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Einsteinhaus

📍 Switzerland, Bern, Old Town, Kramgasse 49
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Introduction

Einstein's House sits on the second floor of a plain apartment on Kramgasse, the arcaded main street of Bern's old town—the residence of physicist Albert Einstein during his time in Bern. In the early 20th century, while working as a patent clerk in Bern, it was here, in 1905—his 'miracle year'—that he published several epoch-making papers including special relativity, the photoelectric effect and Brownian motion, profoundly changing our understanding of the universe. This small apartment is now restored as a museum, keeping the original furniture, his photos, manuscript copies and biographical materials, letting visitors step into the ordinary yet great living space of this scientific giant and imagine the legend of relativity's birth. Though small, this residence witnessing a glorious moment in science history is a meaningful stop in Bern's old town.

✨ Highlights

01
Birthplace of Relativity
Einstein lived here in his 1905 'miracle year,' publishing special relativity and more.
02
Restored Apartment
An apartment restored to its original state, with period furniture and materials.
03
Home of a Scientific Giant
Step into Einstein's ordinary yet great space and imagine the legend.
04
Arcade Old House
A plain apartment on the old town's arcaded street—quaint and intimate.

🛈 Practical Info

→Tickets：Buy a small ticket to enter.
→Hours：Closed in winter or some periods—confirm opening before going.
→Duration：The apartment is small; about 30–45 minutes.
→Getting There：On Kramgasse arcade in the old town; walkable.
→Combine：Visit with the Clock Tower and the old-town arcades.

💡 Tips

• In this plain apartment, the world-changing theory of relativity was born.
• The apartment is small—pair with the Clock Tower and old-town arcades for a half day.
• Closed in winter or some periods—confirm opening before going.
• Opening and tickets are per the house's official announcement.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Einsteinhaus?

In this plain apartment, the world-changing theory of relativity was born. The apartment is small—pair with the Clock Tower and old-town arcades for a half day.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.