Weihergasse 4
3005 Bern
Jugendherberge Bern
Renovation of a listed historic building and new construction
Planning and execution
1955 / 1956: Completion of the complex designed by Peter Indermühle
2013: First prize in the design competition organised by Aebi & Vincent Architekten SIA AG
2013–2018: Refurbishment of the existing building and extension with a new building by Aebi & Vincent Architekten SIA AG
Architects
Client
Swiss Foundation for Social Tourism (SSST), Zurich
Other
Civil engineer: WAM Planer und Ingenieure AG
Electrical engineering: Ingenieurbüro Hanimann, Zweisimmen
HVAC engineering: Zurfluh Lottenbach GmbH, Lucerne
Plumbing design: Duss Planning for Sanitary and Sprinkler Systems, Sempach
Building physics: HSR Ingenieure AG, Spiez
Landscape architecture: Naturgartenleben, Münchenbuchsee
Fire safety: Amstein Walthert, Bern
Traffic planning: KONTEXTPLAN, Bern
Catering planning: Culinex AG, Härkingen
Awards
Description
The listed historic building of the youth hostel is being complemented by a contemporary, high-quality extension that blends seamlessly into the existing complex. The original structure is being restored and adapted to meet modern requirements without detracting from the qualities and merits of the original building.
Further information
Visits and guided tours
Type of visit: Guided tours in groups and self-guided tours
Booking: Required for guided tours
Group size: Maximum 18 people
Meeting point: In front of the blue wall
Philipp Morf, project manager at Aebi & Vincent Architekten, talks about the successful design competition and the subsequent renovation of the listed building, as well as the extension with the new annexe and the challenges involved.
Free visits
Saturday, 10:00-18:00
Sunday, 10:00-18:00
Guided Tours
Sunday, 10:00-10:50 - Philipp Morf
Sunday, 11:30-12:20 - Philipp Morf
Sunday, 13:00-13:50 - Philipp Morf
Directions
Marzili Cable Car to "Bern Marzili", approx. 10–15 minutes’ walk from the station
Location
Weihergasse 4
3005 Bern