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Understanding Bern
Bern is Switzerland’s federal city and the capital of its namesake canton. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town gives a compact introduction to the country’s civic life and to the city’s German-speaking character.
Why go
The Federal Palace explains Bern’s national role, while the arcaded streets around the Zytglogge show the older city at street level. German is the official language and Bernese German is widely spoken, so familiar place names may sound different in conversation. Treat the Old Town as the starting point for understanding both sides of Bern.
Useful to know
Begin around the Zytglogge and follow the Old Town streets toward the Münster.
Pair the Federal Palace with a walk through the older streets to see civic Bern in context.
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