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UNESCO World Heritage and Biospheres of Switzerland

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(Valais)
The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn Region is nowlabelled World Natural Heritage by Unesco.
 
(Ticino)
The Ticinese region of Monte San Giorgio is to be listed as a Unesco world heritage site.
 
(Central Switzerland)
Welcome to the Unesco Biosphere Entlebuch, one of the most beautiful and unique regions of Switzerland.
 
(Lake Geneva Region)
800 hectares of vineyards make Lavaux Switzerland's largest wine-producing area.
And a wonderful area for cycling.
An autumnal welcome.
 
(Graubünden)
130 kilometres in one train. The Albula/Bernina railway line forms the heart of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listing and is regarded as one of the world’s most spectacular routes.
Cars of the Rhaetische Bahn near the Morteratsch station of the Bernina Railway
 
(Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The 300 sq. kilometer area around the Piz Sardona shows the geological phenomenon of overlay - older rock strata are to be found above younger ones. They bear witness to the formation of mountains and to plate tectonics.
 
(Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
The watchmaking centres of La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle have been awarded World Heritage status by Unesco in Sevilla. The two neighbouring towns in canton Neuchâtel joined nine other Swiss sites that already benefit from the Unesco label, with the agency committee recognizing the merits of the region's unique architecture.
 
Bellinzona (Ticino)
Bellinzona enjoys a strategic location at the Southern foot of the Alps.
Bellinzona
 
Bern (Schweizer Mittelland)
The capital of Switzerland has many charms.Its quaint old town is framed by the Aare Riverand offers spectacular views of the Alps.
Bern
 
Müstair (Graubünden)
Charles the Great has left his mark on Müstair.Thanks to the Carolingian cloister and the churchwith its well-preserved frescoes,this lovely Alpinesite has been declared part of our World Cultural Heritage.
Müstair