St. John's Church

St. John's Church is a Protestant church building located in the Breitenrain district of Bern. The structure displays Gothic Revival architectural features and occupies a prominent position in this residential neighborhood.

The church was completed in 1893 by architects Karl Moser and Robert Curjel. It was built during a period when this part of the city was expanding and needed new places of worship.

The church is named after Saint John and serves as a gathering place for the local Protestant community that has worshipped here for generations. It reflects the spiritual needs of residents in this developing neighborhood from the late 1800s onward.

The church is situated in a quiet residential area north of Bern's city center and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that opening times may vary depending on scheduled services and community events.

This building represents one of Karl Moser's early ecclesiastical works and marks the beginning of his rise as an important Swiss church architect. The Gothic Revival details are rendered with restraint and avoid excessive ornamentation.

Location: Bern

Inception: 1893

Architects: Karl Moser, Robert Curjel

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Elevation above the sea: 553.7 m

Length: 33 m

Width: 21.1 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Breitenrain-Lorraine

Address: Breitenrainstrasse 26, 3013 Bern

Website: https://johannes.refbern.ch/de/kirche-und-kirchgemeindehaus/die-johanneskirche-109.html

GPS coordinates: 46.95769,7.45049

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01