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Einstein House

Albert Einstein lived in Bern from 1903 to 1905 and developed his Theory of Relativity here. The Einstein House gives visitors a chance to see where the great physicist completely revolutionized our understanding of space and time.

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Exhibition room Einstein House
© Einstein Haus

Albert Einstein spent part of his life in Bern. He came to the Swiss capital in 1902 and took up a post at the federal patent office. In 1903, he and his wife, Mileva, moved into an apartment in the third floor of Kramgasse 49, in the heart of the Unesco World Heritage Site.

Apartment in the second floor of Kramgasse 49

The photo shows a stylishly decorated, historic-looking room with wallpaper, a chandelier and traditional furniture. Soft light falls through the window, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
The picture shows a room with historical flair, decorated with a large photo of Albert Einstein and exhibits. The mood is thoughtful and educational.

Today, the apartment is open to tourists. It is furnished in the style of Einstein’s time and documents the life of the physicist during his years in Bern. This period included 1905 – Einstein’s annus mirabilis (extraordinary year) – which was his most creative period of scientific discovery.

Location

Einstein House
Kramgasse 49
3000 Bern

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