Historic attractions
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Basel Region (2) Bernese Oberland (1) Central Switzerland (5) Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein (8) Fribourg Region (1)
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Graubünden (7) Lake Geneva Region (8) Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura (0)
Schweizer Mittelland (1) Ticino (3) Valais (4) Zurich (Region) (3)
Ardez (Graubünden)
These ruins, the emblem of Ardez, stand on
a rocky outcrop and offer glorious panoramic
views.
Augst BL (Basel Region)
Can there be any more authentic way of
experiencing history than to walk among
2,000-year-old ruins, or to touch an object
once held in Roman hands?
Bad Ragaz - Altes Bad Pfäfers (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The bathing culture of bygone centuries is
brought to life at these old public baths in the
Tamina gorge.
Basel (Basel Region)
The “Pharmacy museum” contains collections
of old pharmaceuticals, pharmacy
furniture, laboratory utensils, ceramics, instruments,
books, art- and craftwork.
Bex (Lake Geneva Region)
On a visit to this fascinating subterranean salt
mine you can discover the varied and spectacular
techniques used to extract “white gold”
from 1684 to the present day.
Brienz (Bernese Oberland)
The Swiss Open-Air Museum at Ballenberg
shows Switzerland as it used to be.
Estavayer-le-Lac (Fribourg Region)
The mighty 14th-century castle bears witness
to the long history of this town, whose rulers
chose a rose as its emblem.
Flüeli-Ranft (Central Switzerland)
Home of the mystic and peacemaker
Nicholas of Flüe (aka “Brother Klaus”).
A place of living history and spirituality.
Gotthardpass (Ticino)
Located on the historic alpine pass road linking
north and south is Switzerland’s highest
museum.
Grosser St-Bernard (Valais)
The Grand St-Bernard pass has always been
a north-south passage for travellers and
goods.
