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Burgdorf city tours – discover the Zähringen town from a different perspective
Culinary, spooky or classic: Burgdorf’s city tours let you experience the Zähringen town from very different perspectives. Fascinating stories, historic places and surprising details make each tour special.
Burgdorf from new perspectives
Get to know Burgdorf in a new way on a guided city tour and discover fascinating and curious stories about life past and present. Whether in the upper or lower town, following the traces of the great fire of 1865 or along the historic commercial canals – each tour reveals a different side of the town.
Immerse yourself in Burgdorf’s beer history on the Bier-KulTour, discover the darker side of the past on “Judges, Witches & Executioners”, or meet the strong women who shaped the town on “Burgdorf’s Women Who Made a Difference”. The classic city tour through the upper town, lower town and town church also offers fascinating insights into Burgdorf’s history and present.
A public guided tour of the old town takes place every Saturday from April to October. During the tour of the Zähringerstadt, you will learn many exciting and historical facts about Burgdorf's history.
From April through October, public guided tours on a wide variety of topics are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Whether it's about the town fire, beer, or judges, witches, and executioners tour, Burgdorf has a lot of history and facts to offer. The city guides bring you closer to this every month.
Are you planning a club or company outing, or meeting up with former school friends again after many years? Then we have just the thing for you: a guided tour of Burgdorf! Whether you prefer a classic tour through the upper and lower town, want to discover the historic commercial canals or hear fascinating stories about witches, executioners and the women who shaped Burgdorf – there is a suitable tour for every group.
Classic city tour
On this exciting guided tour of the Zähringer town of Burgdorf, you will learn all about life of yesterday and today.
Judges, witches and hangmen
This tour takes you into Burgdorf's dark past in the days of poor sinners and their judges and executioners.
Upper Old Town Tour
Discover Burgdorf's historic upper town on this tour.
Lower town tour
Exciting guided tours through Burgdorf's Lower Town, which is strongly influenced by crafts and trade.
Burgdorf fire hazardous
Learn all about the devastating town fire in 1865 on this tour.
Little Venice Burgdorf
Learn more about the commercial canals and flowing waters and their influence on Burgdorf.
Beer-KulTour
On this tour, you will learn everything about the history of beer in Burgdorf and what significance beer still has for the town today.
Burgdorf's female achievers
From vocal campaigners to quiet achievers: on this city tour, you will hear how strong and courageous women have shaped Burgdorf in many different ways, both in the past and today.
Schnousitour
Set off on a culinary journey through Burgdorf and discover four selected tasting stops. At each stop, a small sample awaits you, along with fascinating stories about the products and where they come from.
Public city tour
From April through October, a public tour of the Old Town takes place every Saturday. In addition, during this time, Burgdorf offers an exciting public themed tour on the first Wednesday of every month.
Travel comfortably by train to Burgdorf.
- Tourist Office Burgdorf
- +41 34 402 42 52
- Tourist Office Burgdorf www.emmental.ch
