Library am Guisanplatz, Federal administration library in Bern, Switzerland
The Library am Guisanplatz serves as the central library for the Swiss Federal Administration and Armed Forces, containing over 1.2 million documents and publications.
The facility evolved from the Swiss Military Library Service and underwent a significant transformation in 2009 when it consolidated 44 federal administration libraries in Bern.
The library maintains collections covering military history, civil protection, traffic, energy, migration, and environmental topics, supporting research across multiple disciplines.
Located at Papiermühlestrasse 21a in Bern, the library opens Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 16:30, offering services to government staff and public visitors.
Through the Alexandria online catalog, users can access the complete digital collection of the Swiss Federal Administration Libraries, including specialized military documentation.
Operator: Eidgenössisches Departement für Verteidigung, Bevölkerungsschutz und Sport VBS
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 08:30-11:00, 14:00-16:30; Samedi-Dimanche off
Website: https://big.admin.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.95929,7.46299
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:59
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Former riding hall with stables
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Tell
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Two children
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Baumgarten Manor bakehouse
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Mark's church bell tower
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YB Museum
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