Berne (German: Bern), the capital of Switzerland, is a small to medium sized city with a population of about 130,000 in the city proper and roughly 350,000 in the agglomeration area. It sits on a peninsula formed by the meandering turns of the river Aare. The remarkable design coherence of the Berne's old town has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It features 4 miles of arcaded walkways along streets decked out with fountains and clock-towers. Bern was one of the eight host cities in the 2008 European Football Championships.
As capital city and seat of the parliament, government and administration at all three state levels, Bern is a unique place in Switzerland.
High quality of life
Important garantees for a high quality of life in Bern are a sustainable politics, an old town designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and the picturesque location at the bend of the river Aare. Locals as well as the numerous guests from all over the world appreciate this.
Important garantees for a high quality of life in Bern are a sustainable politics, an old town designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and the picturesque location at the bend of the river Aare. Locals as well as the numerous guests from all over the world appreciate this.
A major business location in the Espace-Mittelland
The business area of Bern (agglomeration) employs more than 200 000 people - mainly in the health, IT, communication, transport and general service sectors, including the public administration. Bern is also the centre of the Espace-Mittelland region, which comprises a population of around 385 000 and 264 000 places of work.
The business area of Bern (agglomeration) employs more than 200 000 people - mainly in the health, IT, communication, transport and general service sectors, including the public administration. Bern is also the centre of the Espace-Mittelland region, which comprises a population of around 385 000 and 264 000 places of work.
City of culture
The City of Bern has a rich, varied range of cultural activities on offer, like the City Theatre, the Art Museum, the Paul Klee Centre, the History Museum and the Symphony Orchestra, but also smaller performances, galleries and theatres.
The City of Bern has a rich, varied range of cultural activities on offer, like the City Theatre, the Art Museum, the Paul Klee Centre, the History Museum and the Symphony Orchestra, but also smaller performances, galleries and theatres.
Sporting city par excellenceSport is very popular in Bern, not only because it is home to the top clubs Young Boys Bern and SC Bern. Bern has also made a name for itself as a venue for international sporting events. In 2008 it was one of the cities hosting the EURO 2008 football European Championship and in 2009 the ice hockey world championships were successfully held here. In January 2011 Bern was host to the ISU Ice Skating European Championship.
Top location for Education and Science
Bern is also known internationally as a centre of science and research, particularly in the fields of cutting-edge technology, climate and medicine. Public education ranges from kindergarten to university level and there are also numerous private education and training institutions. You will find further information under www.bern.ch (German).
Bern is also known internationally as a centre of science and research, particularly in the fields of cutting-edge technology, climate and medicine. Public education ranges from kindergarten to university level and there are also numerous private education and training institutions. You will find further information under www.bern.ch (German).
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