Bern  is located in north central Switzerland, the western half of the territory of the Department, after Zurich and Geneva, the third largest city, is the capital of Bern, is also the country's capital. Its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage approved. Aare River to the city is divided into two halves, the West Bank and the Old City, the east coast of New City, across the River Aare seven wide bridge connects the Old Town and New Town. Bern mild and humid climate, cool. Bern, Switzerland remains the political and cultural center.