Federal city of Switzerland

Bern

280Sunny Days/yr
View on Map· Pop. 122k· Elev. 1,801 ftWikipedia

Bern, or Berne, is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 146,000, Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, had a population of 406,900 in 2014. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000.Wikipedia

Country Context

SwitzerlandCountry in Central Europe

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the intersection of Central, Western, and Southern Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, and Italy to the south. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Alps, the Swiss Plateau, and the Jura Mountains; the Alps cover most of the country's territory, whereas the majority of its 9 million people are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts many of the largest cities and economic centres, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur, and Lucerne.Wikipedia

02

Current Conditions

03

Cost of Living

04

Livability

Safety Score
75
Internet
Country Broadband
47.7
subscriptions per 100 people
High Broadband Country
05

Climate

Sunshine
280
sunny days per year
77% of the year
Comfort Score
70/100
Good
Rainfall
52"
inches per year
Air Quality
36
Good AQI
07

Demographics

Population122k
Altitude1,801 ftabove sea level

Nearby Comparisons

Regional Alternatives
Local Real Estate ExpertAD
Your Name HereClaim this exclusive city slot

Compare Bern with other cities

Stack it side-by-side against cities you're considering.

Quick Compare