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About this place
The Reformed Church in Wohlen bei Bern is the historic parish church of Unterwohlen, in the municipality of Wohlen bei Bern in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. The municipality sits right next to the city of Bern, which makes the church an easy quiet stop beyond the capital's centre.
How old is the church?
The church is first documented in 1275. Its nave goes back to the 12th or 13th century and the tower to the 14th, and both still stand. The patron saint is unknown. The building was reworked in 1678 and renovated in 1907 and again in 1966-1970. Its interior was redesigned in 2020, as listed among recent church-space projects by the Reformed Churches of Bern-Jura-Solothurn.
What is the parish's history?
Patronage rights were imperial fiefs. The Lords of Bremgarten gave them to the Knights of St John at Münchenbuchsee in 1320 and 1354, and after the Reformation in 1528 they passed to Bern. In the 16th century the parish also handled poor relief, residency and school matters through four districts: Wohlen, Uettligen, Murzelen and Säriswil.
What else is nearby?
Wohlen bei Bern spreads over terraces on the right bank of Lake Wohlen (Wohlensee), created by damming the Aare for the Mühleberg power plant between 1917 and 1921. The municipality includes about two dozen villages and hamlets. The lakeside suits an easy walk, and the church pairs well with a day in Bern.
How do you get there?
The church lies in Wohlen bei Bern at roughly 46.9706 N, 7.3556 E. It is a short drive or regional transport ride from central Bern; check connections in the SBB app.
Frequently asked questions
Is the church open to visitors? It is an active Reformed parish church, so services come first. The parish publishes service times.
When was it built? The nave dates from the 12th-13th century, the tower from the 14th, and the first record is from 1275.
Is this the same Wohlen as in Aargau? No. This church is in the canton of Bern; Wohlen AG is a different town.
Has the building been altered? Yes, in 1678, with renovations in 1907 and 1966-1970.
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