Swiss Rifle Museum, Berne

Name: Swiss Rifle Museum
Address: Bernastrasse 5, Berne, 3005, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 31 351 01 27

#69 among attractions in Berne

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

Swiss Rifle Museum (address: Bernastrasse 5) is a place located in Berne (Bern canton) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 1709 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 46°56'34"N latitude and 7°26'55"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Swiss Rifle Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Helvetiaplatz (bus, 2 min walk), Helvetiaplatz (tram, 2 min walk), Marzili (train, 8 min walk), Zytglogge (trolleybus, 9 min walk), Bern RBS (light rail, 16 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Bern Historical Museum (museum, 1 min walk), Yehudi Menuhin Forum Bern (concerts and shows, 2 min walk), Welttelegrafen-Denkmal (memorial, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 46°56'34"N, 7°26'55"E

Address

Bernastrasse 5Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde (Kirchenfeld)Berne 3005 Switzerland

Contact

+41 31 351 01 27

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Swiss Rifle Museum open?

Swiss Rifle Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Swiss Rifle Museum?

Nearby attractions include Bern Historical Museum, Berne (1 min walk), Yehudi Menuhin Forum Bern, Berne (2 min walk), Welttelegrafen-Denkmal, Berne (2 min walk), Natural History Museum of Bern, Berne (2 min walk).

How to get to Swiss Rifle Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swiss Rifle Museum:

Bus

Helvetiaplatz • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)
Aegertenstrasse • Lines: 19 (5 min walk)

Tram

Helvetiaplatz • Lines: 6, 7, 8 (2 min walk)
Luisenstrasse • Lines: 7, 8 (6 min walk)

Train

Marzili (8 min walk)
Bern DMB (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Zytglogge • Lines: 12 (9 min walk)
Rathaus • Lines: 12 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Bern RBS • Lines: Re, S7, S8, S9 (16 min walk)