Abbreviation for Bern, Switzerland

Bern, capital (federal city) of Switzerland and the canton of Bern, in the valley of the Aare, with (2018) 133 900 residents.

The city has a university and is the seat of international bodies. The economy is determined by the service sector (administration, education, health care, tourism); there is also a diverse modern industry.

The picturesque old town in a loop of the Aare is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; The cathedral and town hall date from the 15th century; the Bundeshaus, seat of parliament, was built in 1852–1902.

Bern was founded in 1191 and was an imperial city from 1218. In 1353 it joined the Swiss Confederation and conquered a large territory in the 15th and 16th centuries. Bern has been the capital (federal city) of Switzerland since 1848.

City Profile

• Abbreviation: BE
• Country: Switzerland

List of Bern Acronyms

The most commonly used abbreviations for Bern is BE which stands for Bern. In the following table, you can see all acronyms related to Bern, including abbreviations for airport, city, school, port, government, and etc.