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
One of the many city fountains, some of which date back to the 16th century
View from atop the cathedral
Will this sign really stop mischievous kids?
The city's town clock in action
A distant view of the city clock
Saint Bernard
Flea market under a graffiti'd bridge
A sign of Switzerland's medieval past
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. :)