State archives of the canton of Berne
State archives of the canton of Berne, Memory institution in Bern, Switzerland.
The State Archives of the Canton of Berne collection encompasses documents, maps, plans, and manuscripts central to Swiss administrative records and heritage.
The archives contain medieval records from the period when Berne was the largest territorial state north of the Alps until 1798.
The collection includes family archives, personal bequests, and parish records that document the evolution of local communities and genealogical connections.
Researchers can access materials Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 to 17:00 and Friday from 8:30 to 16:30 at Falkenplatz 4 in Bern.
The archive maintains a specialized system for preserving family coats of arms, reflecting centuries of heraldic traditions in the Canton of Berne.
Location: Bern
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Länggasse-Felsenau
Address: Falkenplatz 4, 6, 3012 Bern 3001
Phone: +41316335101
Email: staatsarchiv@be.ch
Website: https://staatsarchiv.sta.be.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.95089,7.43706
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:20
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