UNESCO World Heritage and Biospheres of Switzerland
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The Albula and Bernina lines are at the core of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. The railway line from Thusis via St. Moritz to Tirano extends over 130 kilometers. The Albula Railway was constructed as a steam-powered mountain railway in 1903.
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.
Bellinzona (Ticino)
Bellinzona enjoys a strategic location at theSouthern foot of the Alps.
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.
Jungfrau-Aletsch (Valais)
The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn Region is nowlabelled World Natural Heritage by UNESCO.
Monte San Giorgio (Ticino)
The Ticinese region of Monte San Giorgio is to be listed as a Unesco world heritage site.
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 CulturalHeritage.
Schüpfheim/LU (Central Switzerland)
Welcome to the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, one of the most beautiful and unique regions of Switzerland.
St.Gallen (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The abbey precinct with its magnificent baroque cathedral is a unique historic site.
Tip 11: Lake Geneva (Lake Geneva Region)
800 hectares of vineyards make Lavaux Switzerland's largest wine-producing area.
And a wonderful area for cycling.
And a wonderful area for cycling.
