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Welcome to the Federal City of Bern

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Cosmopolitan and Charming

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Federal Square. © Bern Tourism

The Old Town of Bern has been featured in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983. Take a look round this fabulous cultural site and enjoy the charm of the covered arcades, cobbled streets and decorated facades. Cathedral, Clock Tower, Bear Pits, Houses of Parliament and Bundesplatz, River Aare, more than 100 fountains, arcades, Zoological Gardens - these and many more sights are key features of Bern.

 

Starting point for excursions

Thanks to its central location, Bern is also the ideal place from which to undertake excursions into the surroundings: Bern’s very own Gurten mountain offers you a wonderful view of the Alps and the Emmental. Whatever takes your fancy from afar can be visited within one day. Bern is situated centrally and integrated perfectly in Switzerland’s road and rail networks.

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Panoramic view. © Switzerland Tourism
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