Canton of Bern

By Travelog Editorial Team · Updated August 8, 2026

Canton of Bern is Travelog's home for Bern, Switzerland's capital, whose Old City was inscribed by UNESCO in 1983 under criterion (iii), recognized for exceptionally coherent city planning that developed continuously from its 12th-century founding on a hill surrounded by the Aare River.

Bern's UNESCO listing rests on genuine planning coherence, a city that developed continuously from its 12th-century founding without the kind of disruptive rebuilding that reshaped many other European capitals, live below with its full landmark coverage.