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The picture shows a group of people listening attentively to a disguised night watchman on an evening tour of the city. The people appear fascinated and wrapped up in the warm light of the street lamps, which creates a cosy and curious atmosphere.
The image shows a nocturnal scene with a man dressed as a night watchman holding a lantern as he leads a group through narrow, arched corridors. The lighting is warm and mysterious, and the night watchman looks directly into the camera, giving him a haunting presence. The mood is one of nostalgia and suspense.
Two people listen attentively to a night watchman whose silhouette is outlined against the bright background light. The faces of the listeners are captured by soft lighting that expresses curiosity and fascination, while the nocturnal backdrop creates an intimate and exciting atmosphere.

City tour "Night Watchman"

Out and about with the night watchman of Bern: when it gets dark in the winding alleyways of the federal city, the Middle Ages come to life. The "Night Watchman's Tour" provides fascinating insights into the night-time life and goings-on of the past. Spooky stories and dark legends await.

Private tour

from CHF 300.00

Public tour

from CHF 12.00

Useful information

  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Language
  • City of Bern

At dusk, the figure with a flowing cloak, lantern and halberd brings Bern's past back to life: It is the hour of the night watchman. As guardian of the town, he protected the inhabitants of old Bern from thieves, fire and hostile intruders, ensuring that the citizens of honour could sleep peacefully at night.

The image shows a nocturnal scene with a man dressed as a night watchman holding a lantern as he leads a group through narrow, arched corridors. The lighting is warm and mysterious, and the night watchman looks directly into the camera, giving him a haunting presence. The mood is one of nostalgia and suspense.
© Bern Welcome

But who knows what skills a night watchman had to possess and why a floppy hat was so important? Or when the curfew was in force in those days and who had to pay a detention fee? The answers to these questions - and many other exciting facts - can be found on the tour between Kramgasse, the slaughterhouse, Fricktreppe and Münster.

The tour is led by a night watchman who will tell you who was lurking around in the most secret corners, public places and under the arcades at night. Hair-raising tales of executions and ghosts await. Participants will also learn what tasks the night watchman had to fulfil on patrol.

The picture shows a group of people listening attentively to a disguised night watchman on an evening tour of the city. The people appear fascinated and wrapped up in the warm light of the street lamps, which creates a cosy and curious atmosphere.
© Bern Welcome

This entertaining city tour sheds new light on a profession that has long remained hidden in obscurity. Guests who accompany the watchman on his rounds through the city are urged to stay with their group at all times. After all, who wants to be suspected of being a night owl and arrested for this offence?

Guided tours and language offers

Private tour
Dates
Autmn and winter (after sunset)
Meeting point
duration
1h 30min
Price
  • CHF 300.00
Language
German
Number of participants
Maximum 20 people per group

Meeting point

City Tours Bern
Bahnhofplatz 10a
3011 Bern

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