Bern
Capital of Switzerland
CountrySwitzerland
CapitalBern
ContinentEurope
RegionWestern Europe
LanguageFrench, Swiss German, Italian
Time difference−2 h (UTC+1)
- Zytglogge
- Bern Minster
- Federal Palace
About Bern
In Switzerland, Bern is officially the "federal city" rather than the capital. Its medieval old town in a bend of the Aare River is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
The Zytglogge clock tower, Bern Minster, arcaded shopping streets and the Federal Palace are its symbols.
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Practical info
- CurrencySwiss Franc (Fr.)
- Dialling code+41
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