My Swiss Travel Part 1: Bern

Bern is the capital city of Switzerland and the Altstadt (old town) has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Although the naming of “Bern” is unclear, an interesting legend says the founder of the city decided to name the city after whatever animals he hunted first. In the end, it turned out to be a bear, thus the name “Bern” is given to the city. Whether this legend is true or not, the city does indeed make bear its symbol. The river Aare flows by the city which gives the town a picturesque view.