Why go
- Federal city of Switzerland.
- Served by Bern Airport (BRN).
History
Bern, or Berne, is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 146,000, Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, had a population of 406,900 in 2014. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 12 direct destinations
- SkyWork Airlines SX (D38) · 12 routes: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Ibiza, London, Marina Di Campo, Munich, Olbia, Palma de Mallorca, Vienna
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bern Airport (BRN); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BRN has direct flights to 12 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Bodenackerfähre, Fähre Zehendermätteli, Fähre Reichenbach.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bern (Berne), Switzerland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.