Münsterplatz, Cathedral square in the Old City, Bern, Switzerland

Münsterplatz is a central pedestrian zone with smooth stone paving, surrounded by historic buildings and Bern Cathedral. The space connects the cathedral with the surrounding old town streets and serves as a meeting point between different neighborhoods.

Construction of Bern Minster began on 11 March 1421. In 1430 the churchyard of St. Vinzenzen's Church was demolished to create a large square in front of the new cathedral. Before 1506 two houses on Herrengasse were removed so the square could extend westward, and before 1528 three houses in what became Münstergasse were demolished for a further expansion. The name Münsterplatz was common in the 19th century and became official in 1881.

The square takes its name from the Bern Minster, the cathedral begun on 11 March 1421 whose yard was cleared in 1430 to create the plaza. The name Münsterplatz was in common use in the 19th century and became official in 1881. The square lies within the Zähringerstadt, the quarter built when Bern was founded in 1191, and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Old City.

The square is vehicle-free, creating a calm place to linger, with benches and direct access to bus stops. The flat surface is easy to walk through, and cafes offer opportunities to rest.

The square was enlarged in stages: two houses on Herrengasse were demolished before 1506 to extend it westward, and three houses in what became Münstergasse were removed before 1528. The name Münsterplatz was in common use in the 19th century and became official in 1881.