Historic attractions
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Guarda (Graubünden)
This village of sgraffito-decorated houses in
the Engadine/Scuol holiday region enjoys
national protection.
Kyburg (Zurich (Region))
This international award-winning museum
offers a rich variety of insights into castle life
over the last 800 years.
Lausanne (Lake Geneva Region)
Since its opening in 1984, the Fondation de
l’Hermitage has staged two large temporary
exhibitions of fi ne art every year, with an
emphasis on the modern.
Lavin (Graubünden)
The choir walls of this church, built in 1480,
are covered by a cycle of wall paintings –
now fully restored.
Leuk (Valais)
The Romans called it Leuca Fortis – “strong
Leuk” – and until the 19th century this was
one of the ecclesiastical and cultural centres
of the Valais.
Montagnola (Ticino)
On the trail of the writer Hermann Hesse, in
the intimate setting of the Nobel prize winner’s
possessions and works.
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.
Nendaz (Valais)
The region around Nendaz has managed to
preserve its traditional heritage while also offering
guests all modern holiday facilities.
Orbe (Lake Geneva Region)
The most beautiful Roman mosaics north of
the Alps lie within a walled Gallo-Roman
town measuring 400m x 400m.
Payerne (Lake Geneva Region)
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.
