Swiss National Library, National library in Bern, Switzerland
The Swiss National Library holds over 5.1 million documents, including books, journals, newspapers, maps, and official publications within its modernist building.
Founded in 1895 by Friedrich Staub, the institution moved to its current location on Hallwylstrasse in 1931 after initially operating from the Federal Archives building.
The library manages the Swiss Literary Archives, which preserves literary estates from authors representing all four national language regions of Switzerland.
Located at Hallwylstrasse 15 in Bern, the library operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 and provides free admission to visitors.
The institution collects every publication produced in Switzerland since 1848 through voluntary agreements with publishers rather than legal deposit requirements.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1895
Founders: Friedrich Staub
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde
Address: Hallwylstrasse 15, 3003 Bern 3003
Website: https://nb.admin.ch/snl/it/home.html
GPS coordinates: 46.94141,7.44970
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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