Zytglogge
Zytglogge is an architectural landmark in Bern featuring a carillon and an astronomical clock. This Romanesque style sandstone tower dates back to 1220 and is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance.
Planning a visit
The tower is located in the center of Bern, 0 km from the capital. Visitors can reach the city via Bern Airport, which is 6 km away, or EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, located 73 km away. While visiting the tower, you can walk to the Old City, which is 0.2 km away, the Federal Palace of Switzerland at 0.3 km, or Bärengraben at 0.9 km.
Weather in Bern varies by season. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C. The coldest month is January, with a low of -3 °C. Rainfall is highest in May, with about 119 mm of rain over 19 days. The months of February and March have the lowest amounts of rainfall, with 63 mm and 82 mm respectively. Zytglogge is one of the 42 sights of Switzerland listed on this site and is the 26th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 63 | 82 | 82 | 119 | 115 | 114 | 114 | 100 | 94 | 77 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
