Zytglogge

The Zytglogge is a very cool clock that serves as a great landmark for Berne in the city centre. This clock is a wonder of horological timekeeping in tune with Swiss tradition and also has a glockenspiel that rings every 15 minutes and does different actions. It’s amazing that it still works more than 800 years later (although I’m sure with careful maintenance)! If you have an appreciation of timekeeping-​watches or just want to get a free show look up and hear the bells ringing!
A wonderful example of the Swiss tradition of timekeeping and carefully constructed movement of gears, springs and movement to make it all happen and keep time!

The Zytglogge, or ‘time bell’ in Bernese German, is a 13^th Century medieval astronomical clock tower in storybook Old city of Bern, a UNESCO World Cultural Heriatge site. It is made in the Baroque style with some Gothic elements and is an important part of Bern’s charm. Sad story to it, though — it was a prison for women who had sex with priests.

nette Sehenswürdigkeit in Berns Stadtmitte. Wenn man die Uhr genauer betrachtet, ist es schon beeindruckend, wie man vor etlichen Jahren bereits die Phasen von Mond und Sonne beobachten und einordnen konnte. Auf jeden Fall anschauen, wenn man in Bern ist. Am besten um zwölf, da kommen logischerweise die meisten Glockenschläge.

Zytglogge is one of the most notable landmarks in Berne, originating as the city’s western fortification when it was erecting in the year 1220. The medieval clock tower has served as the guard tower, prison, clock tower and civic memorial.
In addition to telling time, Zytglogge is also an astrological clock that is divided into three zones: the black night sky, the deep blue zone of dawn and the light blue day sky. This portrays the season and time of day, rather than operating on a 12-​hour basis. It also includes a Julian calendar. Of course, every hour, a bell rings loudly throughout the town.
Zytglogge is definitely a sight to behold. How often do you see an 800 year old clock?
Viewing Time: 10 minutes

Der Zytglogge (Zeitglockenturm) befindet sich ziemlich in der Mitte der Stadt Bern. Denn ab dem Zytglogge beginnt die Altstadt.
Sehr beliebt und bewundernswert ist das Zifferblatt und das Glockenspiel. Das Glockenspiel kann stündlich, ca. 4 Minuten vor der vollen Stunde bewundert werden.