Discover Frauenkappelen

Frauenkappelen combines a layered church and local history with trails through woodland and along Lake Wohlen. If you are looking for a hotel in Frauenkappelen, you can plan your stay around whether historic architecture, the Peace Linden, or outdoor activities are your priority. The following topics offer some specific points of interest to help you decide.

Monastic history in the church architecture

The existence of an Augustinian convent in Frauenkappelen is first documented in writing in 1240. The former convent church was completed around 1300 or in the early 14th century. These dates serve as markers showing that the church’s history goes back further than the present-day Reformed church: construction of the latter began in 1574, and its formal design is strongly modelled on the former convent church. Its east wall has been preserved in the present-day building. Inside, surviving remains reveal a division into three sections: the altar area, the nuns’ choir, and the laypeople’s section. Here, one building brings together several historical layers—from the convent building to the later church.

Bells and the Peace Linden

The bells are also part of a living local tradition. They are still rung by hand at Frauenkappelen church. For services, all three bells are rung by hand for 15 minutes to signal the start. This is distinct from the traditional eleven o’clock ringing: from Monday to Saturday at 11 a.m., the large church bell rings for five minutes. The two routines differ in purpose, number of bells, and duration: the ringing to signal the start is for church services, while the eleven o’clock ringing takes place at a set time on six days of the week.

Another local landmark is the Peace Linden on the Hübeli, west of Frauenkappelen. It was to be planted in gratitude that the country had been spared war, and to serve as a reminder of the importance of peace. The inauguration ceremony took place on 23 June 1946.

Trails, woodland, and Lake Wohlen

There are various activities to choose from if you want to get outdoors. Spilwald has numerous cycling routes and jogging trails, as well as many walking paths. For local recreation, Lake Wohlen and its lakeside path are well worth a visit. A trail passes through the wooded slopes and ravines of Lake Wohlen; from Jaggisbachau, it climbs up to Frauenkappelen.

The ViaBerna stage from Aarberg to Frauenkappelen offers another guide for hikes: it is 24 kilometres long, takes 6 hours and 35 minutes, and has 660 metres of elevation gain. These figures summarise the distance, duration, and ascent, and can help you estimate how much time to allow for your hike. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

As a rough guide, it takes ten minutes to drive from central Bern to Frauenkappelen; check the actual journey time for your travel date. The Westside leisure and shopping centre is nearby.

Farm-fresh vegetables

The Holzer family sells farm-fresh vegetables at Murtenstrasse 44. Check availability before visiting.

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