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Burgdorf (French: Berthoud; High Alemannic: Bùùrdlef) is the largest city in the Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It was the capital of the district of the same name until 2010, when it became part of the new Emmental district .
Nestled in a bend in the river Emme, the Zähringer town of Burgdorf is also known as the “gateway to the Emmental”. It is best known for its castle, which with its positioning on a hill can be seen for miles.
Feb 3, 2022 · Burgdorf is the gateway to the Emme’s Valley (Emmental in German), a hilly region in the heart of Switzerland best known for its cheese of the same name, the Emmental Cheese. With its Gothic houses and cobblestone streets, Burgdorf is an attractive little city.
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Oct 19, 2018 · Burgdorf is a model of historic town planning, with a feudal high town between the castle and the church mound, and a low town at the foot of the castle rock, where the tradesmen were based. Today…
On a pleasant road 19km northeast of Bern through Krauchthal village, the picturesque old town of BURGDORF is built on a prominence above the Emme. From the train station, follow Bahnhofstrasse south and then head east on Oberstadtweg to meander up into the Old Town, an atmospheric quarter characterized by steep cobbled streets.
The 800-year-old Burgdorf Castle is not only the city’s landmark but also the largest and best-preserved Zähringer castle complex in Switzerland. The original castle fortress was replaced with the present castle by Duke Berchtold of Zähringen in the 12th century.
