Berno is located in the central part of Switzerland. It is inhabited by 130,000 people. It is often said that the city is the Swiss capital, which is not quite true. Bern only has the status of a federal city, and Switzerland is a confederation of cantons and has no established capital. However, the authorities administering the country reside in Bern.
.The city's symbol and one of its most important monuments is the late Gothic cathedral - the largest church in Bern, as well as in all of Switzerland. Take a stroll through the old town full of historic buildings, visit the Paul Klee center with its exceptionally rich collection of his works, or see the former home of the world's most famous physicist. Bern is the city of Einstein. The Nobel laureate lived and worked here from 1902 to 1914. The building at Kramgasse 49, in the Bernese old town, houses his apartment, where you can now see numerous photos and personal memorabilia of Albert Einstein.
Bern is an important transportation hub, where central authorities, many foreign companies and international organizations are headquartered. From our country, unfortunately, you will not find direct flights to Bern by plane. The best option will be to travel by bus or your own car. Bus to Bern is a much more economical choice, since traveling from Poland, you have to reckon with highway tolls and considerable costs incurred on fuel. If you are interested in coaches to Switzerland and want to visit Bern, Geneva or Sankt Gallen, a list of available connections to these and other cities can be found on our website.
.The Frog Pits, a nature and landscape complex on the city's border, is an example of successful revitalization of post-industrial areas, attracting lovers of nature and the region's industrial history. The Segiet Nature Reserve, with its 150-year-old beech tree stand, is a green corner in the heart of the city, reminding people to protect their natural heritage. Bytom's Market Square, while perhaps not one of the most beautiful, is the heart of the city, where historic townhouses and modern elements of urban life mix.
Bytom, with its diverse attractions, offers not only a glimpse of the region's rich history and culture, but also shows how an industrial past can be transformed into valuable green spaces and tourist attractions. The city combines both historical and natural elements, creating a unique place on the tourist map of Poland.