An architectural portrait · Bern
Kursaalstrasse 06
Historic fabric. Contemporary living.
Built 1916 · OG3 & OG4 fully renovated and restored 2026
A quiet presence.
Built in 1916, Kursaalstrasse 6 brings the romantic expression of Heimatstil into dialogue with the ornamental language of Art Nouveau. A steep mansard roof, painted architectural details and an octagonal stair tower give this freestanding building its distinctive silhouette.
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Recorded in Bern’s architectural heritage inventory, its character lies in the interplay of sculpted form, textured surfaces and carefully composed openings.
The setting offers an exceptional balance of urban proximity and residential calm. Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is a short walk away, while the cafés, restaurants and independent neighbourhood culture of Breitenrain unfold close at hand. Local favourites such as Viktor and Löscher are within easy walking distance—placing everyday city life on the doorstep.
Yet the house maintains a quieter rhythm. Set away from busy thoroughfares, it offers a sense of retreat without sacrificing its central position. A generous shared garden with mature historic trees creates a green counterpoint to the surrounding city: space to pause, withdraw and inhabit a different pace.
Within the building’s five apartments, this architectural portrait presents two individually restored residences on the third and fourth floors. Their elevated position brings abundant daylight and opens views across the city towards the landscape beyond—connecting the intimacy of the interiors with the wider setting of Bern.
Recorded in the City of Bern’s architectural heritage inventory · Baugruppe Viktoria.
- Building
- 5 apartments
- Presented here
- Two residences, OG3 and OG4
- The house, built
- 1916
- OG3 & OG4, fully renovated and restored
- 2026
OG3The Residence
Heritage, reframed.
Comprehensively restored and renovated in 2026, the third-floor residence brings historic fabric into dialogue with contemporary interventions. Century-old timber floors, ornamental ceiling plasterwork and generous windows establish a distinctive architectural language of texture, proportion and light.
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An antique washbasin lends the bedroom a sculptural accent. In the kitchen, a stainless-steel worktop and fine ceramic finishes introduce a precise, contemporary counterpoint to the historic interiors. Smart lighting in the bathroom, hallway and kitchen adds another layer to the composition, creating softer, atmospheric settings as daylight recedes.
From its elevated position, the apartment opens onto views across Bern’s old town towards the mountains. A private loggia extends the living space outdoors. Residents also share access to a generous garden with mature historic trees—a quiet green retreat within the city.
- Floor
- Third floor
- Living area
- 125 m²
- Rooms
- 5.5
- Restoration
- 2026Complete renovation and restoration
- Outdoor
- Private loggiaShared use of a large garden with mature historic trees
- Lighting
- Smart ambient lightingBathroom, hallway and kitchen
Full description
- Complete renovation and restoration in 2026
- Restored timber floors, more than 100 years old
- Historic architectural detailing
- Decorative ceiling plasterwork
- Large windows and abundant natural light
- Antique washbasin in the bedroom
- Contemporary high-end kitchen with premium appliances and a stainless steel worktop
- High-quality ceramic finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms
- Woodwork in Grüne Erde Dunkel 30, walls in Auenlehm 30
- Smart lighting in the bathroom, hallway and kitchen for atmospheric ambient lighting
- Private loggia
- Views over Bern’s old town and towards the mountains
- Shared use of a large garden with mature historic trees
Material note
- Woodwork — Grüne Erde Dunkel 30Caparol Histolith Klassik · CIELCH 65 · 8 · 112
- Walls — Auenlehm 30Caparol Histolith Klassik · CIELCH 90 · 8 · 84
Gallery
1 photographFig. 02.01 OG3, bedroom with historic washbasin and restored parquet.
OG4The Character
Character, elevated.
Comprehensively restored and renovated in 2026, the fourth-floor residence explores the interplay of daylight, texture and outlook. Its five rooms retain the character of the historic building, with freshly restored strip parquet lending warmth and a distinctive material rhythm.
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A kitchen fitted with new freestanding appliances, together with a renovated bathroom and WC, introduces a contemporary layer of everyday comfort. Smart lighting in the hallway and bathroom shifts the atmosphere after dusk, creating softer, more intimate settings.
From its elevated position, the apartment opens onto views across Bern’s old town towards the Bernese Alps and the Jura. The surrounding cityscape and distant mountain ranges become part of the spatial experience—a dialogue between the intimacy of the interior and the breadth of the landscape.
Approximately 70 m² of additional attic storage complements the residence, separate from its living area. Shared access to a generous garden with mature historic trees offers a quiet, grounded counterpoint to life above the city.
- Floor
- Fourth floor
- Living area
- approx. 100 m²
- Rooms
- Five
- Restoration
- 2026Complete renovation and restoration
- Attic storage
- approx. 70 m²Additional storage space — not residential floor area
- Outdoor
- Shared use of a large garden with mature historic trees
- Lighting
- Smart ambient lightingHallway and bathroom
Full description
- Complete renovation and restoration in 2026
- Freshly renovated strip parquet
- Historic character
- Kitchen with new freestanding appliances
- Renovated bathroom and WC
- Smart lighting in the hallway and bathroom for atmospheric ambient lighting
- Views of Bern’s old town, the Bernese Alps and the Jura
- Approximately 70 m² of additional attic storage — storage space, not residential floor area
- Shared use of a large garden with mature historic trees
Gallery
0 photographsPhotography forthcoming.
In the city. At ease.
- Old Town
- UNESCO World Heritage, a short walk away
- Neighbourhood
- Breitenrain · Viktoriaplatz
- Nearby
- Viktor Bistro-Bar
- Nearby
- Löscher