Berger bronze bells.
For livestock and as gifts.
At our foundry in Bärau, we make Berger bronze bells for alpine and lowland pastures, traditional celebrations and special gifts. We advise you on size, sound and a suitable leather strap.
Bronze bells are available by enquiry or at our factory shop. Steel bells can be ordered from our online shop.
Berger bronze bells.
Cast in Bärau.
We make a sand mould for every bronze bell at our foundry. After casting, the mould is opened and the bell is carefully finished. Copper and tin become a Berger bell with a sound of its own.
- For alpine and lowland pastures: Tell us the type of animal and intended use, along with your preferences for size and weight.
- For gifts and traditional occasions: Tell us about the occasion and the sound you have in mind – for a wedding, birthday or honorary award, for example.
We offer personal advice on the design and a suitable strap. Our bronze bells are available by enquiry or at our factory shop in Bärau.
Break-resistant bells.
We offer particularly robust bells for everyday use on livestock. We advise you on the size, weight and a suitable design for your herd.
Together, we choose a bell and strap for the intended use.
Historical field tests of break-resistant Berger bells
These original recordings show our tests at the time and a comparison with steel bells.
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Watch two more historical tests
Final stage of testing
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Comparison with steel bells
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Treicheln, Schellen
and Plumpen.
From hand-forged ceremonial steel bells to machine-made pasture bells: size, weight and sound vary with the design.
Hand-forged steel bells
For alpine cattle drives, livestock shows and living traditions. Discover hand-forged steel bells from selected makers.
Machine-made steel bells
For grazing and everyday use: compare machine-made steel bells, Bissen and flat bells in different designs.
The images show examples from our range. Please refer to the shop for current availability.
Cowbells and steel bells.
Suited to the animal.
Cowbells, steel bells and matching leather straps for sheep and goats on alpine and lowland pastures.
Sheep bells
The sound of a sheep bell helps you find animals across extensive pastures and uneven terrain. Size and weight must suit the animal. We also offer matching leather straps for sheep.
Goat bells
The sound of a goat bell helps you locate animals on the pasture and in open terrain. Small, lightweight designs are suitable for goats. We also offer matching leather straps for goats.
Leather bell straps.
For everyday use on livestock or a bell dressed for a special occasion: choose from plain working straps and decorated leather straps.
Pasture straps and working straps
For everyday use on alpine and lowland pastures, we offer plain leather straps for cowbells and steel bells. Our shop has straps for cows, calves, sheep and goats. Choose the appropriate width, leather length and buckle.
Decorated straps
Carved straps with alpine or floral motifs and traditional fringed straps adorn cowbells and steel bells for alpine cattle drives and livestock shows. As gift straps, they complement a bell for a wedding, birthday or honorary award. Explore our decorated straps and choose your preferred motif. Personal inscriptions are available on the buckle or carved into the leather strap. Enquire about a personal inscription ↗
Replacing an existing strap? Our guide shows you how to measure correctly and attach the new strap.
Prices & ordering.
How much does a Berger bronze bell cost?
A Berger bronze bell No. 11 with a strap is available from approximately CHF 120.00. Larger sizes and more elaborate designs can cost considerably more.
What is the occasion, and roughly how much would you like to spend? Let us know your approximate budget. We will advise you on a suitable combination of bell and strap.
Please also contact us directly for the price of a break-resistant bell.
Prices for steel bells and straps
You can find the available designs and prices in our online shop, where you can order steel bells and leather straps.
Guides to help you choose.
Compare bronze bells and steel bells by their construction and sound. Our measurement and care guide helps you choose a suitable strap.
Cast bell or steel bell?
Learn how bronze bells, hand-forged steel bells and machine-made models differ. Three original recordings give you a first impression of their sound.
Bell size and strap measurements
Learn how to measure your bell’s attachment and an existing strap. You will also find advice on caring for your bell and leather.
Personal advice in Bärau.
Visit our factory shop in the Emmental or tell us what you are looking for through our contact form. Kerstin Milde and Roger Kern will be happy to help.
+41 34 408 38 38
info@glocken.ch
Glockengiesserei Berger GmbH
Bäraustrasse 8 · CH-3552 Bärau