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The picture shows a modern, minimalist concrete architecture with a large public square. In the foreground is an artistically moulded concrete sculpture reminiscent of a curved wave. In the background is a functional, multi-storey building with large windows, stairs and concrete walls. The surroundings are urban and open, with paved ground and a few trees. The atmosphere is calm, functional and architecturally well thought out.
A mural depicts a rural scene: a man sitting under a tree and a woman with two baskets full of berries. The painting is located in a covered passageway.
An urban square with an eye-catching, wave-shaped concrete sculpture in the foreground. In the background, a modern school building with large windows and an external staircase.

Kunst StadtBern (Art CityBern) walks

Discover over 200 important historical and contemporary artworks in public spaces across Bern's neighbourhoods, on six specially curated walks.

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A fountain of life, a prison cell, Einstein’s brain, clever birds, and a hint of Chinatown – Länggasse alone is brimming with art hidden in plain sight. Writer Konrad Tobler and photographer David Aebi explore some of Bern's most striking works of art. Anyone who thinks they know Bern inside out are in for a few surprises on these walks.

Printed booklets with detailed descriptions are available free of charge from the Tourist Information at Bern main station, or accessible online here.

A quiet, historic courtyard in Bern with an old fountain, a metal staircase and sandstone buildings. The scene is charming and typical of the old town.
© David Aebi
Close-up of the Federal Palace in Bern: the ornate sculptures on the roof gable with the inscription "Curia Confoederationis Helveticae" can be seen. A seagull flies through the sky.
© David Aebi
A playful metal sculpture in the shape of a stylised animal in a park. The figure is surrounded by trees and greenery.
© Tine Melzer
Modern wall design in an entrance area: a white, three-dimensional surface with incorporated coloured areas in yellow, blue and turquoise. The installation has a structured and playful effect.
© David Aebi