Art and culture in Bern District

Bern’s artistic landscape is anchored by the UNESCO-listed Old City, featuring landmark structures like the Baroque Käfigturm and a series of 16th-century Renaissance fountains including the Kindlifresserbrunnen and Schützenbrunnen. The city’s cultural scene extends to performing arts at the Stadttheater and UP Town, alongside modern cinematic experiences at Westside and Cinedome. Dedicated art centers like Landguet Ried and the Kore Gallery provide spaces for contemporary exhibitions and creative workshops across the metropolitan area.

Bern's Art & Culture — Map

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Prison Tower

The Käfigturm is a Baroque tower in Bern, Switzerland. It is part of the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site of the Old City of Bern and the…

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Child Eater Fountain

The Kindlifresserbrunnen is a painted stone fountain at the Kornhausplatz in Bern, Switzerland.

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Pfeiferbrunnen

The Pfeiferbrunnen is a fountain near Spitalgasse 21 in Bern, Switzerland.

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Bern Theatre

Bern Theatre, known in the city as Stadttheater Bern, is an opera house and theatre in Bern, Switzerland.

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Bernabrunnen

A bronze fountain located in the inner courtyard of the Federal Palace's west wing. It depicts Berna, the female personification of the city of Bern.

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Schützenbrunnen

A 16th-century Renaissance fountain depicting a musketeer and a bear cub. It is one of the historic public drinking fountains located within the UNESCO-listed Old City.

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Landguet Ried

A seminar and art center situated in a historic country estate, offering space for cultural workshops, retreats, and meditation.

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Künstlerei Köniz

A creative art center providing studio spaces, workshops, and exhibition opportunities for local artists.

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Kultur-Hof

A cultural venue hosting diverse artistic events, community workshops, and exhibitions.

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"Lots of Walls of Z" Kore Gallery

A contemporary art gallery focused on showcasing diverse visual artworks and exhibitions.

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Pathé Westside

Modern multiplex cinema located in the Westside shopping center, featuring multiple screens and wheelchair-accessible facilities.

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Cinedome

A large cinema complex equipped with multiple screens and modern projection technology for international and local film screenings.

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UP Town

A theater and performance venue located on the Gurten hill, hosting a variety of stage productions and cultural events.

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