Bern or Berne is the capital city of Switzerland. With a population of around 144,000, this city is only ranked 5th as the largest city in Switzerland. However, the city of Bern was ultimately chosen as a federal city.
Syahdan, on November 28, 1848, when the Swiss Confederation was formed, the majority of the members of the National Council and Council of State chose Bern as the seat of the Swiss Confederation. This choice also gave Bern the status of a Federal City which is de facto the same as the national capital.
Bern's location is very strategic. Located on the Swiss highlands in the canton of Bern, this beautiful city stands between the two largest cities in Switzerland, Zurich to the north and Geneva to the south.
Bern's charm is centered in his parents' town area, which still has many classic medieval buildings. The old town is built on a hill surrounded by the Aare river. In some parts of the city, the difference in height can be as high as 60 meters.
