Destination Weddings in Bern

How about marrying in Switzerland’s most charming city? The delightful city of Bern, Switzerland’s capital and seat of the Swiss government, has a well-earned place on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites! Its sandstone buildings, historic towers and unique ornamented fountains are among the finest examples of medieval civic architecture in Europe and have been virtually unchanged in over five hundred years! Bern is magnificently located at the river Aare which embraces the heart of the center. Relax and have a quiet stroll along the river banks or have a lie down in the soft green riverbank lawns!

The quiet little Old Town with its cobbled lanes breaths history, and is surrounded by hills all around. Views of both the Old Town’s clustered roofs and the majestic Alps on the background are just stunning. The Catholic St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church in gothic style is located in one of the most peaceful and atmospheric corners of the Old Town. Also the Nydegg Church is worth a visit. Being a former twelfth-century castle that was completely destroyed, it was reconstructed as a church. Enjoy the tranquility of the courtyard outside with the well that originally belonged to the castle, and the picturesque view of the medieval houses clustering on the slopes all around.

Bern is not only famous for it’s great medieval aspects. Thanks to the 6km of arcades, it boasts one of the longest covered shopping promenades in Europe! Besides the prestigious shops with the grand marks you will also find dozens of restaurants and café’s where you can just sit down, relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the colorful markets for vegetables and flowers that you will also find under the arcades. What an ambience for a beautiful wedding reception or a romantic dinner for two!

Your wedding day in Bern will be unforgettable and your wedding photo’s will forever remind you of this unique experience. Do not forget to visit Bern’s Rosegarden to take your pictures!! The absolute gorgeous flora and the delicious smell of the colorful flowering roses will make it seem hard that this can actually be reality.

The attraction of the city is simply its ambience: there is no traffic and wandering around in the little streets and alleys, under the arcades and passing characteristic medieval squares will bring you a unique warm sense of romance on your wedding day!