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Public guided tour – Bern Gate

Old town of Murten and Bern Gate
Old town of Murten and Bern Gate
  • Category
    • Urban visits
    Urban visits
  • Place
    • Morat
    Place

Step inside the Bern Gate, one of Murten’s iconic landmarks, and dive into the town’s rich history with this exclusive guided tour.

A rare opportunity to access the inside of the Bern Gate awaits you during this guided visit. Led by a passionate certified guide, you’ll explore this historic monument and learn about key events that have shaped the town.

Murten, a bilingual town with a distinctive identity, reveals its past through stories of its military role, its Reformed faith within a Catholic canton, and its position at the crossroads of Latin and Germanic cultures. The tour includes local anecdotes and a chance to ask questions at the end. A unique glimpse into an often-overlooked heritage!

Booking mandatory.

Included services
Included services
    • Guided tour led by a certified guide
    • Access to the interior of the Bern Gate
    • Q&A session at the end of the tour
Opening hours
Opening hours
  • The 20 Sep 2025
Good to know
Good to know
  • Conditions / supplements
    • When the tour is offered bilingually in French and German, it is free of charge. However, booking remains mandatory.
  • Meeting place
    • In front of the Berne Gate, in Murten
  • Duration
    • 1H30
  • Time
    • Tour starts at 4.45pm
  • Language
    • Sunday 18 May 2025: German
    • Sunday 20 September 2025: Bilingual French-German
Contact
Contact
Public guided tour – Bern Gate
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