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City tour "Night Watchman"
Out and about with the night watchman of Bern: when it gets dark in the winding alleyways of the federal city, the Middle Ages come to life. The "Night Watchman's Tour" provides fascinating insights into the night-time life and goings-on of the past. Spooky stories and dark legends await.
Useful information
- Autumn
- Winter
- Language
- German
- City of Bern
At dusk, the figure with a flowing cloak, lantern and halberd brings Bern's past back to life: It is the hour of the night watchman. As guardian of the town, he protected the inhabitants of old Bern from thieves, fire and hostile intruders, ensuring that the citizens of honour could sleep peacefully at night.
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But who knows what skills a night watchman had to possess and why a floppy hat was so important? Or when the curfew was in force in those days and who had to pay a detention fee? The answers to these questions - and many other exciting facts - can be found on the tour between Kramgasse, the slaughterhouse, Fricktreppe and Münster.
The tour is led by a night watchman who will tell you who was lurking around in the most secret corners, public places and under the arcades at night. Hair-raising tales of executions and ghosts await. Participants will also learn what tasks the night watchman had to fulfil on patrol.
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This entertaining city tour sheds new light on a profession that has long remained hidden in obscurity. Guests who accompany the watchman on his rounds through the city are urged to stay with their group at all times. After all, who wants to be suspected of being a night owl and arrested for this offence?
Guided tours and language offers
- CHF 300.00
Meeting point
City Tours Bern
Bahnhofplatz 10a
3011 Bern
