Synagogue

The synagogue in Bern is a Moorish-style building constructed in 1906 and situated near Kapellenstrasse in the Monbijou district. The roof features a distinctive dome, the walls display geometric patterns, and tall windows allow light to flood the interior spaces.

The synagogue was built in 1906 after the Jewish community had been expelled from Bern in 1427 and was absent for nearly 500 years. Architect Eduard Rybi designed the building in Moorish style, marking the return of Jewish life to the city.

The building serves as a gathering place where the Jewish community comes together for prayer and celebrations. You can observe people meeting here to mark religious holidays and pass on traditions to new generations.

The building includes a 1971 extension with spaces for religious studies, celebrations, and community gatherings. The synagogue is centrally located in Bern and easy to reach from the city center.

The building is the first permanent Jewish religious site in Bern since the community's expulsion in 1427. This gap of nearly 500 years makes the synagogue a symbol of both absence and eventual return.

Location: Bern

Inception: 1906

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Mattenhof-Weissenbühl

Address: Kapellenstrasse 2, 3011 Bern

GPS coordinates: 46.94418,7.43770

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45