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  • Latitude: 46.947999
  • Longitude: 7.448148

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Bern-Capital City in Capital Position

Bern-Capital City in Capital Position

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Introduction

Bern (French: Berne, Italian: Berna) may not be Switzerland's largest or most popular city, but it has been the Swiss capital since 1848.

Bern was founded in the 12th century in what is now the centre of Switzerland. Its natural boundaries were shaped by the Aare River, but over time the city has outgrown these boundaries. Bern has not, however, lost its historic charm. Much of the medieval architecture and design that marked its early development is still visited. Understandably, Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage site well known for its rich past.

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PropertyAddressTypePopularity
Bern Backpackers Hotel GlockeRathausgasse 75,3007 PO Box 503Hostel87
Hotel Alpenblick BernKasernenstrasse 29Hotel85
Hotel-Restaurant JardinMilitärstrasse 38Hotel81
Landhaus HotelAltenbergstr. 4-6Hotel71
Pension MarthahausWyttenbachstrasse 22aHostel88
Sorell Hotel ArabelleMittelstrasse 6Hotel80
Youth Hostel BernWeihergasse 4Hostel79

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