Medieval magic, Einsteinian history, and riverfront views are bundled into one gorgeous stop in Bern.
A storybook capital sitting in an Aare River curve, Bern makes for an enchanting day trip. Begin your four-hour visit at the Zytglogge Clock Tower, where medieval mechanics still keep the hour. Stroll the UNESCO-listed Old Town beneath sandstone arcades, then visit Einstein’s Apartment, where the theory of relativity took shape. Climb to the Rosengarten for sweeping views and serene blooms, especially in spring. In summer, join locals for a refreshing float down the glacier-fed Aare. Cap your visit with Rösti and a Bernese Platte at a cozy café - the perfect finish to a poetic Swiss day.