Archaeological route Enge Peninsula near Bern

The Enge Peninsula, now mostly forested and located 2 km north of Bern's old town, hosted an important city during the late Iron Age (3rd to 1st century BCE). It was inhabited by the Helvetii, a Celtic tribe, and probably called Brenodor. This so-called oppidum was one of the largest settlements in what is now Switzerland, covering up to 140 ha. Shortly before the turn of the era, the small Roman town Brenodurum was established at the same location. It was used until the 3rd century and then abandoned.

Thanks to archaeological investigations, several cemeteries, dwellings, sanctuaries, and parts of fortifications still visible in the terrain are known from the Celtic city. The younger Roman use includes a partially restored theater and a public bathhouse. The various sites are accessible via an archaeological route. A display case at the parish hall shows selected finds from the settlements.