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Overview:
Bern, Switzerland -
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, over 100 fountains, arcades, Zoological Gardens - these
and many more sights are key features of Bern.
Bern, the federal
capital, is situated in the heart of Switzerland, which in turn
lies at the center of Europe. Thanks to its central location,
Bern is easily accessible and a favorite starting point for
trips and excursions to the Alps, the Bernese Oberland, the
Swiss Mittelland (Emmental, Seeland), the Jura, Lake Geneva and
its surroundings, the Swiss interior and the Valais. An
additional attraction of Bern as your base is that it is
possible to discover virtually the whole of Switzerland on a day
or half-day excursion.
Visiting
one country? Individual Country Passes offer convenience and
affordable travel options.
Use the Rail
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trip.
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