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HAM → BRN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Bern Belp Airport (Bern)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a superior panorama of the Swiss Alps and Lake Constance as you transition from the flat North German plains into the dramatic mountain scenery of the south.
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Hamburg Cityscape
Immediate views of the Elbe River, the Speicherstadt district, and the iconic Elbe Philharmonic Hall shortly after takeoff.
Harz National Park
Aerial views of northern Germany's highest mountain range, including the distinctive Brocken peak often shrouded in mist.
Lake Constance
A massive expanse of water where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland meet, providing a sparkling backdrop during the descent.
Appenzell Alps
The jagged peaks of the Alpstein massif and the prominent Säntis mountain mark the entrance into Swiss airspace.
Zurich Metropolitan Area
Views of Switzerland's largest city and the long, thin stretch of Lake Zurich to the east of the flight path.
Bernese Oberland
The spectacular trio of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau dominate the southern horizon as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. As you cross the German-Swiss border, the air often clears, offering views that can stretch all the way to the Austrian Alps. During the final descent into BRN, look for the 'Alpenwand' (Alpine Wall) which creates a stunning vertical horizon.
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Lüneburg Heath
A unique landscape of purple heathland and green woods visible shortly after departing the Hamburg area.
Hessian Highlands
Rolling volcanic hills and dense forests of central Germany, providing a textured green carpet below.
The Black Forest
The dark, dense canopy of the Schwarzwald is visible to the west as the flight passes over southwestern Germany.
Rhine River Valley
The silver ribbon of the Rhine marking the border between the Black Forest and the French Vosges mountains.
Bern Old Town
On the final approach, the UNESCO World Heritage old town is often visible nestled within the dramatic loop of the Aare River.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the setting sun illuminates the Aare valley and the city of Bern. Watch for the Jura Mountains to the west during the mid-portion of the flight. If the plane approaches from the south, you will get a direct view of the Swiss capital's distinct medieval layout.
Book Hotels in BernDistance: 767 km (477 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: BRN (46.914100647, 7.4971499443099985)
Route Type: International
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