The Schlachthaus Theater Bern is a co-production and guest performance venue for independent theatre and performance art in the heart of Bern's old town. Each season, numerous groups from Bern, Switzerland and abroad present contemporary productions for adults, young people and children in the 15th-century building. The programme focuses on current social and political issues and brings them to life up close. In addition to its programme, the theatre is also involved in theatre clubs for children and young people.
The Schlachthaus Theater is an integral part of the auawirleben venue.
Here you will find all the performances taking place at the Schlachthaus Theater.
Ho to get there
The Schlachthaus Theatre is located in the lower old town of Bern and is easily accessible from Bern railway station. All the streets on the way to the Schlachthaus Theatre are very lively and well-lit both during the day and in the evening, as there are many shops and restaurants.
Accessibility
You can find information on accessibility here.
On foot
From Bern Bahnhof railway station: 17 minutes on average
From Bahnhofplatz, follow Spitalgasse and walk to the Zytglogge tower (approx. 10 minutes). Then turn left, cross Kornhausplatz and turn right into Rathausgasse (another 5 minutes). The Schlachthaus Theatre is located at Rathausgasse 20.
By public transport
From Bern Bahnhof railway station: 15 minutes on average (including a short walk)
Take one of the tram lines 6, 7, 8 or 9 or bus line 12 from ‘Bern Bahnhof’ to the ‘Zytglogge’ stop (two stops). From there, cross Kornhausplatz from the ‘Zytglogge’ stop and then turn right into Rathausgasse. The Schlachthaus Theatre is located at Rathausgasse 20.
Timetable from «Bern Bahnhof»: Tram 6 / Tram 7 / Tram 8 / Tram 9 / Bus 12
By bike
From Bern Bahnhof railway station: 8 minutes on average
From Bahnhofplatz, follow Schauplatzgasse (just behind the Loeb department stores'), cross Bundesplatz and then continue into Amthausgasse. Then cross Casinoplatz and turn left into Hotelgasse, which eventually becomes Zibelegässli. Then turn right into Rathausgasse. The Schlachthaus Theatre is located at Rathausgasse 20 and there are bicycle parking spaces directly in front of the Schlachthaus Theatre. There is a station right next to the Schlachthaus theatre.
By car
The nearest covered car park to the Schlachthaus Theatre is the Rathaus parking at Postgasshalde 50, where there are 3 parking spaces for people with mobility impairments and 18 secure parking spaces for women. The multi-storey car park is brightly lit 24/7. There are also individual parking spaces for people with mobility disabilities at Rathausgasse 11 and Rathausgasse 46.