Bern Town Hall

Bern · Switzerland · Urban site

Around Bern's medieval town hall, hoofbeats ring out at night from a horse that no one ever sees.

Bern's town hall has been the city's centre of power since the early 15th century, and a peculiar ghost story clings to its old walls. At night, the sound of hoofbeats is said to echo between the houses – clattering as if from a rider at full speed – yet no horse ever appears. The phenomenon has been reported time and again without a visible source. Who the invisible rider is, the story does not tell, which has only made the sound in the lanes more unsettling.

FAQ

Where is Bern Town Hall located?

Bern Town Hall is in Bern, Switzerland.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

Image: Nikolai Karaneschev · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons