Bern

The medieval center of Bern stretches along a curved peninsula surrounded by the Aare River, featuring six kilometers of limestone arcades and towers.

Duke Berthold V of Zähringen established Bern in 1191 as a military outpost between German and French territories, and it became a free imperial city in 1218.

The Museum of Fine Arts houses over 2000 works by Paul Klee, while the Gothic Cathedral stands as Switzerland's tallest church with a 100-meter spire.

The central railway station connects directly to the Houses of Parliament and provides regional trains to Interlaken, Zurich, Geneva, and other Swiss destinations.

Since 1480, the city maintains dedicated areas for live bears, now residing in a specialized park by the Aare River, reflecting the animal on its coat of arms.

Location: Bern-Mittelland administrative district

Location: Bern

Inception: 1191

Elevation above the sea: 542 m

Part of: Üechtland

Shares border with: Bremgarten bei Bern, Ittigen, Kirchlindach, Mühleberg, Muri bei Bern, Neuenegg, Ostermundigen, Wohlen bei Bern, Frauenkappelen, Zollikofen, Köniz

Phone: +41313216111

Website: https://bern.ch/en

GPS coordinates: 46.94798,7.44743

Latest update: May 28, 2025 05:20