Berne & surrounding area

Berne Minster, historic towers and alleyways, largely preserved sandstone façades, numerous fountains and a unique roofscape characterize the image of the city, which was founded in 1191. With 6 kilometers of arcades, the so-called Laubengänge, Berne has one of the longest weather-protected shopping promenades in Europe. Specialty stores, boutiques, galleries and curiosity stores invite you to take a leisurely stroll. With its spectacular and important museums, Berne also offers an inspiring art experience. Visit the Paul Klee Center, which is dedicated to the life and work of the painter who spent half his life in Berne and houses the world's largest collection of works by Klee, one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Another highlight is the Einstein Museum, which has one of the world's largest collections on Albert Einstein, who lived in Berne for seven years. The exhibition allows visitors to get to know Einstein - physics genius, husband and father - and places his life and findings in the context of world history in a captivating way.

Affoltern is a pretty village in Emmental, a region blessed with an epic range of hills and valleys and characterised by the famous Emmental farmhouses. Here, at the Emmentaler Show Dairy, where traditional craft meets the latest technology, an all-encompassing farm experience awaits as you are introduced to what might be the world’s most famous cheese. How do they get those holes in the cheese? The answer to this question will be presented to you while you watch how around 8,000 liters of milk are turned into cheese each day. Learn fascinating facts and the story behind this traditional Swiss product and taste the delicious Emmental cheese. Afterwards, a tradtional horse-drawn carriage will take you on journey through the famous landscape up close, passing gentle hills, lush pastures and tradtional farmhouses.