Bären Inn is an inn near Bern, Switzerland.[1] Wikidata describes it as “inn in Münsingen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland”. It opened in 1371. It is part of list of cultural properties in Münsingen. It stands about 12 km from the centre of Bern.[3]

Overview

Restaurant Bären Münsingen is a traditional inn founded in 1371 and located in Münsingen, Bern canton, Switzerland. It is one of the oldest Swiss taverns and the recent wooden building is from 16th century. At that time there was a post office and a place for "Postkutscher" (post coachmen) to change their horses.

From “Wynhus zum Bären” on English Wikipedia, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.[2]

History and building

The inn opened in 1371. It is listed as a class B Swiss cultural property of regional significance. [1]

Location

Measured in a straight line, the inn is 12 km from the centre of Bern. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern Airport (BRN), about 6 km from the centre of Bern.[4]

It is one of 95 hotels in and around Bern recorded in Wikidata, 46 of which have an article in Innpedia.[5] Of the 41 with a recorded opening date, it is the earliest. See Hotels in Bern.

See also

References

  1. ^ Bären Inn (Q29673585). Wikidata. CC0.
  2. ^ Bären Inn. Wikipedia. Text excerpted under CC BY-SA 4.0; revision of 2026-06-16.
  3. ^ Bern (Q70). Wikidata. CC0.
  4. ^ Airports. OurAirports. Public domain.
  5. ^ Hotels in Bern. Wikidata. CC0.

Facts as stated in Wikidata, read in October 2026.