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World Heritage Experience Switzerland

Swiss UNESCO World Heritage sites at a glance

World class treasures in Switzerland

Switzerland brings together cultural and natural assets that are so unique that they have been protected by UNESCO. Be it the Old City of Bern, the Vineyard Terraces of Lavaux, the Aletsch Glacier or Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes – each of these sites tells its own story and makes Switzerland a country full of wonders of the world. Together with other partners, the World Heritage Experience Switzerland initiative shows just how diverse and tangible these cultural treasures are. Discover Switzerland’s many cultural treasures on the World Heritage Experience Switzerland site: www.unsererbe.ch

Aerial view of a spectacular railway line winding its way through a wooded valley in elegant bends and tunnels.

Guardians of Peace

Some things are so precious that the whole of humanity must watch over them: unique cities, landscapes, cultural assets – and peace. “Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed.” – Guiding principle of UNESCO since 1945.

Switzerland is contributing to this with its UNESCO World Heritage sites: from the Old City of Bern through the Aletsch Glacier to Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes. Each of these World Heritage sites is a world-class treasure – and an invitation to discover and preserve it.

Your contact to World Heritage Experience Switzerland

World Heritage Experience Switzerland connects the Swiss World Heritage sites and brings their uniqueness to life. Whether culture or nature – here you will find comprehensive information, partnerships and offers relating to Switzerland’s World Heritage sites. Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any questions or are interested in partnerships

World Heritage Experience Switzerland

World Heritage Experience Switzerland

Spitalgasse 4, CH-3011 Bern

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Your contact to the Swiss UNESCO Commission

The Swiss UNESCO Commission represents Switzerland within UNESCO and supports the implementation of its objectives – from the protection of world heritage to the promotion of education, science and culture. Please contact the office directly for further information or in the case of specific concerns.

Swiss UNESCO Commission

c/o FDFA, UNESCO Section

Bundesgasse 28, 3003 Bern

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm