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Welcome to the Cathedral of Berne
The Cathedral of Berne is open every day. Exceptional closures
of church and tower are possible due to weddings, funerals,
constructions etc.
Detailed information is available at our information
desk during business hours.
Enjoy the 360°-Panorama from the very top of the steeple!
Discover the city and its surroundings from an unusual perspective! Have fun!
http://www.bern360.ch
Travel through the city of Berne up to the peaks of the Swiss Alps!
Click on the yellow dots and discover unusual places!
http://www.naturpanorama.ch
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SPECIALS
Exceptional closure of church and tower Wednesday, 19th June 2013, from 4 pm
On Wednesday, 19th June 2013, the Cathedral of Berne closes at 4 pm. Last admission to the tower at 3.30 pm.
1st of August - Swiss National Day Guided tours in English
On August 1st, Switzerland celebrates its birthday. Come and discover the Cathedral and its steeple and join one of our guided tours!
DISCOVER THE CATHEDRAL
Short tour to the highlights of Berne Cathedral.
When? 11 am - 11.30 am
3 pm - 3.30 pm
How much?
Where? information desk
DISCOVER THE CATHEDRAL TOWER
From the last judgement to the heaviest bells of Switzerland and to the very top of Berne!
When? 4 pm - 5 pm
How much?
Where? information desk
Upper platform completely open! Bern from 46 and 64 m and 360°
The upper platform of the tower is now open again to the public. Come and enjoy the breathtaking view from 64 m! We are looking forward to your visit!
Audio Guide Discover the hidden jewels of the Cathedral
Hire an Audio Guide and discover the Cathedral of Berne on your own. It takes about 35 mins, costs CHF 5.- and is available in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Exceptional closure Friday, 21st December 2012
On Friday, 21st December 2012, the church is closed all day.
Information desk and steeple are open as usual, from 12 am until 4 pm. Last admission to the steeple at 3.30 pm.
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Infostelle
Münster
Henriette
Urfer
Münsterplatz 1
Postfach 532
3000 Bern 8
Phone 031 312 04 62
e-mail the information desk
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
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Tower |
29.04.13 - 10.10.13
21.10.13 - 27.04.13 | 10.00 - 17.00
12:00 - 16:00
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10.00 - 16.30*
12:00 - 15:30*
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Saturday
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All year
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10:00 - 17:00 |
10:00 - 16:30* |
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Sunday
29.04.13 - 10.10.13
21.10.13 - 27.04.13
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11:30 - 17:00
11:30 - 16:00
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11:30 - 16:30*
11:30 - 15:30*
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The Cathedral of Berne
In the 12th century, there was a small church on the
site of the present church. Towards the end of the
13th century, it was replaced by a larger church with
three naves and a tower. Berne conquered a lot of
land and became a very powerful city state. To show
their power, they started building the present church
in 1421. The first master-builder, Matthäus Ensinger,
was called from Strasbourg to Berne. The Cathedral
was built around the old church and the old church
was only pulled down after they could hold the service
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Visitors should take in the generous space of the Cathedral.
It is also worth while to linger in the choir of the
church. The sanctuary contains Switzerland’s most
important late medieval stained glass windows. The passion
window is the oldest. It was made in 1441 in Ulm and
was brought to Berne. The vaulting of the choir is decorated
with 87 saints, representing paradise. The first choir
stalls of the Renaissance style in Switzerland were
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200 years after the
Reformation, organ music sounded for the first time
again in the cathedral. In 1998/99, the attractive organ case from 1730/1751 was carefully restored and the instrument
itself (1930) was extensively renovated.
Information
Booklets in English, postcards, posters and CDs are
available at the Cathedral Information desk
call +41 31 312 04 62 or send an e-mail
For more information about the Cathedral of Berne see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Münster_of_Berne |
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