Berner Munster
What the experts agree on
Switzerland's tallest Gothic cathedral, with a richly carved main portal and a spire (over 300 steps) rewarding climbers with sweeping views of Bern and the Alps.
“Bern’s 15th-century Gothic cathedral boasts Switzerland’s loftiest spire (100m); climb the 344-step spiral staircase for vertiginous views.”
– Lonely Planet
"Master builder Matthäus Ensinger already had Strasbourg's cathedral under his belt when he drew up plans for what became the largest and most artistically important church in Switzerland...." Full review