The Warmbächli wasteland has developed into an urban highlight in Bern. Temporary use of the site was possible from 2016 to 2020. This unique location has made history in Bern.

A playground, urban gardening, legal graffiti walls , a pond with inviting seating, and much more were available for public use on the vacant lot. With numerous events, the Warmbächli vacant lot has developed into an open-air cultural venue. In 2018, our association, "Warmbächli Brache," received the City of Bern's Social Award for our non-profit work.

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The Bus Stop Warmbächli collective breathed life into the derelict site for five years with great passion and dedication, running a bar with a difference. The Endegelände Festival emerged as a musical highlight during this time.

 

The association Zapf! created a place for microbreweries and beer enthusiasts in 2017 with the first beer festival in Bern.

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The Heitere Fahne transformed the wasteland into a beautiful, colorful and cheerful magical world time and time again with colorful decorations, delicious food and atmospheric music.

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When the Chnopf Circus arrived with its tractors and caravans, the children flocked to the show.

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The Brache-Buch (Brake Book) gathers experiences, stories, memories, knowledge and information, making them accessible beyond the end of the temporary use.