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Berne is situated at the heart of Europe in the Swiss Mittelland. The city of medieval arcades and fountains, on a peninsula surrounded by the green river Aare, is qualified as a UNESCO world heritage city. Once the center of the largest city-state of the northern Alps, it has been hosting the capital of modern Switzerland since 1848. It has a population of about 127’000. Although the working language of the WTI is English, the spoken language in Berne is Swiss German, in particular Berndütsch, and German is the written language. The Bernese have a reputation for being calm and friendly. As a center of education, Berne attracts many young people, and there is a rich offering of concerts and culture. Berne has the world largest collection of Paul Klee paintings since Klee lived and worked here for many years. Swimming in the river Aare is the Bernese’s favourite summer activity - click here . The surroundings of Berne are rural. 16km2 of forests around the city centre offer opportunities for walking and recreation. Public Transportation in Switzerland is excellent and you will not need a car when living in Berne. Other Swiss cities as well as hiking and skiing areas are easily reachable by train. Berne is a good location for reflection and for studies. Remember: This is where Einstein developed his theory of relativity!
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