Gymnasium Alpenstrasse

Gymnasium Alpenstrasse is a school building in Bienne located on a hillside above the city center with a yellow facade and animal reliefs at the main entrance. The structure houses classrooms, teaching spaces, and facilities needed for daily school operations.

The building was designed by Emil Moser following an architectural competition in 1902 and opened in 1910. It originally served as an educational space for male students when it first began operations.

The school teaches students in both German and French, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region's education system. This bilingual approach shapes daily life at the school and appears in how students and teachers interact across languages.

The location is at Alpenstrasse 48 and is accessible by public transportation, including bus line 5 from the central station. Visitors should keep in mind the hillside location when planning a visit to the campus.

The main portal features Latin inscriptions engraved on the animal reliefs, including phrases like 'De nihilo nihil' and 'Sapienti sat'. These philosophical statements give the entrance a scholarly character that goes beyond its school function.

Location: Bienne

Inception: 1910

Part of: gymnasium Biel-Seeland, list of cultural properties in Bienne (outer districts)

Address: Alpenstrasse 48–50, 2502 Biel/Bienne

Website: https://gbsl.ch/gbsl/schule/ueber-uns

GPS coordinates: 47.13920,7.23885

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43