Sights of Berne

Yesterday, we visited Berne, the capital of Switzerland situated along the Aare river. It was a gorgeous sunny day, surprisingly warm for October.

The first stop we made was a rose garden overlooking the city. In the distance laid the snow capped mountain ranges.

Several of the rose plants were still in bloom. Though as not as resplendent as earlier in the summer, we still came across some unusual beauties.


The Clock Tower in the old town.


The majestic Cathedral of Berne.


The Federal Palace where the federal parliament sits.


At an open-air market, we came across this stall selling cucumbers of the strangest variety. Spiky ones, furry ones and even some shaped like gourds.



Although it was a Saturday, the city was not overly crowded, even in the old town which has lots of shops and major brands. It was also pretty easy to navigate on foot. It is a charming city that is well worth a day trip if you are in the vicinity.