Swiss Federal Archives, National archives in Bern, Switzerland.
The Swiss Federal Archives building contains federal administrative documents, photographs, maps, and plans within its modern facilities in central Bern.
Established in 1798, the archives initially operated from the town hall vaults until 1939 when it relocated to a new building at Falkenplatz.
The institution maintains records of governmental decisions, political developments, and social changes that shaped Switzerland from the Middle Ages to present day.
Visitors can search through 500,000 digital entries and request physical documents for viewing in dedicated reading rooms during regular operating hours.
The archives introduced a comprehensive digital management program between 2015 and 2022 to address modern record-keeping requirements.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1798
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde
Address: Archivstrasse 24, 3003 Bern 3003 3003
Phone: +41313228989
Email: Bundesarchiv@bar.admin.ch
Website: https://bar.admin.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.94056,7.44639
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:21
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