2h City Trips
City trip on 22 August 2023
The Swiss Parliament
Get an insight into the Swiss Parliament. You will visit the focal points of the building such as the domed hall, both debating chambers (Council of States and National Council) and the lobby (‘Wandelhalle’). In addition, you will be given some information on the history of the Federal Palace and on the work of the Swiss parliamentary system.
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 14:00-16:00 (A)
Start: UniS
Price: CHF 10
Guide: Christine Egerszegi-Obrist
City trip on 23 August 2023
The water supply and sewage system of Bern in pre-modern times
A guided tour of the famous figurative fountains and the sewage system of the city of Bern in the pre-modern era.
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 16:00-18:00
Start: UniS
Price: CHF 10
Guide: Armand Baeriswyl
City trip on 24 August 2023
City Tour for young researchers
Why do the street shields in Bern have different colours? Why do we have a Dutch Tower in Bern? What is a Ligu Lehm? These and many more questions about the History of Bern will be answered on our young researchers city tour during a walk from the famous Loebegge to the cosy Tram Depot.
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 14:00-16:00
Start: UniS
Price: CHF 10
Guide: Niklaus Bartlome
City trip on 25 August 2023
Bern in the Late Middle Ages
Discover the world-famous Zytglogge (clock tower) and the late Gothic Bern Minster, enjoy a spectacular view from the Minster terrace down to the Matte quarter and the Aare river, and end up at the 15th century town hall.
Friday, 25 August 2023, 14:00-16:00
Start: UniS
Price: CHF 10
Guide: Nicole Nyffenegger-Staub