Bern / 9 photo spots
9 Instagram spots around Bern
Bern’s old town sits within a bend of the Aare. Gardens, bridges and squares reveal the city from above and at street level.
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- Grosser MuristaldenApproximate area
- UntertorbrückeSourced place
- ZytgloggeSourced place
- ZähringerbrunnenSourced place
- BundesplatzApproximate area
- BundesterrasseApproximate area
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Rose Garden
The public Rose Garden overlooks the old town and the Aare bend. Make the river a curved foreground to the rooftops. Check city notices for planned work in the park.
Search Google MapsMünsterplattform
From the public terrace beside Bern Minster, look down over the Aare and the Matte quarter. Use the terrace trees to frame part of the view. Check local access notices if restoration work continues.
Search Google MapsGrosser Muristalden
Along Grosser Muristalden, benches overlook the Aare and the old town skyline. From the pavement near a bench, try a horizontal composition with river and rooftops.
Search Google MapsUntertorbrücke
From the historic Untertorbrücke, the Nydeggbrücke and Aare come into view. Frame the larger bridge above a strip of water. Planned work on Nydeggbrücke may affect the view and divert traffic here.
Search Google MapsZytglogge
The Zytglogge has an astronomical clock above its eastern entrance. From the Kramgasse side, try a vertical crop that includes the clock and the painted facade.
Search Google MapsZähringerbrunnen
The bear figure on Zähringerbrunnen stands near the upper end of Kramgasse. Photograph the fountain from the pavement with some of the old town facades behind it.
Search Google MapsBern Minster at Münsterplatz
From Münsterplatz, photograph the exterior of Bern Minster. Move closer for a detailed view of the sculpted main portal, or step back to include the tower.
Search Google MapsBundesplatz
The Bundesplatz sits in front of the Parliament Building. When the water jets are running, use them as a foreground for the facade. The water feature is seasonal and may pause for markets or events.
Search Google MapsBundesterrasse
Behind the Parliament Building, the Bundesterrasse looks towards the Aare, Marzili and the Gurten. Arrange the river and neighbourhood in layers from the public terrace.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- City of Bern: Rosengarten
- Bern Welcome: Rose Garden
- Bern Welcome: Münsterplattform
- City of Bern: restoration of the Münsterplattform wall
- Bern Welcome: Bern walking tour
- Bern Welcome: walk along the water
- Bern Welcome: Zytglogge
- Bern Welcome: fountains of Bern
- Bern Welcome: Bern Minster
- City of Bern: Bundesplatz water feature
- City of Bern: winter pause for the water feature
- Bern Welcome: city viewpoints
- Bern Welcome: accessible Aare route
- Bern Welcome: clock tower east side
- City of Bern: Rose Garden restoration plans
- Bern Welcome: Bundesplatz and Parliament Building
- City of Bern: Nydeggbrücke restoration