Historic buildings

These ruins, the emblem of Ardez, stand on a rocky outcrop and offer glorious panoramic views.

The mighty 14th-century castle bears witness to the long history of this town, whose rulers chose a rose as its emblem.

Collection of weapons and armour, vintage car museum, parapet walk, torture chamber and dungeons.

This international award-winning museum offers a rich variety of insights into castle life over the last 800 years.

The choir walls of this church, built in 1480, are covered by a cycle of wall paintings – now fully restored.

The most-visited historic building in Switzerland is the thrilling culmination of centuries of human labour.

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.

The 11th-century abbey church of Payerne is one of the most important Romanesque churches in Switzerland, with its harmonious spaces, delicate stonework and fine murals.

The Château de Prangins was built in the 18th century by Louis Guiguer, a Swiss banker living in Paris, and has hosted illustrious guests from Voltaire to Joseph Bonaparte.

The restored abbey church of the former Cluniac priory: a place of peace in a lush green setting.

This magnificent castle with its glorious grounds enjoys a superb location high above Lake Constance.

The impressive castle at Sargans, with its fascinating museum and fine restaurant, brings the Middle Ages vividly to life.

The castle at Tarasp, built in 1040, is the symbol of the Lower Engadine, looking out over the valley.

Ittingen Charterhouse, a former Carthusian monastery with more than 850 years of history, is one of the most important cultural sites in the region.

Located in the heart of Zürich, the Swiss National Museum houses Switzerland’s largest collection on cultural history. The over 100-year-old building is reminiscent of a fairytale castle. On 1st August 2009, two new permanent exhibitions opened. Entitled “History of Switzerland” and “Collections Gallery,” they will offer a fascinating insight into Swiss history from its origins to the 20th century.