Gurten shapes the setting of Köniz — the wooded hill rises above residential districts and fields on the south-western edge of Bern, tying the municipality to both city life and the surrounding countryside. Although Köniz belongs to the Bern urban area, its territory includes distinct local centres such as Wabern and Liebefeld. At its historic core, Schloss Köniz preserves buildings from a former Augustinian monastery alongside the Church of St Peter and Paul. The summit of Gurten hosts the annual Gurtenfestival, a major open-air music event. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Köniz and the Bern region.
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