The Zytglogge tower was built more than 800 years ago, in 1191, when the city was smaller, with the clock standing at its west gate. For its first 300-or-so years, the clock looked a little more ...

Wander through the cobblestone streets of the well-preserved old town, and marvel at the historic Zytglogge clock tower. Surrounded by the Aare River, the city's picturesque setting is unmatched.