Nydeggbrücke & Matte Quarter
Nydeggbrücke / Matte
An old low-lying quarter and bridge by the Aare River, where stone arch bridges, weirs and craftsmen’s houses make Bern’s most lively corner.
The Nydegg Bridge was completed in 1840 and links the eastern end of the Old Town with the Bear Park. Beside it, below the bridge, is the Untertorbrücke, Bern’s oldest bridge. The Matte district on the river’s south bank was once home to craftsmen and boatmen and had its own “Matte dialect.” Today it is a quiet residential area with bars. You can take the Matte lift from the cathedral terrace down to the riverside, stroll along the weirs to the Nydegg Bridge, and then climb uphill to the Bear Park. It is open all day, and entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- BärenPark
- Rosengarten
- Bern Minster
- Old City of Bern & Arcades
- Einsteinhaus
- Kirchenfeldbrücke
- Museum of Communication
- Bern Historical Museum & Einstein Museum