Oberland

[ oh-ber-land; German oh-buhr-lahnt ]

noun

1. a mountain region in central Switzerland, mostly in S Bern canton.

Oberland

/ ˈəʊbəˌlænd /

noun

1. the lower parts of the Bernese Alps in central Switzerland, mostly in S Bern canton

Example Sentences

The situation in some parts of the central Bernese Oberland and the Valais was less dramatic — such as for the Aletsch Glacier in Valais and Plaine Morte Glacier in the canton of Bern, because they enjoyed more winter snowfall.

From Seattle Times

But a “no” would set back the region, seen as one of the sunniest and most apt for solar parks in Switzerland, against others like central Bern Oberland or eastern Graubünden for generous federal funding for such projects — up to 60% of needed financing for big solar parks.

From Seattle Times

It’s Swiss culture on a lazy Susan for the hurried visitor, and a great rainy-day option in the Berner Oberland.

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For a century, a thrilling train has tunneled up through the inside of the Berner Oberland’s Eiger mountain.

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One of Switzerland’s most glorious hikes is the walk along the ridge called Schynige Platte to the cable-car station high above Interlaken in the mountainous Berner Oberland region.

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