Burgdorf Castle, Switzerland

Burgdorf Castle is a castle in the municipality of Burgdorf in the canton of Bern. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The castle was rebuilt around 1175 by Berthold IV of Zahringen. In 1250 it was extended through the Kyburgs. In 1798 it became the seat of the Bernese administrator. Then, in 1800, the famous educator, Heinrich Pestalozzi established a school in the castle. Only four years later, the cantonal administration took over the castle and converted it into government offices. In 1886 the castle was renovated and the Castle Museum opened in the so-called Knight's Hall.

Many thanks to Andy! 

Switzerland

Isn't it always great and surprising to receive RAS postcards from the meetings of postcrosers? I received this great Swiss mapcard from dear Sara, who had a mini-meeting in Bern in May.  Thank you so much, and to all others who signed the card!

Switzerland...

• Has not been in a war since 1515.
• A new president for Switzerland is elected every year!
• Switzerland has the 2nd highest life expectancy (first is Sweden).
• The average Swiss eats twenty three pounds of chocolate per year compared to the 11.7 pounds consumed by each American annually.
• The Swiss flag is the only square banner in a sea of rectangle-shaped flags at the United Nations.
• The popular typeface "Helvetica" was created in Switzerland and is named after the country's Latin name, Confoederatio Helvetica.
• Albert Einstein was working as a clerk in a Swiss Patent Office when he proved his Theory of Relativity.
• Switzerland has more than 1,500 lakes, and it is said that you are never more than 10 miles from a lake anywhere in the country.
• Switzerland joined United Nations in 2002.
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Switzerland

Multiview postcard showing some famous Swiss views, they're amazing, aren't they? With Swiss map and flags of its cantons. Thanks to Pam!