Programme

The programme is finalised! Over the weekend of 30 and 31 May 2026, more than 70 events will be open to you in Bern and Biel. Have fun browsing!
Those interested can also take a look at the archive of events from previous years.

Registration opens on 10 May 2026 at 4 pm.

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1

Festivalzentrum

Come and visit us at Affspace

no registration necessary
Berner Muenster Lengyel Toulouse Architekten 01
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2

Ehemalige Feuerhochwacht im Berner Münster

The Bern landmark

free spots
1 1 122 BE 2026 GEHEIMNISSE DER GOTIK Titelbild Web
For Kids
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3

Kinderworkshop "Geheimnisse der Gotik"

no registration necessary
1 4 DRUCK DIR DEINE STADT 318 Web
For Kids
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4

Kinderworkshop "Druck dir deine Stadt"

A creative printing and pop-up urban workshop for children

no registration necessary
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5

Erlacherhof

Switzerland's first Federal Palace

free spots
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6

Geschäftshaus Teo Jakob

Welcome to the house that brings rooms to life. Discover design, architecture and art all in one place.

no registration necessary
New Objectivity Andrea Filippi
tour
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7

Neues Bauen in Bern

In tune with the times

no free spots
BA STB 001
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8

Stadttheater Bern

Front building

only few free spots
Buehnen Bern Kinderfuehrung jpg
For Kids
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9

Kinderprogramm "Stadttheater Bern"

Guided tour for children aged 5 and over

free spots
1212 KH Passage ADS 3795 Kopie
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10

Neues Kaiserhaus Bern

Renovation and refurbishment of the listed Kaiser department store, including a new concept for dining, experiences and retail

only few free spots
Kaefigturm mit blauem Himmel
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11

Käfigturm

From a prison tower to a tower of democracy

free spots
Bern Kunst voll Michael Arn
tour
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12

Bern Kunstvoll

A stroll through public art

no free spots
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13

Neubau Bubenbergzentrum

The new railway access

no free spots
Szene PW
tour
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14

Perspektivenwechsel

We listen to the buildings together with blind and visually impaired people

free spots
Kast kaeppeli parkcafe 01
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15

Kleine Schanze

Park with a pavillon

no registration necessary
Jugi Aussenbild Ensemble
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16

Jugendherberge Bern

Renovation of a listed historic building and new construction

free spots
Bellorini Architekten Kast Kaeppeli BHM Aussen
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17

BHM - Gesamterneuerung

A glimpse into the future of the Bern Historical Museum

free spots
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18

Volksschule Marzili Erweiterung

new polygonal building

no registration necessary
PP 5
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19

Film «Asphalte Public»

Who owns public space?

no registration necessary
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20

Ryff-Areal

A tour of the former Ryff factory

no registration necessary
Brueckenkopf Aussen 01
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21

Brückenkopf West

From a generic office block to a vibrant residential building

free spots
Lebnsraum Stadt Fiona Hofer
tour
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22

Lebensraum Stadt

Of cooling trees and hot concrete

no free spots
Balmweg aussen
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23

Umnutzung Lukas-Kapelle zu Wohnraum

Where people once prayed, people now live

free spots
7 104 Duplex P 423 C
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24

Wohn- und Atelierhaus Bellevuestrasse

Late work by Frank Geiser

free spots
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25

Thomaskirche

Swiss post-war modernism

no registration necessary
Vidmarhallen Titelbild Aussen Damian Poffet Bern 01
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26

Vidmarhallen

A space for trades, services, leisure and culture

free spots
Hauptgebaeude Aussen 02
tour
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27

Siedlung Weissenstein

Railway Workers Housing Cooperative

no registration necessary
Quartierwerk Architektur Konsumstrasse Bern 01
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28

MFH Konsumstrasse

The transition from office to residential use in the Mattenhof district

no free spots
Haus der Universitaet Aussen
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29

Haus der Universität Bern

Interdisciplinary centre for education and community engagement

no registration necessary
05 Pumpwerk
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30

Trinkwasserpumpwerk Brunnmatt

Historic industrial project comes to life

no registration necessary
ASH 1135 HG Esch 2026 red
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31

Anna-Seiler-Haus

Main Building, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern

no registration necessary
Web glockenstrasse 250523 P0021238
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32

KulturGut Glockenstrasse

historical farmstead with cultural use

free spots
BE Bern B Ambliz Hochhaus Fellergut Studio Gataric Fotografie 22
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33

Siedlung Fellergut

Viewing of a flat in a high-rise building

no free spots
Statt Land Expedition Ausserholligen1 Michael Arn
tour
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34

Expedition Ausserholligen

A journey through time

only few free spots
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35

Zentrum Europaplatz – Haus der Religionen

History and Development of the Europaplatz Centre – A Religious Building with Mixed-Use Facilities

free spots
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tour
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36

Aussenraum Europaplatz Bern

(Station) Square at an urban hub

no registration necessary
2410 BHSF Gueterstrasse Areal 111
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37

