Holligen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Federal Palace
Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.
Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Bern Historical Museum
Browse this prominent Swiss museum to find local treasures from the Stone Age to the present day and get to know the man behind the genius in the Einstein Museum.
Bern Art Museum
Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.
Activities
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Our pick of the best Holligen Hotel Deals
Los Lorentes Residences
Good place and good kitchen
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Clean room, staff were lovely, it was quirky, unique and fun. Great value for money, central for shops and food/bars etc... Would definately stay again! The public area inside is a huge bonus with a game room for all to use and lounge area, loved it!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Fantastic luxury hotel. Pool and steam room perfect for children’s hour 16:00-17:00.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Prize by Radisson, Bern City
Easy check in and great stay. They didn't have microwave in the room, so I had to go to nearby Coop store to warm my food. The place was clean and impressive.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Savoy Bern
Excellent hotel, large rooms close to everything, clean, friendly staff, just perfect!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel National Bern
The most fantastic staff ever, so welcoming and warm, and gave great advice for visiting the city! Lovely clean room, great amenities, basic but decent breakfast, and ideal location!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holligen
Mattenhof
Mattenhof might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Trans Swiss Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Monbijou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum.
Weissenbühl
Though Weissenbühl may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Federal Palace and Bern Historical Museum.
Bümpliz
While Bümpliz isn't home to many top sights, Westside and Trans Swiss Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.
Sandrain
While there might not be top attractions in Sandrain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bern Historical Museum and Federal Palace.
