Stop for the tower’s exterior history, then check whether the forum has an exhibition or debate you can enter. Its gate and civic-programme role are separate from the nearby Zytglogge clock tower. The tower shows another layer of Bern’s former defences and current public political life.
What to look for
Former city gate and current political forum.
Useful to know
Check the forum calendar if you want to enter an event or exhibition.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 10–25 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
