Old Castle (Bümpliz)

It dates back to a High Burgundian royal court, built as a wooden defensive structure from the 9th century onwards. This later passed into the possession of various local noble and patrician families, was provided with a moat in the 11th century, converted into a stone round tower in the 13th century, and expanded into a castle in the 15th century. In 1742, the New Bümpliz Castle was built next to what was now called the Old Castle.

In 1919, the Old Castle was converted into a non-profit community center, including a restaurant, a library, and a kindergarten. In 1954, the city of Bern bought it and had it completely renovated from 1979 to 1980. Today, the castle houses a restaurant as well as the Bümpliz local archive and serves as a rehearsal venue for the Bern Conservatory.