Erlacherhof

The Erlacherhof features three French windows opening to a garden terrace, with walls decorated in green rectangular timber paneling and reconstructed parquet flooring.

Built between 1745 and 1752 by architect Albrecht Stürler for Hieronymus von Erlach, the palace served as the first seat of the Swiss Federal Council from 1848 to 1857.

The Festsaal contains ceiling stucco decorations by Johann August Nahl depicting allegories of science and art, plus a painting of Apollo with nine Muses.

The building now functions as the administrative office and residence for the mayor of Bern, hosting weekly meetings of the city council executive.

The mansion incorporates two former houses, including the residence of the von Erlach family and the home of Adrian von Bubenberg, with crowned monogram HvE on pediments.

Location: Bern

Inception: 1752

Architects: Albrecht Stürler

Architectural style: Rococo

Elevation above the sea: 530 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (East), Old City of Bern

Address: Junkerngasse 47, 3011 Bern 3011

GPS coordinates: 46.94750,7.45361

Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46