Bern Bethlehem is a district in the Swiss capital of Bern. This residential area is located in the west of the city and is characterized by a pleasant mix of residential and commercial areas. The area around Bern Bethlehem is characterized by residential buildings, small stores and local service providers. The public transport connections, shopping facilities and educational institutions help to make Bern Bethlehem a popular place to live for people at different stages of life. The surrounding green spaces and parks also offer space for recreation and leisure activities. Bethlehem is excellently integrated into the transportation network. In addition to various connections to main roads, Bethlehem has its own highway connection to the A1, known as Bern-Bethlehem. Public transport connections in Bethlehem are provided by the Bernmobil streetcar line 8 and the Postbus line 101. Since the construction of the Brünnen housing estate (Westside) in 2009, the area around Gäbelbach has had its own S-Bahn station. Bümpliz Nord station in the south of Bethlehem is also served by several S-Bahn lines