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Bookmark & shareSwitzerland's beguiling capital is awash with old-world charm.
Bern is one of the most alluring capitals on the planet. Its 15th-century old town, with terraced stone buildings, clock towers, church spires and cobbled streets, is nothing less than idyllic. Its compact space, laid-back pace and small-town friendliness soon become irresistible.
Fast Facts
Population
122,707
Currency
Name: Swiss Franc
Code: CHF
Symbol: CHF
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: German, French, Italian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+41
Weights & Measures
Metric
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