Halen Estate, Berne

Name: Halen Estate
Address: Berne, Switzerland

#129 among attractions in Berne

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The Halen Estate is a housing development near Berne, Switzerland. It was designed and built by the Atelier 5 architectural partnership from 1957 to 1961. Located in a wooded area north of the city, the development is an important example of 20th century Modernist architecture, and as such is listed on the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. ()

Local name: Siedlung Halen Coordinates: 46°58'21"N, 7°24'47"E

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Berne Switzerland

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Halen Estate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kunstmuseum, Bern Botanical Garden, Society for Art History in Switzerland, Welle7.

2.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Kunstmuseum, Berne
53 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland's capital, the Kunstmuseum Bern stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic excellence. This distinguished institution is not only the oldest art museum in Switzerland with a permanent collection but also a pivotal site that...
2 miSE
Botanical garden, Garden, Lookout
Bern Botanical Garden, Berne
52 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss capital, the Bern Botanical Garden is an enchanting oasis that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This verdant paradise, a living museum of flora, spans over 6.5 hectares and is situated near the historical...
2 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Society for Art History in Switzerland, Berne
50 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Berne, the Society for Art History in Switzerland stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and scholarly pursuit. This institution is dedicated to the study and appreciation of Swiss art history, offering a treasure trove of knowledge...
2 miSE
46°56'52"N • 7°26'11"E
Welle7, Berne
52 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2 miS
Temple, Civic center, Sacred and religious sites
House of Religions, Berne
52 min walk • The House of Religions - Dialogue of Cultures is a Swiss inter-religious institution in the city of Bern in Switzerland that houses worship rooms for eight faiths in one single building.
1.5 miE
Forts and castles
Bremgarten Castle, Berne
38 min walk • Bremgarten Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bremgarten of the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2 miS
Forts and castles
Holligen Castle, Berne
52 min walk • Holligen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bern of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
1.6 miSE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
St. Paul's Church, Berne
41 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a Reformed Church in Bern, Switzerland built by Swiss architect Karl Moser from 1902 to 1905 in an Art Nouveau style.
2.1 miSE
Square
Bahnhofplatz, Berne
55 min walk • The Bahnhofplatz is a plaza just outside the Old City of Bern, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. It was built following the destruction of the Christoffelturm which had been part of the third city wall. It is located north of Bubenbergplatz and surrounds the Heiliggeistkirche and Bern's central train station.
0.7 miE
Bridge
Neubrügg, Berne
19 min walk • The Neubrügg or Neubrücke is a covered wooden bridge over the river Aare between the village of Kirchlindach and Bern in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Schloss Reichenbach, Berne
55 min walk • Reichenbach castle is located in Zollikofen, about 5 kilometres north of Bern. The castle was founded as a medieval fort, probably built on the site of an earlier Roman fort, on the river Aar. The medieval castle was later rebuilt in the Baroque style. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.