Kanton Bern

The canton of Bern is the second largest of all Swiss cantons. It is mainly drained by the River Aare and its tributaries. Geographycally is is divided into three areas.

The Berner Oberland (Bernese Oberland) lies in the south of the canton and is part of the Alps. The highest elevation is the Finsteraarhorn with 4274m asl. Most famous sights are Interlaken and the Jungfrau (4158m asl), Aareschlucht, Grindelwald, Mürren and Kandersteg. Despite its grandezza, it is not it is not interesting in terms of caves or mines. The central core of the Alps is composed of crystalline rocks, so there is no karstification. There are also no important mines, but gemstones an their collecting (strahlen) is common. There are several sights below connected with minerals.
The Berner Mittelland (Bernese Midlands) is more or less the valley of the rivers Aare. The river Emme, some of the foothills of the Bernese Alps, and the plain around the Capital Bern.
The Seenland (Lake Region) is located in the north of the canton around Lake Biel. The area is renowned for its wine production.

The canton of Bern is German speaking.