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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bern

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bern, Switzerland

Updated August 29, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Bern

Bern, Switzerland

The Child Eater of Bern

A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.

Bern, Switzerland

Einsteinhaus

This simple apartment may have inspired some of the most important theories in the history of science.

Bern, Switzerland

Méret Oppenheim Fountain

The Swiss artist's bulbous and overgrown shape-shifting sculpture controversially graces the center of Bern.

Bern, Switzerland

Bärengraben

The bears of Bern have been a city highlight for over 500 years.

Bern, Switzerland

Museum of Communication

Video games, body language, and postal history are all on display in this Swiss museum.

Bern, Switzerland

Naturhistorisches Museum

Natural history museum displaying a famous taxidermied St. Bernard.

Bern, Switzerland

Klingende Sammlung

An amazing collection of rare wind instruments where visitors can give the iconic Swiss Alphorn a toot.

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