Key Competitive Attractions
The city of Bern has a population of over 123,000 people making it the fifth largest city in Switzerland. The main language spoken in Bern is German, (Bernese German), but English and French are also widely used.
The historic old town in the center of Bern is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city of Bern was ranked among the top 10 cities in the world for the best quality of life, in the Mercer Survey.
Economic structure:
- Primary economic sector – 773 employed in over 104 businesses.
- Secondary economic sector – 16,484 employed in 1,094 businesses.
- Tertiary economic sector – 131,659 employed in over 7,638 businesses.
