Bern
Switzerland • Europe
Primary City: Bern
Primary State/Province: Bern
Primary Language: German
Population: 538K
GDP: $93B • GDP per capita: $172,647
GAWC Class: 12
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
9.0%
National Capital
Capital city of Switzerland
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
3
Total Teams
4
Major Companies
2
Market Cap
$54B
Commuter Rail
134
Universities
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 3 | #T-106 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 4 | #T-238 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 2 | #T-66 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 2 | #T-173 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $54B | #205 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Universities ↗ | 1 | #T-205 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 2 | #T-50 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 0 | — |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 1 | #T-149 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 1.0 | #T-332 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 0.0 | — |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 134 | #37 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 1 | #T-233 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Switzerland
BSC Young Boys
Bern • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Switzerland
FC Thun
Bern • Level: 1
Notable Venues1 venue
Football
Wankdorf Stadium
Bern
Other Teams
Other Men’s Teams2 teams
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
SC Bern
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
SCL Tigers
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals2 events
1961 European Cup Final
Football Final
1961 • Bern
1954 World Cup Final
Football Final
1954 • Bern
F1 Races5 events
Swiss Grand Prix
F1 Race
1954 • Circuit Bremgarten
Swiss Grand Prix
F1 Race
1953 • Circuit Bremgarten
Swiss Grand Prix
F1 Race
1952 • Circuit Bremgarten
Swiss Grand Prix
F1 Race
1951 • Circuit Bremgarten
Swiss Grand Prix
F1 Race
1950 • Circuit Bremgarten
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swisscom | $43B | Public |
| 2 | BKW AG | $11B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $54B across 2 companies
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
University of Bern
Bern, Switzerland
Top 250 Hospitals2 entries
Inselspital Bern
Bern • Hospital
Lindenhofspital Bern
Bern • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Bern Airport
Bern • 4 - Regional
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Bern Hauptbahnhof
Bern • Intercity Rail Hub
Suburban Rail (134 stations)1 entry
Bern S-Bahn
Bern • 134 stations
Central Bank1 entry
Swiss National Bank
Bern • Central Bank