- Bern - Wikipedia
Bern (Swiss Standard German: ⓘ), or Berne (French: ⓘ), [note 1] is the de facto [note 2] capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city" [note 3] [3] With a population of about 146,000 (as of 2024), Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zürich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne [4]
- 15 Best Things to Do in Bern (Switzerland) - The Crazy Tourist
Looking out to the Alps, Switzerland’s fifth largest city has been the “Bundesstadt” and de facto capital for almost 170 years Bern has a lovable UNESCO listed old town tucked into a long meander of the River Aare A lot of the old core is from the 15th century and is laced with several kilometres of arcades covering stylish shops and eateries
- Welcome to Bern
Discover Bern, the charming Swiss capital with medieval flair Experience historical sights, cultural diversity and culinary delights in the centre of a picturesque old town
- Bern - Switzerland Tourism
With its UNESCO-listed old town, cathedral, clock tower, fountains and numerous arcades, Bern is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities Between all of the sights on offer, the city also offers you plenty of nature and a chance to refresh yourself on the River Aare
- Bern | History Facts | Britannica
Bern, city, capital of Switzerland and of Bern canton, in the west-central part of the country It lies along a narrow loop of the Aare River After a devastating fire ravaged the wood-built town in 1405, Bern was rebuilt with sandstone Learn more about Bern in this article
- 17 Top Sights Best Things to Do in Bern, Switzerland (+Map Tips)
What to see and do in Bern Top sights, landmarks, and tourist attractions not to miss in Switzerland's capital city + Map planning tips
- Best things to do in Bern
Bern has a small regional airport – Bern Belp (BRN) – located just 10 km from the city It offers limited flights, mostly seasonal or charter connections For most international travellers, Zurich and Geneva airports are the better options Both airports are well-connected and offer regular train departures to Bern
- Bern guide - must-sees, travel info and accommodation tips
Switzerland's capital city Bern has an attractive ancient town center and is a central base to explore several Swiss regions Find out what to see, how to get around, and which hotels to book Skip to content
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