Köniz

This large Swiss municipality sits on the southern edge of Bern, combining a food-and-drink scene with scenic surroundings that reach toward mountain terrain. Despite its size — among the most populous municipalities in Switzerland — much of Köniz retains a village character, with residents spread across numerous modest, rural districts. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the proximity to Bern makes it a practical base for exploring the Swiss capital on foot or by transit.

• Population41,784
• Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 1.1 km0.7 mi