The sidewalk going up the Aare River is congested with wet and happy Swiss, hiking upstream in swimsuits just to float back into town. I join them — marveling at how this exercise brings out the silly ...

Members of a Chinese culture summer camp try Chinese shadow puppetry in Bern, Switzerland, July 14, 2026. A summer camp ...

Discover Bern, the stunning capital of Switzerland, known for its remarkable medieval architecture and riverside charm. Founded in 1191 by Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen, as a military post, Bern’s old ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about luxury travel, food and wine. If you plan on visiting multiple cities in Switzerland and don't fancy driving the ...

When it comes to Switzerland, visitors typically follow the same playbook: ski the majestic snow-capped alps in Zermatt, Gstaad, and St. Moritz. Get up close to Lakes Geneva and Lucerne. Feast on ...

Somewhere in the world there is likely a grander restaurant hall than Kornhaus in Bern, Switzerland's Old Town, but I haven't seen it yet. The cavernous dining room, which in its earliest incarnation ...

Located along a bend of the Aare River, Bern is the capital city of Switzerland. Founded in 1191, the city developed into an important medieval center. After a major fire in 1405, much of Bern was ...

Put simply, Bern is a quietly brilliant capital city. It doesn’t make a lot of noise about its many great points, but those who take the time to explore will find all manner of wonderful things to do.

Pride kicked off Saturday afternoon in Bern with a rally. The event aims to raise awareness of the rights of queer people. In ...

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