Best Bundesplatz Day Trips & Things to Do

This is the government plaza in old town Bern with the Federal Palace (or Bundeshaus). The plaza has 26 fountains – one to represent each canton (or state) in Switzerland. The Bundeshaus was completed in 1902 and houses the Federal Council as well as the Swiss Federal Assembly. It has a unique cupola and decorative façade. Guests may visit the Bundeshaus Monday through Saturday.