Aare River

  • Old Town of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

    BySwizzinfo News Desk

    Old Town of Bern: A Walk Through Eight Centuries of Swiss History Many historic European cities have medieval quarters tucked between modern developments. Bern is different. In Switzerland’s capital, the medieval city is the city. The Old Town of Bern stretches along a narrow sandstone peninsula embraced by a dramatic bend in the Aare River,…

  • Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

    BySwizzinfo News Desk

    Bern: Exploring Switzerland’s Historic Capital on the Aare A Capital Unlike Any Other When travelers imagine a national capital, they often picture a city dominated by skyscrapers, heavy traffic, and dense urban development. Bern offers a very different experience. Switzerland’s capital is distinguished not by size or modern spectacle, but by its remarkable preservation, human…