Rosengarten
A garden on the hillside across from the Old Town, with over 200 varieties of roses. It is the best viewpoint over Bern’s red roofs and the bend of the Aare River.
The Rose Garden was originally the old town cemetery and was converted into a park in 1913. It features roses, irises and rhododendrons, along with a seated statue of Einstein. From the edge of the garden you can see the rooftops of the Old Town, the cathedral tower and the bend of the Aare River, and the light is best in the evening. The restaurant terrace in the garden is a pleasant place for coffee. From the Bear Park, it is about a 10-minute walk uphill along the Aargauerstalden path, or you can take bus line 10 and get off at the Rosengarten stop. Entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- BärenPark
- Nydeggbrücke & Matte Quarter
- Bern Minster
- Old City of Bern & Arcades
- Einsteinhaus
- Zytglogge
- Kirchenfeldbrücke
- Kindlifresserbrunnen & Old Town Fountains