The Engehalde substation (UW) is a cornerstone of the electricity supply for the city of Bern. Around 35,000 large enterprises, SMEs and private customers are reliably supplied with energy from here. The original substation was built in 1932 and last underwent a comprehensive refurbishment in 1971. To ensure long-term security of supply, the facility was completely refurbished between April 2022 and March 2026. The project involved the construction of a new substation building whilst preserving the listed assembly tower, the installation of modern energy technology systems, and the demolition of the existing plant and building sections. In parallel, all high-, medium- and low-voltage cables were refurbished and re-routed – in conjunction with the construction of new cable routes in Engehaldenstrasse. The architectural redesign of the substation and the enhancement of its surroundings have further strengthened the urban fabric of the Aare area.
Type of tour: Guided group tours and individual tours Booking: required for the group tours Group size: maximum 20 people Meeting point: in front of the main entrance
Free visits
Saturday, 10:00-18:00
Guided Tours
Saturday, 11:00-12:00 - Energie Wasser Bern / Penzel Valier Architekten, Zürich
Saturday, 13:00-14:00 - Energie Wasser Bern / Penzel Valier Architekten, Zürich
Saturday, 14:30-15:30 - Energie Wasser Bern / Penzel Valier Architekten, Zürich
Directions
Bus no. 11 or 21 to "Bierhübeli", approx. 10-minute walk / approx. 7-minute ride on PubliBike / No on-site parking available
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