Gerbern alley fountain

Gerbern alley fountain is a fountain in Berne, Bern-Mittelland, Canton of Bern. Gerbern alley fountain is situated nearby to the quarter Mattequartier, as well as near the recreation area Terrasse Fischerstübli.

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Type: Fountain
Description: fountain in the Matte district of Bern, Switzerland
Also known as: “Gerberngasse fountain”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bärengraben and Bear park.

Bärengraben

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The Bärengraben, or Bear Pit, is a tourist attraction in the Swiss capital city of Bern. It is a bear pit, or enclosure housing bears, situated at the eastern edge of the old city of Bern, next to the Nydeggbrücke and the River Aar. Bärengraben is situated 230 metres east of Gerbern alley fountain.

Bear park

Zoo

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Bear park is a zoo, which is situated 180 metres east of Gerbern alley fountain.

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 680 metres west of Gerbern alley fountain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mattequartier and Old City.

Mattequartier

Quarter

The Mattequartier is a historic neighbourhood on the Aare riverfront in the Old City of Bern, Switzerland.

Old City

Quarter

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The Old City is the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. Built on a narrow hill bordered on three sides by the river Aare, its compact layout has remained essentially unchanged since its construction during the twelfth to the fifteenth century.