Bus shelter of the municipal transport services

The municipal transport bus shelter is a modern structure with geometric forms, large glass panels, and a concrete roof in Bienne-Madretsch. Its open design provides cover while allowing clear views of the street for waiting passengers.

The shelter was built in 1941 during the expansion of Bienne's public transit network. It belongs to a generation of infrastructure projects that shaped the city's growth in the mid-20th century.

The structure shows Bienne modernism through its clean lines and functional design, which earned it recognition as a local cultural property.

The shelter sits in an active transit zone and is served by multiple bus routes. Be aware that some areas are partially open to weather and that access to real-time service information may vary depending on your location near the structure.

The structure preserves its original 1940s design and is now recognized as an example of how Swiss cities protect functional buildings from demolition. Such transit shelters were never intended as monuments, but today they are valued for their architectural authenticity of the era.

Location: Bienne

Inception: 1941

Architectural style: Bienne modernism

Elevation above the sea: 434.4 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (outer districts)

GPS coordinates: 47.12993,7.25388

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02