Berne

Although Bern is the seat of most of the institutions of the Confederation, the remarkable design coherence of Bern's old town has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
  • Locality with about 135,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 550 metres (1,800 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Bern/Berne/Berna”
    “CH0351”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Federal Palace - House of Parliament and Berne Railway Station.
Government building
The Federal Palace is a building in housing the Swiss Federal Assembly and the Federal Council.
Railway station
Bern railway station serves the municipality of , the federal city of Switzerland.
The Zytglogge is a landmark medieval in , Switzerland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Köniz and Wohlen bei Bern.
is a town and a municipality in the…
is a municipality in the… is situated 4½ km northwest of Berne.
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Latitude
46.9476° or 46° 56′ 51″ north
Longitude
7.4065° or 7° 24′ 23″ east
Open location code
8FR9WCX4+2H
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

From French to Italian—“Berne” goes by many names.
  • French: “Berne”
  • German: “Bern”
  • Italian: “Berna”

Localities in the Area

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Switzerland: Highlights

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