Museum of Communication, Berne

Name: Museum of Communication
Address: Helvetiastrasse 16, Berne, 3000, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 31 357 55 55

#63 among attractions in Berne

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Facts and practical information

Museum of Communication (address: Helvetiastrasse 16) is a place located in Berne (Bern canton) and belongs to the category of museum, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 1732 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 46°56'30"N latitude and 7°27'0"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum of Communication is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Aegertenstrasse (bus, 3 min walk), Helvetiaplatz (tram, 4 min walk), Marzili (train, 11 min walk), Zytglogge (trolleybus, 11 min walk), Bern RBS (light rail, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Swiss National Library (library, 1 min walk), Natural History Museum of Bern (museum, 1 min walk), Swiss Literary Archives (library, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 46°56'30"N, 7°27'0"E

Address

Helvetiastrasse 16Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde (Kirchenfeld)Berne 3000 Switzerland

Contact

+41 31 357 55 55

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Communication open?

Museum of Communication is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Communication?

Nearby attractions include Swiss National Library, Berne (1 min walk), Natural History Museum of Bern, Berne (1 min walk), Swiss Literary Archives, Berne (2 min walk), Bern Historical Museum, Berne (3 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Communication by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Communication:

Bus

Aegertenstrasse • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)
Helvetiaplatz • Lines: 19 (4 min walk)

Tram

Helvetiaplatz • Lines: 6, 7, 8 (4 min walk)
Luisenstrasse • Lines: 7, 8 (5 min walk)

Train

Marzili (11 min walk)
Bern DMB (12 min walk)

Trolleybus

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

Light rail

Bern RBS • Lines: Re, S7, S8, S9 (18 min walk)