Berger bronze bells
from the Emmental.
Genuine Swiss cowbells from our own foundry in Bärau: since 1730, Berger bells have stood for traditional bell-making in the Emmental. Our bronze bells accompany herds on alpine and lowland pastures and make distinctive gifts.
We offer personal advice on choosing your bell and leather strap. Our range also includes break-resistant bells and pressed and hand-forged steel bells.
Our own bronze foundry in the Emmental
Tradition since 1730
Factory shop in Bärau
The right bell.
For your occasion.
Our own bronze bells are at the heart of our range, complemented by matching leather straps, break-resistant bells and selected steel bells.
Berger bronze bells
Our bronze bells are cast in sand moulds in Bärau and finished by hand. A new mould is made for every bell. Bronze becomes a piece of Swiss craftsmanship with a sound of its own – for your herd, your occasion or as an honorary gift.
Break-resistant bells
We offer particularly robust bells for livestock. We will be happy to advise you on a suitable size and design for your herd.
Treicheln, Schellen and Plumpen
Discover hand-forged and machine-made steel bells for grazing, alpine cattle drives and traditional celebrations. You can find the available models in our online shop.
Leather bell straps
Plain or carved by hand: a matching leather strap completes your cowbell or steel bell. Our team can advise you on suitable straps and the available designs.
Since 1730.
Cast with experience.
At the Berger foundry in Bärau in the Emmental, we combine traditional casting knowledge with careful handwork. From preparing the sand mould to casting and finishing, every bronze bell takes time and experience.
Discover how Berger bells are made and meet the people behind them.
A gift
with a lasting ring.
A Berger bronze bell makes a gift for a wedding, birthday, retirement or anniversary. Choose a plain or decorated leather strap to go with it.
- Wedding
- Birthday
- Retirement
- Businesses & clubs
We help you choose the size, sound and strap – for a personal present, a corporate or club gift, or an honorary award.
Occasion and use: who is the gift for? Will the bell be kept as a memento or later worn by an animal?
Size, sound and strap: tell us what you have in mind. We can advise you on plain or hand-carved straps. Personal inscriptions are available on the buckle or carved into the leather strap.
Date and budget: your preferred presentation date and an approximate budget help us suggest a suitable combination. At our factory shop, you can choose bells and straps in person.
Listen. Compare.
Find the right bell.
Material, size, sound and strap belong together. Our guides help you make an initial choice.
Cast bell or steel bell?
Compare the construction and sound of bronze bells, hand-forged steel bells and machine-made steel bells.
Choose the right size and strap
What information helps when choosing a bell? How do you measure an existing strap? You will also find advice on caring for your bell and leather.
Your questions.
Our answers.
How do I order a Berger bell?
Contact us directly for bronze bells, break-resistant bells and gift bells. We will discuss a suitable design with you. Steel bells can be ordered from the linked categories in our online shop.
Are the bronze bells made in the Emmental?
Yes. Our Berger bronze bells are made at our foundry in Bärau. We complement our own bells with steel bells from selected makers.
Can I choose a bell in person?
You are welcome at our factory shop in Bärau. Get advice and choose suitable bells and straps in person. Free parking is available on site.
Which bell
is right for you?
Kerstin Milde and Roger Kern will be happy to help – whether you are choosing for your herd, a gift or your club.
Bäraustrasse 8 · CH-3552 Bärau
Factory shop opening hours
Monday–Friday08:00–11:30 and 13:30–17:00
Saturday08:00–11:30
Telephone hours
Monday–Saturday08:00–11:30
Monday, Wednesday, Friday13:30–17:00