Büren an der Aare

10 September 2020

The town of Büren an der Aare (canton of Bern) has a medieval town centre. The river and the road have always been of great importance for trade, markets, shipbuilding and warehouses for salt, iron, wool, cattle, and agricultural products.

Late medieval/early modern buildings are still visible. The Castle (sixteenth century) is a heritage of national importance.

The city was Catholic until the Reformation.

(Further information: www.bueren.ch).