Mikhail Bakunin
- Römische Badeanlage
- Römisches Amphitheater
- Ruine Aegerten
- Studerstein
- Von Werdt-Denkmal
- Wasserschloss1 Thunplatz
Free parks & viewpoints in Bern
- Aussichtsturm Ulmizberg
- Aussichtsturm Ulmizberg
- Bern Botanic Garden21 Altenbergrain
- Büsselimoos
- Elfenau
- Florapark
- Garten Villa Bomonti12 Kalcheggweg
- Hoger
- Kleine Schanze
- Kocherpark
- Lörmoos
- Münsterplattform
- Gantrisch Nature Park
- Rose Garden
When museums in Switzerland open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Bern
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Bern, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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About this page
Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.
Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked