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Bern
Switzerland · BRN
Arcaded old town in a bend of the river Aare.
About
Bern, or Berne, is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 146,000, Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, had a population of 406,900 in 2014. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000.
Source: Wikipedia — Bern (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nature · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan40°F14d wet
- Feb45°F12d wet
- Mar50°F13d wet
- Apr57°F13d wet
- May62°F17d wet
- Jun73°F16d wet
- Jul75°F16d wet
- Aug75°F12d wet
- Sep67°F12d wet
- Oct58°F12d wet
- Nov46°F14d wet
- Dec41°F13d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Best of Bern: Walking Tour of Old Town with Expert GuideFrom $43 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour | From BernFrom $665 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
From Bern: Premium Panoramic train, Lucerne & Interlaken AlpsFrom $398 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
From Bern: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, Beatus Caves Small GroupFrom $290 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Zermatt, Matterhorn & Gornergrat Small Group Day Tour from BernFrom $779 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local GuideFrom $85 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Bern Airport (BRN), about 3.4 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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