Holliger Areal

Urban planning and outdoor spaces

free spots
Restaurant La Vie 001a
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38

Anlage altes Krematorium

Conversion of the restaurant in the former columbarium

no registration necessary
EWB Energiezentrale Forsthaus 0071 low
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39

Energiezentrale Forsthaus

Container ship on the outskirts of town

no free spots
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tour
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40

Rundgang Länggasse

From workers’ cottages, factories and luxury villas

no free spots
Hoersaalgebaeude Areal Innen 01
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41

Hörsaalgebäude der Universität Bern

A converted former construction hall on the vonRoll site

no registration necessary
1 Bib von Roll Bild Kilian Buehlmann
tour
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42

Universitätsbibliotheken im Länggassquartier

An architectural walk

free spots
Erw gr
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43

Anatomiehörsaal der Universität Bern

Institute of Anatomy

no registration necessary
01 Atelierumbau Seidenweg
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44

Atelierumbau Seidenweg

Dramatic lighting

free spots
Unterwerk engehalde 01 1138 2x
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45

Unterwerk Engehalde

Power supply for the city of Bern

free spots
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46

Botanischer Garten der Universität Bern

Architecture X BOGA

free spots
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47

gibb - Hauptgebäude

A major work of Classic Modernism

free spots
7 92 Duplex P 423 C
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48

gibb - Campus

Notable steel structures by Frank Geiser

free spots
Viktoria Strassenansicht Annette Boutellier 2
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49

Alte Feuerwehr Viktoria

Repurposing for the neighbourhood

free spots
Wylerhof 0
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50

Wylerhof

Living on the former Wifag site

free spots
Piazzameier scheibenstrasse 01
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51

Scheibenstrasse

Renovation and extension

free spots
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52

Verwaltungszentrum Guisanplatz, Bern

Phase 2, New Building D

free spots
Festhalle Bern Aussen 01
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53

Festhalle Bern - Bernexpo

A place between city and stage

no registration necessary
Penzel Valier Tramdepot 04
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54

Tramdepot Bern

Metal and glass casing

free spots
2026 LYRA OMU93 Sven Hoegger 1
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55

Ehemaliges PTT Hochhaus Bern

Revitalising an icon

no registration necessary
L40 Eingangseite MSA 04 2209 AF002
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56

Herrenstock Campagne Schönberg

Complete refurbishment and conversion

no free spots
21 Zentrum Paul Klee c Hans Schuermann
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57

Architekturführung Zentrum Paul Klee

Landscape sculpture made of glass and steel

free spots
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58

Ougspurgergut

Discover garden art and building culture with Hermann Hesse

free spots
Siedlung Merzenacker Aussenansicht
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59

Siedlung Merzenacker

only few free spots
1 Co Arch Gia 311
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60

Wohngebäude Giacomettistrasse

A comprehensive socially sustainable refurbishment

no registration necessary
2 25 07 14 Wittigkoffen Jupiterstrasse 12027
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61

Wittigkofen

Planned as a satellite town, it has become a residential estate

no free spots
Dachansicht low
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62

Kantonale Französisch-Sprachige Schule (ECLF)

Long rather than tall

no registration necessary
20260206 Suedostfassade Naos Architekten AG
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63

Schulanlage Melchenbühl

Renovation

free spots
Siedlung Mattacker low
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64

Siedlung Dentenberg

Housing development for families in the 1970s

only few free spots
IMG 4171
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65

Steinbruch Ostermundigen

Visit to the quarry and guided tour

no registration necessary
200529 Via 3 Ostseite 3 low
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66

Via Felsenau 3

Intergenerational living

free spots
Susana Bruell Thalmatt 1 02
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67

Siedlung Thalmatt I

Iconic estate of detached houses

no registration necessary
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68

Das "Buchli" eine Ikone der Architektur

Schärer Residential Building, Münsingen: visionary living

no registration necessary
CBA GERBENGASSE 009 low
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69

Haus Matto

A house for an artist and a musician

no free spots
Bild 14 Saal
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70

Biel: Farelhaus

Where style and culture have a history

free spots
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71

Biel: Kongresshaus

only few free spots
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72

Biel: Genossenschaftssiedlung Fabrikgässli

A self-managed, car-free cooperative housing estate

free spots
Markus Beyeler
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73

Biel: Wohnhaus von Carlo Galli

no free spots
DSCF1985
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74

Biel: Haus Rätz

Focus on the essentials

only few free spots
GM Bernadette Fuelscher
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75

Biel: Ehemaliges Automontagewerk der General Motors Suisse SA

A classic modernist masterpiece

free spots
Rainpark
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76

Biel: Siedlung Rainpark

Further development of the iconic Halen estate

free spots
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77

Biel: Zelthaus

A shared house

free spots
Georg Aerni03 neu
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78

Biel: Schweizerische Hochschule für Holzwirtschaft

A wooden house

free spots
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