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Bern is the most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich, Geneva and Basel. It is the capital of Switzerland and one of the oldest cities in Europe. With much of its medieval structures still intact and new contemporary houses built by the residents, Bern still gives a feeling of a medieval provincial city. Bern is a fine blend of old and new.
Being the political hub of the country and home to many international organizations, the cost of living in Bern is high. The city also serves as the gateway to Bernese Oberland Region that encompasses the legendary peak Jungfrau—Queen of Alps.
Bern Switzerland hotels provide an ideal base for tourists to stay in Bern. There are various hotels in Bern, which offers comfortable accommodation and warm hospitality to travelers to Bern. Travelers to Switzerland can book a hotel room in Bern hotels on cheap and discount hotel rates.
Bern Tourist Attractions
- The Astrological Clock: The clock locally known as the Zytglogge and dates back to the 15th Century. The clock is a replacement of an older timepiece, and has been operating since 1530. The little mechanical figures of the cities heraldic bears, a cock and a jester make it a charming sight.
- Einstein House: The three papers which cemented Albert Einstein's legend were written while he was a patent office expert in Bern. His house today is a memorial museum.
- Nydeggkirche: This church is built on the spot of an old castle. The historical church was first built in 1341 and has been added to over the years.
- Nydegg Bridge and the Bear pits: The Nydegg Bridge is located near the Nydeggkirche. It is at the confluence of Bern's three main thoroughfares. Across the bridge is the Bear Pit. Sunken into the ground near the bridgehead, the pit has housed bears since the 16th Century. Bears are the symbols of the city of Bern.
- Untertorbrucke: It is an arched mason bridge, which is believed to be the oldest in Switzerland.
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