Knowledge & culture

Gotthelf Centre Lützelflüh

Where Jeremias Gotthelf lived and worked

Find out how Gotthelf lived with his family, where «Uli der Knecht» (Uli the Farmhand) came from, «Die Käserei in der Vehfreude» (The Cheese Factory in the Hamlet), «Anne Bäbi Jowäger», «The Black Spider» and many others – where he wrote his sermons and letters and discussed and debated with guests. The visionary and his era are brought to life. Gotthelf comes alive. His work is more relevant than ever and his themes still concern us today: school issues, faith and superstition, choosing a partner, child abuse, alcoholism, social norms and justice are just some of them.

Travel by train to Lützelflüh-Goldbach. You can reach the Gotthelf Centre from Lützelflüh-Goldbach station in about 10 minutes on foot.

TeleBärn weekly feature from 11.5.2020

Special exhibition

Special exhibition: “Mobility in Gotthelf’s Time”

from 01.03.2026

In 2026, we can fly to the other side of the world within a single day; trains connect the capital Bern with major Swiss cities every half hour, and self-driving cars are being tested. Modern technologies accelerate mobility and expand our range of movement: today, people in Switzerland travel an average of more than 35 kilometers per person per day.

What a contrast to Albert Bitzius’s lifetime! Back then, people traveled much shorter distances on foot, horseback, or by carriage. Even then, however, the expansion of transport infrastructure was already on the political agenda, and new means of transport such as railways were hotly debated. Technical innovations also sparked the imagination: have you ever heard of a whale steamship?

Opening hours Available on 07.02.2026

1 November 2025 - 28 February 2026

Saturday and Sunday 13.30–17.00 hours

Closed: 24–26 and 31 December 2025 – 2 January 2026

1 March – 31 October 2026

Mon closed
Tue–Sun 13.30–17.00 hours

1 November 2026 - 28 February 2027

Saturday and Sunday 13.30–17.00 hours

Closed: 24–26 and 31 December 2026 – 2 January 2027

Subject to change without prior notice

Events and public guided tours

Rates

Individual admission prices

CHF 12.00 Adults
CHF 10.00 Retirees, students (with ID)
CHF 4.00 Children aged 7 and older
free of charge Children up to 6.99 years

Tariffs for groups and schools

Free admission

Raiffeisen MemberPlus Card
Swiss Museum Pass

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration

Group tours

Group tour of the Gotthelf Center in Lützelflüh

Learn exciting and surprising facts about the life and works of Jeremias Gotthelf from competent Gotthelf experts.

Group tours normally include an introduction to the life and work of Jeremias Gotthelf, a visit to the museum and, if you wish, a sightseeing tour in the nearby area. A guided tour lasts 1½ hours. Based on experience, it is a good idea to plan 2–2½ hours for your visit.

Languages: Swiss German, Standard German
Foreign languages: French, English (by arrangement)

Guided tours are also possible outside opening hours.

Reservation required

Additional offer

After the museum tour, would you like to enjoy an aperitif with your group in our beautiful bistro or would you prefer coffee and cake in the Gotthelf Hall? We will be happy to put together an offer according to your wishes.