Former Horse sanatorium

Former Horse sanatorium is a building in Bern, Canton of Bern which is located on Papiermühlestrasse. Former Horse sanatorium is situated nearby to the pitch Paddock, as well as near the library Bibliothek am Guisanplatz BiG.

Photo: WillYs Fotowerkstatt, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Type: Building
Description: complex of buildings for horse stabling in the city of Bern, Switzerland
Also known as: “EMPFA” and “National Horse Center Bern”
Address: Papiermühlestrasse 40, Bern, 3014

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Stadion Wankdorf and PostFinance Arena.

Stadion Wankdorf

Stadium

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Wankdorf Stadium is a football stadium in Bern, Switzerland. The second largest all-seater football stadium in Switzerland, it is the home ground of BSC Young Boys. It was also one of the venues for UEFA Euro 2008 and UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Stadion Wankdorf is situated 570 metres north of Former Horse sanatorium.

PostFinance Arena

Stadium

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The PostFinance Arena is an indoor arena in Bern, Switzerland. It is primarily used for ice hockey and is the home arena of SC Bern. It was opened in October 1967 and currently accommodates 17,031 people. PostFinance Arena is situated 380 metres east of Former Horse sanatorium.

Clock Tower

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The Zytglogge is a landmark medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. Built in the early 13th century, it has served the city as a guard tower, prison, clock tower, centre of urban life and civic memorial. Clock Tower is situated 1½ km southwest of Former Horse sanatorium.