Berne is the federal capital and seat of the Swiss federal government. It is therefore an ideal location if you are looking to take advantage of the closeness to the Swiss political world and key federal departments. Berne is brave to attempt this, and if A PERFECT ARRANGEMENT is not quite perfect, she has nonetheless written a smart, moving and highly readable book. Berne is situated on the hills over viewing the Aar river, creating some marvelous panoramic views.
Berne is Europes only capital on the route of the three main high-speed trains TGV, ICE and Cisalpino. Fast trains to Paris take around 5 hours, and to Milan about 3 hours. Berne is located in the very heart of Europe and is easily accessible by all modes of transport. The international Zurich-Kloten Airport is situated 120 km/ 74 miles from the city of Berne and can be reached by train. Berne is inseparably linked with bears. According to legend the city’s founder, Duke Berchtold V von Zhringen, named the city after the first animal to be caught here.
Berne is a medieval city founded in 1191, on and around the River Aare. Berne has quite a few attractions and historic sites, as well as an active cultural life. Berne is the capital. What is Berne’s river? Berne is known for its Bear Pits where bears are still kept though there are plans finally to do away with their cramped quarters and create more of a park. Bears have been kept in Berne since 1403 and on the site of the existing pits since 1513.
Berne is a bridge between the French and the German speaking parts of Switzerland, and as capital it is a bridge between Switzerland and other countries.
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