Federal Building

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  • Address: Bundesplatz 3, 3005 Bern, Switzerland
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  • Timings: 11:30 am - 04:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +41-313228790
  • Time Required: 02:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Landmark, Heritage Building

Staying true to the traits of a capital city, Bern has a magnificent Renaissance styled Parliament Building, considered a national monument and the seat of the Swiss Confederation. Rife with symbolism, the 26 fountains on the premises of the federal building each stand for one Swiss canton. The interiors of the parliament building house the coat of arms of all 26 cantons, in addition to two murals and statues that represent the swearing of the oath.

Access to the Bundeshaus is only possible through a guided tour; depending on your choice of language, the tours are conducted in 5 languages, check the website for the schedule and be on time. Carry a piece of ID.

Federal Building Travel Tips

  • Entry is free.

Federal Building Hours

  • Tours in different languages are conducted at different hours.
  • Tours in German: Monday (11:30 am and 3 pm), Wednesday & Friday (11:30 am) and Saturdays (3 pm)
  • Tours in English: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (2 pm) and Saturday (4 pm)
  • Tours in Italian: Saturday (2 pm)
  • Tours in Spanish: Wednesday (2 pm)
  • Tours in French: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (2 pm)

How to Reach Federal Building

  • Bern, Bundesplatz (bus stop)

  • Entrecote Cafe Federal
  • Gfeller am Baerenplatz
  • Le Mazot

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  • Federal Building Address: Bundesplatz 3, 3005 Bern, Switzerland
  • Federal Building Contact Number: +41-313228790
  • Federal Building Timing: 11:30 am - 04:00 pm
  • Best time to visit Federal Building(preferred time): 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Federal Building: 02:00 Hrs
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  • 9.44% of people who visit Bern include Federal Building in their plan

  • 88.51% of people start their Federal Building visit around 1 PM - 2 PM

  • People usually take around 2 Hrs to see Federal Building

Monday, Friday and Saturday

77.78% of people prefer walking in order to reach Federal Building

People normally club together Barenplatz and Gurten while planning their visit to Federal Building.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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