St. Paul's Church, Berne

Name: St. Paul's Church
Address: 8 Freiestrasse, Berne, Switzerland

#44 among attractions in Berne

Church, Art Nouveau architecture

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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. It a cultural property of national significance in Switzerland and one of the best examples of Art Nouveau in the country. The bell tower is 36 m high and contains 5 bells. The facade of the church features a relief sculpture with a representation of the Apostle Paul with a sword. The stained glass windows are by the artist Max Laeuger from Lörrach. The interior features blue and green hues, with rich gold decoration painting. ()

Local name: Pauluskirche Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 46°57'11"N, 7°25'49"E

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8 FreiestrasseLänggasse-Felsenau (Muesmatt)Berne Switzerland

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St. Paul's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miSE
Square
Bundesplatz, Berne
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland's capital, Bundesplatz is a central square that epitomizes the harmony of historical significance and contemporary civic life in Berne. This expansive plaza, bordered by the Bundeshaus, Switzerland's Federal Palace, serves as a grand...
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Museum, Art museum
Kunstmuseum, Berne
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0.7 miE
Botanical garden, Garden, Lookout
Bern Botanical Garden, Berne
18 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...
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Society for Art History in Switzerland, Berne
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Church, Baroque architecture
Church of the Holy Ghost, Berne
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0.7 miSE
Fountain, Vernacular architecture
Anna-Seiler-Brunnen, Berne
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Welle7, Berne
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Bern Theatre, Berne
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0.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Holländerturm, Berne
19 min walk • The Holländerturm is a former defensive tower in the old city of Bern in Switzerland. It is part of the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site of the Old City of Bern.
0.7 miSE
Observation decks and towers, View point
Käfigturm, Berne
19 min walk • The Käfigturm is a medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. It is part of the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site of the Old City of Bern and the tower is a Cultural Property of National Significance.
0.6 miSE
Square
Bahnhofplatz, Berne
15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Paul's Church?

Nearby attractions include Society for Art History in Switzerland, Berne (10 min walk), Gymnasium Neufeld, Berne (11 min walk), Frauenraum, Berne (13 min walk), Reitschule, Berne (13 min walk).

How to get to St. Paul's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Paul's Church:

Bus

Mittelstrasse • Lines: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 (4 min walk)
Unitobler • Lines: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mittelstrasse • Lines: 20 (3 min walk)
Unitobler • Lines: 20 (4 min walk)

Tram

Kaufmännischer Verband • Lines: 6, 7, 8 (15 min walk)
Kocherpark • Lines: 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 (14 min walk)

Light rail

Bern RBS • Lines: Re, S7, S8, S9 (14 min walk)
Bern Felsenau • Lines: S9 (33 min walk)

Train

Bern (14 min walk)
Bern DMB (20 min walk)