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Published on 10 November 2022

The night sky over Zimmerwald

On a hill near Bern lies the Zimmerwald geostation. It is the fundamental point for the Swiss geographical survey. Here, specialists carry out research into the cosmos – and receive the occasional night-time visitor. It truly is an office with extraordinary views.

Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

Department Communication and Web
Seftigenstrasse 264
3084 Wabern