House of the Cantons

The House of the Cantons stands at Speichergasse 6 and Hodlerstrasse 5, featuring architectural elements characteristic of late 19th-century Swiss design patterns.

Constructed in 1891 by architects Otto Dorer and Adolf Füchslin, the building represents a period of expanding administrative needs in Switzerland's federal system.

The structure serves as a central location for intercantonal conferences, facilitating dialogue and cooperation between different regional governments of Switzerland.

Visitors can access the building during weekday hours, with operation times from 7:15 to 18:00 Monday through Thursday and until 17:00 on Friday.

Since 2008, the building functions as the headquarters for the Conference of Cantonal Governments, coordinating policies across Swiss regions.

Location: Bern

Inception: 1891

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (West)

Address: Speichergasse 6 / Hodlerstrasse 5, 5.1, 3011 Bern

Opening Hours: Lundi-Jeudi 07:15-18:00; Vendredi 07:15-17:00

Website: https://haus-der-kantone.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.95060,7.44248

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:24