Bern, Switzerland Visit the beautiful capital city of Switzerland in the canton of Bern. By Gavin Burns A View of the Aare The beautiful, clear waters of the Aare river pass through much of Bern. Some residents of the city even float down it to return home after work! Book a Tour Here! The Bears of Bern Much like the name sounds, bears were the determining factor in the naming of the city and remain a key symbol to this day. A Gallery of Bern