Nydegg church, Gothic church in Mattequartier, Bern, Switzerland
The Nydegg Church stands at the eastern border of Bern's Old City, featuring a 41-meter stone tower and bronze relief portals at its entrances.
Constructed between 1341 and 1346, the church replaced the former Nydegg castle, which Duke Berchtold V von Zähringen established in 1190.
The church displays heraldic glass windows from the 16th to 19th centuries, representing the ruling families of historical Bern.
Visitors can access the church from Nydeggbrücke bridge, with guided tours available to explore the Gothic architecture and historical features.
The church made history in 1995 when Pastor Klaus Bäumlin performed one of Europe's first religious ceremonies for a same-sex couple.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1346
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Inner City (East), Old City of Bern
Address: Nydegghof 2 / Nydeggasse 6, 3011 Bern 3011
Website: https://nydegg.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.94880,7.45740
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:20
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