Bern

Capital city of Switzerland.

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Bern is the capital city of Switzerland, located in the canton of Bern. It's known for its well-preserved medieval Old City (a UNESCO World Heritage site), featuring arcades, sandstone buildings, and the Zytglogge astronomical clock.

/bɛrn/

Bern derives from the Old High German word *berna*, meaning 'bear'.

Bern is like a cozy, old-fashioned town in Switzerland with lots of covered walkways and a medieval castle.

city capital

Old City Zytglogge

Switzerland canton of Bern

French capital city