Matte
Bern
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.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
Bern Expo
After visiting Bern Expo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bern. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group
Top hotels in Matte
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
"A wonderful combination of private room and a welcoming and well-equipped common area. We can't say enough good things about our stay here. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant Luce downstairs is a must try."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Prize by Radisson, Bern City
"Good place, easy connectivity, helpful staff"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel La Pergola
"Nice clean and quiet hotel, not far from train. Free tourist card was great. Nobody pays for transit here, but we got checked by the transit police? How about checking your own people and leave the tourists alone. Lots of creepy people around train/bus station. Prices extremely high for what you ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf – Online Check In
"This location is very convenient. Steps away from Bern Wankdorf. (1 stop away) from Bern main station. Coop convenient on the side but big other groceries on the side. It is quiet and cozy here. There is a kitchen inside the rooms but I like to use their common kitchen and hang out area. It is cozy ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel National Bern
"Very good location"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Moxy Bern Expo
"Convenient location, great staff and very clean!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matte
Weisses Quartier
Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.
Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Bern Clock Tower or Bern Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge.
Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde
If you're spending some time in Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Paul Klee Museum and Bern Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.
