The Dampfzentrale Bern is one of Switzerland's most important centres for contemporary dance, performance and music. Located directly on the River Aare, the former power station combines industrial architecture with experimental art. International and local artists meet a curious audience here. With its versatile stages and open spaces, the Dampfzentrale offers ideal conditions for innovative festival formats and special live experiences.
The Dampfzentrale is an integral part of the auawirleben venue.
Here you will find all the performances taking place at the Dampfzentrale.
How to get there
The Dampfzentrale Bern is located slightly below the city centre on the River Aare in the Marzili district, so the route there is always slightly downhill. As the Dampfzentrale is located somewhat away from the city centre, the path to it is not always equally busy. In addition, not all sections of the path are equally well lit in the evening.
Accessibility
You can find information on accessibility here.
On foot
From Bern Bahnhof, railway station: 22 minutes on average
Leave Bern railway station in the direction of the Loeb department stores' and then walk through Christoffelgasse to the park of the Kleine Schanze. There you can either take the Marzili funicular railway or walk down to the Aare. Follow Marzilistrasse and turn left at the roundabout to Dampfzentrale Bern. The Dampfzentrale is located at Marzilistrasse 47.
By public transport
From Bern Bahnhof railway station: 15 minutes on average (including a short walk)
Apart from the Marzili funicular railway, public transport only runs to the Dampfzentrale in the evening. Take bus no. 30 from Bern railway station to «Dampfzentrale».
Standseilbahn Marzili (funicular)
The Marzili funicular railway runs daily from 06:15 - 21:00
Bus timetable from «Bern Bahnhof»: Bus 30
Sunday to Thursday: 20:35 - 00:15 every 20 minutes
Friday and Saturday: 20:35 - 00:55 every 20 minutes & 01:20
By bike
From Bern railway station: 12 minutes on average
From the railway station, cycle down Hirschengraben from the junction at Bubenbergplatz and then continue straight ahead along Monbijoustrasse. Then turn left into Kapellenstrasse, then right into Sulgeneckstrasse. Follow this road down to the roundabout, where you continue straight on to the Dampfzentrale. Dampfzentrale is located at Marzilistrasse 47, with plenty of bicycle parking spaces and a PublikeBike station on the left-hand side in front of the building.
By car
There are many uncovered car parks in the immediate vicinity of the Dampfzentrale. These include individual car parks for people with mobility impairments at Marzilistrasse 39 and Marzilistrasse 45.