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Steinbruch Ostermundigen

Visit to the quarry and guided tour
65
no registration necessary
Planning and execution

The Ostermundigen sandstone quarry is operated by Carlo Bernasconi AG

Description

The Ostermundigen quarry demonstrates the open-cast extraction of Bernese sandstone for the restoration of new, historic and/or listed buildings. A guided tour introduces visitors to the quarrying process and its unique features.

Open House Partner

This event features an Open House coffee station provided by Blaser Café, come and enjoy a hot cup of coffee! 

Visits and guided tours

Type of tour: Guided tours available throughout opening hours
Booking: Not required (first come, first served)
Group size: No limit
Meeting point: Sandstone quarry

Content: Explanation of the quarrying of Bernese sandstone in an open-cast quarry
Info: Sturdy footwear is recommended; it gets dusty in the quarry.

Guided Tours

Saturday, 10:00-14:00 - André Schär und Noemi Bernasconi

Sunday, 10:00-14:00 - André Schär und Noemi Bernasconi

Directions

Bus no. 10 to "Ostermundigen, Wegmühlegässli" or
bus no. 44 to "Ostermundigen, Hubel"

Location

Steinbruchweg
3072 Ostermundigen

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