Berne
In terms of size and population, the canton of Bern does not come close to Graubünden, but in both cases the region in the Swiss Plateau is at least a proud second place. But the canton of Bern is still in a class of its own! It has the largest north-south spread and almost one in seven Swiss people live here. It also shares a border with a total of eleven cantons. But it is above all the nature and surroundings that make this region so unique. Three of the most famous Alpine peaks, namely the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, can be found on the canton's territory, while the gentle hills of the Mittelland region follow in the north, rising up to the Jura mountains in the northwest.
Photo: © Switzerland Tourism/Jan Geerk
Bernese cuisine - specialties of the canton
The cuisine of Switzerland
is strongly characterized by the regional cuisines, which can be roughly
according to the language areas. In the north of Switzerland, a simple Basel flour soup is popular,
which is made with wheat or rye flour. In Bernese cuisine, the Bernese platter, which consists of various types of meat and sausage, is particularly famous.
meat and sausages. The Bernese platter dates back to the end of the 18th century and was originally intended as a platter to honor warriors.
intended as a feast in honor of warriors
Sights in Bern - Historical and culturally valuable In the open-air museum in Ballenberg, interesting details about historical life in the region are shown.
historical life in the region. The culturally valuable buildings include
Hünegg Castle, Oberhofen Castle, Schadau Castle and Spiez Castle,
Interlaken Castle with a pewter figurine exhibition, Wimmis Castle and
Wimmis Castle and Thun Castle, which houses a historical museum. Also
churches, especially the thousand-year-old Thunerseekirchen, are well worth a visit.
well worth a visit.
Wellness Bernese Oberland - a place for those seeking peace and quiet
Thanks to the numerous lakes in the Bernese Oberland, the region is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Switzerland. The unique landscape with its deep valleys and rushing rivers never fails to impress. But the Bernese Oberland is not only a recreational paradise for hikers, mountaineers and skiers, it also offers those seeking peace and quiet an outstanding range of wellness facilities. The regions of Adelboden, Grindelwald, Gstaad,
Wengen and the Jungfrau region offer you relaxation and recreation in the fresh air and the opportunity to relax with physical activities. In addition, you can stay in a suitable
wellness hotel to relax body and soul to your heart's content.
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