Bern

Switzerland is known for its mountains (Alps in the south, Jura in the northwest) but it also has a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes. Switzerland is renowned over the world for downhill skiing, and the country is also great for many other outdoor activities, including hiking and mountain biking. Mountain climbing, from easy to very hard, can also be found in Switzerland, and there is hardly another place with a longer tradition for this. Some routes, like the North face of the Eiger, have become near-mythical due to the hardships, sacrifice and even deaths suffered by the first people to climb them. And because of the breathtaking views, travelling from one place to another by car, bus, train or bike along alpine roads and railroads is often an experience in itself.

Switzerland

The canton lies on the Swiss Plateau. The two main mountains are Gurten and Bantiger. The medieval city center of Bern has been recognised has a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. The canton is home to one of the specialties of the country: the Emmental cheese. You will find many Emmental farmhouses around the canton. Besides the strong cultural heritage in Bern, there are many things to do if you are a nature lover, as the canton offers beautiful trails.

The Zytglogge is a landmark medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. Built in the early 13th century, it has served the city as guard tower, prison, clock tower, centre of urban life and civic memorial.

Zytglogge

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