It is the second largest canton in terms of both area and population, and serves as a bridge between the German-speaking and French-speaking parts of the country.
Capital: Bern (also the de facto capital of all of Switzerland, with the federal parliament).
Languages: Bilingual – primarily German (approx. 85%), with a French-speaking area in the Bernese Jura.
Division: 10 districts, more than 340 municipalities.
Geography: The canton has three distinct zones: Bernese Oberland (south): impressive Alps with peaks such as the Jungfrau and Eiger, lakes (including Thun, Brienz), and tourist attractions such as Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen.
Mittelland (middle): fertile plateau around Bern, with agriculture and industry.
North: Hilly with lakes such as Biel.
The River Aare runs through the center.
Economy and characteristics: Tourism (especially in the mountains), agriculture (Emmental cheese!), precision industry, mechanical engineering, and government jobs (through the capital).
Bern has a medieval UNESCO World Heritage city center with arcades, a clock tower (Zytglogge), and bears as symbols.
In short: Bern is the “heart of Switzerland” – a mix of political power, breathtaking nature, and cultural diversity.
Ideal for both city breaks and mountain adventures!
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