Bolligenstrasse 58
3006 Bern
Tramdepot Bern
Metal and glass casing
Planning and execution
2009–2011 Phase 1
2022–2023 Phase 2
Architects
Client
Bernmobil
Awards
Hochparterre The Best of 2011
Atuprix 2012
best architects 13
Prix Acier 2014
Iconic Awards 2014 – Architecture ‘best of best’
swiss arc award
best architects 25
Architecture Masterprize
Description
The Bern tram depot is a single-storey, unheated hall with a shed roof structure, used for the maintenance and storage of trams. Inside, there are also functional facilities such as a washing bay, storage rooms, and rooms for staff and depot control. The hall, which is around 200 metres long, rests on a single row of columns, offering considerable flexibility in terms of use. With the extension completed in 2023, the span has increased from 46 metres to 73 metres. This has more than doubled the capacity from 28 to 60 tram sets. The lift gates are vertically moving façade units and were specially developed for the tram depot to allow the vehicles to be positioned as close together as possible.
Visits and guided tours
Type of tour: Guided group tours; no individual tours
Booking: not required (first come, first served)
Group size: Maximum 20 people
Meeting point: side entrance
Guided Tours
Saturday, 10:00-11:00 - Urs Finger, BERNMOBIL
Saturday, 11:00-12:00 - Urs Finger, BERNMOBIL
Saturday, 12:00-13:00 - Urs Finger, BERNMOBIL
Saturday, 13:00-14:30 - Urs Finger, BERNMOBIL und Martin Valier Penzel Valier AG
Saturday, 14:30-16:00 - Urs Finger, BERNMOBIL und Martin Valier Penzel Valier AG
Directions
Various connections to "Guisanplatz Expo" or "Galgenfeld"
Location
Bolligenstrasse 58
3006 Bern