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Bern City Guide

overall city rating 71%

The city of Berne or Bern is the Bundesstadt of Switzerland is the fifth most populous city in Switzerland and the fourth most populous urban area . The official language of Berne is German. The local Swiss German dialect is Bernese German, spoken by most of the inhabitants. Due to the presence of a large part of the federal administration, several embassies and a fair number of immigrants, the other national languages and many others may be heard in the streets. Berne also functions as the capital of the Canton of Berne, the second most populous of Switzerland's cantons.

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  • gasto7633 from Australia has 13 reviews gasto7633 says:

    Don\'t spend more than a day or two here. Bern is a tiny place (127,000 people) and while very attractive, most if not all of the sights can be seen in a day. Also, the prices can really break the bank - especially food prices. Take advantage of the kitchen in the hostel (if there is… more

    Posted: on Nov 10, 2007 |

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  • kelliegr from Australia has 8 reviews kelliegr says:

    Switz land is very,very beautiful! Staying in Bern is fine,but you want to spreas your wings whilst here & be sure to move about abit,to really appreciate the country!

    Posted: on Apr 22, 2007 |

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  • bmstephe from USA has 12 reviews bmstephe says:

    Very walkable, clean, lovely medieval Swiss town with nice shops and eateries and a slight student-y vibe to keep things young.

    Posted: on Mar 30, 2007 |

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