Zahringerbrunnen: The Armored Bear Fountain & Bern's Old Town History

Spot the armored bear holding a banner right in the middle of Kramgasse. It is one of Bern’s quirky 16th-century fountains and makes for a quick, free photo stop while wandering the UNESCO streets. Don’t spend more than ten minutes here; it’s best seen as part of a Highlights and Hidden Gems walking tour where guides explain the weird heraldry. Check the base for the tiny bear eating grapes—it is the best detail.

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Best Intro to Bern in 2 hours with a Local

★4.4(20)

Price: from $142.67

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

★4.8(13)

Price: from $83.61

Bern Audio guided walking tour 1h50 and 23 audio commentary

★5.0(1)

Price: from $7.57

Self-Guided Reading City Tour in Bern

★5.0(1)

Price: from $6.41

Self-Guided Audio City Tour in Bern

★4.1(17)

Price: from $12.83

Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★3.8(14)

Price: from $11.72

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

★4.0(2)

Price: from $10.55

Historic Bern: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local

Price: from $218.11

Bern - Old Town Private Walking Tour of UNESCO sites

Price: from $586.74

Family Walking Adventure in Bern

Price: from $260.51

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