Church of the Holy Ghost

The Church of the Holy Ghost is a Protestant church built in baroque style with sandstone from the region. Inside, 14 monolithic columns support the structure and shape the spacious worship area.

This building was completed in 1729 and replaced an earlier chapel from the 1200s that belonged to a hospital and monastery complex. The new baroque structure reflected Bern's architectural changes following the Reformation.

After the Reformation, this church became a gathering place for Bern's Protestant community. Today visitors see how the spacious interior continues to serve the local congregation and hosts various religious and cultural events.

The church sits in Bern's old town on Spitalgasse, making it easy to reach on foot. Plan your visit outside service times if you want to explore the interior at your own pace.

During construction in 1726, workers uncovered Roman artifacts beneath the foundation, suggesting an ancient temple once stood at this location. This discovery revealed a much older layer of history buried under the city.

Location: Bern

Inception: 1726

Architects: Albrecht Stürler

Architectural style: baroque architecture

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

Address: Spitalgasse 44, 3011 Bern

Website: https://heiliggeist.refbern.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.94793,7.44078

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48