Lyssach is a rural street village in the fertile plain of the Lower Emmental. In the historic centre, well-preserved farmsteads line a winding street accompanied by an open village stream; beyond it, meadows, arable land and gardens shape the settlement. This contrast between village architecture and open plains provides the theme for a stay, complemented by the Meiemoos, a yodelling hike and regional produce.
Historic street village and farmhouses
Lyssach’s rural townscape has remarkably well preserved its character. Well-preserved farmhouses, most dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, line the historic village street. Their gable-end and eaves-facing orientations, distinctive Stöckli (small auxiliary dwellings) and other outbuildings shape the street. Stately farmsteads line both sides of the village street, which is accompanied by a stream, and their buildings form individual units. The large number of valuable, well-preserved farmhouses from these centuries accounts for the village’s high architectural and historical quality.
One striking standalone building is the Krone inn: built in 1870 in the Swiss chalet style, it features fretwork decoration. The building complements the farmhouses as another example of Lyssach’s historic architecture.
Village stream, trees and open plain
The open village stream follows the winding course of the street and shapes the historic village centre. In the old part of the village, it helps define the street space, which has remarkable spatial qualities. Chestnut and lime trees also characterise the historic streetscape; a spreading lime tree is protected.
The settlement’s character also includes an undeveloped plain of meadows and arable land, as well as gardens and traditional orchards beside the older buildings. The street lined by the stream and the open agricultural surroundings thus stand side by side as distinct aspects of the village’s character.
Moorland and routes of varying lengths
The Meiemoos between Burgdorf and Lyssach is listed in the national inventory of raised and transitional bogs. It adds a natural attraction of regional significance to the historic village structure.
The Lyssach Yodelling Hike is scheduled for 7 August 2027. Its 5-kilometre route is easy to walk, family-friendly and suitable for pushchairs. At each of five rest stops, participants will be welcomed by a yodelling club from a different regional association of the Swiss Yodelling Association. Regional yodelling specialities and yodelling songs from the respective regions are also on offer. If you are planning around the date, check the event details before travelling.
The Emmental–Entlebuch route covers a considerably longer distance: it is 41 kilometres long and involves 440 metres of ascent. The route runs from Biel/Bienne to Burgdorf and passes the Shopping Meile Lyssach after Kernenried. This gives travellers both a short hike tied to a specific event date and a substantially longer route to consider when planning their trip.
Railway station area and regional produce
For orientation, note that the southern railway station district is clearly separated from the old village centre; there is an underpass at the railway line. The Bern–Burgdorf railway line through Lyssach opened in 1857. Lyssach railway station has 58 covered bicycle parking spaces.
The Schache Märit farm shop in Lyssach offers a wide selection of regional food. This includes freshly baked goods and vegetables from the farm and regional partners every day, as well as dairy products, meat, preserves and dried goods. The range offers a tangible connection to produce from Lyssach and the surrounding region.
Discover more destinations: Hasle Bei Burgdorf, Oberburg, Burgdorf, Krauchthal, Kaltacker.
Go to the main travel overview: Burgdorf.
