7 Small Towns in Switzerland With Gorgeous Views You Can't Miss

The capital of Switzerland is filled with amazing history, as well as breathtaking views of the River Aare. Bern’s old town, which is a designated Unesco World Heritage site, is surrounded by this incredible body of water that is so clear and clean, you can drink it. Locals have been swimming in the river since 1782 and it’s totally free to do — just make sure you are a skilled swimmer since the river flows very quickly.

The Albert Einstein museum, where you can see the very location Einstein worked on his theory of relativity while living in Bern, is also located here. Besides the views, Bern is known for its magnificent clock that strikes every quarter hour, but make sure you go at noon, since that’s when the clock goes off for the longest amount of time and you can really take in the true magnificence of this ancient contraption — get there early because there will be a crowd!