The Cathedral of Bern
The Cathedral of Bern (Das Berner Münster) is Switzerland's largest ecclesiastical building. Construction started in 1421 and continued under a series of different builders for generations.
The spire was finally completed in 1893. The portal with its depiction of the Last Judgment is a remarkable feature. The vantage point of this masterpiece is located 344 steps above the entrance, in the 100m-high cathedral spire.
From Switzerland's highest church tower visitors can enjoy magnificent views across the city and into the Bernese Mittelland and the snow-capped mountains of the Bernese Oberland.
The Cathedral is Switzerland's largest and most significant church from the Late Middle Ages. As the dominant structure in Bern's Old Town, which was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1983, the Cathedral plays a pivotal role in the city's architecture.
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Monday - Friday
26.04. - 15.10.2010 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)
18.10. - 30.04.2011 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.)
Saturday
03.04. - 01.01.2011 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)
08.01. - 24.04.2011 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (last admission 11:30 a.m.)
and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.)
Sunday
25.04. - 17.10.2010 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)
24.10. - 24.04.2011 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.)
Temporarily closed:
• During funeral services or other events
26.04. - 15.10.2010 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)
18.10. - 30.04.2011 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.)
Saturday
03.04. - 01.01.2011 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)
08.01. - 24.04.2011 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (last admission 11:30 a.m.)
and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.)
Sunday
25.04. - 17.10.2010 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)
24.10. - 24.04.2011 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.)
Temporarily closed:
• During funeral services or other events
Tower Tickets
Individual tickets
Adults CHF 4.00
Children (ages 7-16) CHF 2.00
Group tickets (10+)
Adults CHF 3.00
Children (ages 7-16) CHF 1.00
Individual tickets
Adults CHF 4.00
Children (ages 7-16) CHF 2.00
Group tickets (10+)
Adults CHF 3.00
Children (ages 7-16) CHF 1.00
