Bern is capital city of Switzerland and fourth largest city of the country. The city is one of the UNESCO cultural world heritage sites. The city of Bern is well known for its world famous Zytglogge tower, a medieval clock tower and symbol of Berne, and the 15th century cathedral called the Münster of Berne, which boasts the tallest tower in Switzerland at 100 meters.
The medieval air of this city with its many fountains, sandstone facades, narrow streets and historic towers is unique. The elevated Rose Garden above the Bear Pits and the platform of the 101-metre-high cathedral tower offer the best views of the old town round which the River Aare flows. The former entrenchments and bastions drop down steeply to the river. The boutiques, bars and cabaret stages of the old town, some of which are located in vaulted cellars and the small street cafes attract locals as well as a lot of tourists.

Tourist attractions of Bern
The Zentrum Paul Klee that houses the most comprehensive collection of works by the artist Paul Klee is one of the major tourist attractions in Bern. The other one is the Albert Einstein House, which bears testimony to the physics genius' stay in Bern at the start of the 20th century. With the History Museum, Art Museum, Swiss Alpine Museum and Communication Museum Bern offer a very varied range of exhibitions and attract large number of tourist all through the year.

The Botanical Gardens, Dählhölzli Zoo , old Matte district  and Bear Pits  Bern  are other worth visiting sites in bern.
The Onion Market (Zibelemärit) which takes place on the fourth Monday in November is particularly worth visiting

Top events like Gurten Festivals, Bern Jazz Festivals, Bern Dance Festivals and Buskers Bern Street Festival are the world famous attraction that has made Bern a major tourist destination in the world.