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Winter Street Scenes in Bern, Switzerland

The Swiss capital of Bern was my first stop in the country, and I had the chance to stay with a friend I made in Nepal for two of my three nights.

I found the relatively small city full of curiosities, like the numerous water fountains, some of which are hundreds of years old.

The River Aare runs through Bern

The River Aare runs through Bern

One of the many city fountains, some of which date back to the 16th century

One of the many city fountains, some of which date back to the 16th century

View from atop the cathedral

View from atop the cathedral

Will this sign really stop mischievous kids?

Will this sign really stop mischievous kids?

The city's town clock in action

The city's town clock in action

A distant view of the city clock

A distant view of the city clock

Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard

Flea market under a graffiti'd bridge

Flea market under a graffiti'd bridge

A sign of Switzerland's medieval past

A sign of Switzerland's medieval past

The building housing the Einstein Museum

The building housing the Einstein Museum

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Dave

Sunday 7th of March 2010

Andy - there's no doubt Bern, and Switzerland, is cold in winter! But, it was very picturesque. I think it's the kind of country worth visiting in both Winter and Summer.

Dave

Sunday 7th of March 2010

Andy - there's no doubt Bern, and Switzerland, is cold in winter! But, it was very picturesque. I think it's the kind of country worth visiting in both Winter and Summer.

Andy Hayes

Saturday 6th of March 2010

Gorgeous - I haven't been to Bern in the winter, it's quite lovely in photos but does look a bit chilly, as GloballyButterfly mentioned :)

GlobalButterfly

Friday 5th of March 2010

The snow makes for some beautiful pictures, but wow does it look COLD!!! Gosh, I love the buildings in Europe...

As We Travel

Thursday 4th of March 2010

Cool! We're going to Bern next tuesday, seems like a nice place. :)

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