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Kanton Bern Unmissables

Kanton Bern features the UNESCO-listed Old City of Bern, characterized by medieval arcades and the Zytglogge astronomical clock tower. In the Bernese Oberland, the Jungfrau Railway ascends into the high Alps, while the crystal-clear waters of Blausee and Bachalpsee offer alpine scenery near Grindelwald. The region includes the turquoise Lake Brienz and the 3,238-meter peak of Titlis. In the capital, the Bundesplatz serves as the political center, hosting the Swiss Parliament and historic government buildings.

Kanton Bern Unmissables — Map

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Old City of Bern

Medieval historic city center featuring well-preserved architecture, arcades, fountains, and landmarks. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and architectural significance.

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Zytglogge Clock Tower

Historic medieval clock tower and former city gate featuring an astronomical clock, figurine plays, and panoramic views.

David Haberthür / CC BY 2.0

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Blue Lake

Blausee is a lake in Bernese Oberland, Kandergrund, Switzerland. It is located near the Kander river.

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Jungfrau Railway

The Jungfrau Railway is a mountain rack railway in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland, connecting Kleine Scheidegg in the Bernese Oberland to…

Whgler / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Bachsee Lake

Bachalpsee or Bachsee is a lake with an area of 8.06 ha close to the First above Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.

Christof Berger / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Lake Brienz

Lake Brienz is a lake just north of the Alps, in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

Mussklprozz / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Titlis

Titlis is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern.

Anabel Belcastro Bonpland / CC-BY-SA

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Bundesplatz

The Bundesplatz is the Government Plaza in Bern, de facto the capital city of Switzerland.

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