Art & Culture in Bern

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Bern. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Discover Wasserspeier, an art installation from local artist Luciano Andreani that adds a touch of creativity to the city's streets. Or visit Politforum Käfigturm and enjoy the view onto the busy cobblestone street. Discover these and many more cultural gems in Bern.

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14 Hidden Gems

Wasserspeier

Spoiler alert!

"Wasserspeier" in Bern is a trick spot! Just go there and be surprised... it's an installation by local artist Luciano Andreani

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Sebastian

Meier

May 5, 2025
Lehrerzimmer Bern

Lehrerzimmer

Back to school

"Lehrerzimmer" in Bern isa a giant, local open-air bar in an old high school turned into a cultural center. The whole building is also stuffed with art...

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Coffee & tea

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Sebastian

Meier

Apr 30, 2025

Reitschule

A walk on the wild side

"Reitschule" Bern is a controversial place with 1000 names that means a million different things to people. Prepare to taste the city's wild side here...

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Bars
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Music
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Restaurants

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Sebastian

Meier

Apr 30, 2025
Politforum Käfigturm Bern

Politforum Käfigturm

Direct democracy in action

"Politforum Käfigturm" Bern used to be the city prison -- now it's more than a fancy viewpoint. It's an information bureau for the Swiss political system.

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Art & culture

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Sebastian

Meier

Apr 30, 2025

Voodoo Rhythm Hardware Store

Punk's Not Dead

"Voodoo Rhythm Hardware Store" is the underground cathedral of Reverend Beat-man in Bern -- a leading figure in the town's punk rock scene for 4 decades...

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Music
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Shopping

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Sebastian

Meier

Apr 30, 2025
Heitere Fahne Bern

Heitere Fahne

Old tavern brought back to life

"Heitere Fahne" in Bern is a very old wooden house in a quiet neighborhood where literally everything is happening -- it's real center of cultural life!

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Bars
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Music

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Sebastian

Meier

Apr 30, 2025

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