Nature in Switzerland.
11 October 2021
The Fen (l’Étang) des Royes and the quarry (Carrière) des Royes are two remarkable places in the Franches-Montagnes (Canton of Jura). The quarry for the extraction of marlstone owes its existence to the collision of the continental plates of Africa and Europe 230 million years ago. The result was the Alps and the Jura, surrounded … Read more » “L’Etang des Royes”
5 October 2021
The Thal Nature Park (canton of Solothurn) is characterised by its special geographical location. The park (139.39 km2) is characterised encompasses deep-cut valleys, the north-facing face of the Weissenstein and the hills of the second and third Jura chains. The large forest areas, especially on the northern side of the first Jura chain, are also … Read more » “The Thal Nature Park”
21 September 2021
The nature reserve Ermatingen Becken, located in the Ermatingen basin on the Untersee (Canton Thurgau), is one of the most important habitats for waterbirds in Central Europe. The reserve forms an ecological unit with the Wollmatinger Ried-Untersee-Gnadensee area on the German side. It provides breeding, resting and foraging areas for more than 50 species of … Read more » “Nature Reserve Ermatingen Becken”
20 September 2021
The nature reserve is on the right side of the Ergolz River estuary in Kaiseraugst. A factory stood in this area from 1843 to 1909. The factory was demolished in 1909 because it was located in the newly built Augst-Wyhlen hydroelectric power plant reservoir. This lake was subsequently filled by the power station with river … Read more » “Ergolz nature reserve”
16 September 2021
Who does not know them? Finn, Björk and Ursina, the three bears in Bern’s Bärenpark. In the middle of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, they inhabit the park on 5 000 square metres. Ursina (2009) is the daughter of Finn and Björk. The Bear Park is part of the Dählölzli-Zoo and the Dählölzli animal … Read more » “The Bears of Bern”
9 September 2021
The ponds in Seeburg Park are an area of national importance. Smaller and larger animals feel at home here. The landscape also provides a habitat for birds. Rare and endangered species are kept in the zoo. The park is also home to wild animals. The Wollschein Island serves as a resting place and habitat for water … Read more » “Seeburgpark Kreuzlingen”
3 September 2021
In 1850, the Swiss mountain people could hardly believe their eyes and ears. British tourists sought well-paid guides and porters to go beyond the tree line. Life in the mountains was hard. In the spring, they went up high into the mountains to graze the cattle at high altitudes. No one thought of going any further. … Read more » “The Alps, the Swiss and the Britons”
31 August 2021
The gardens of Vullierens Castle (Canton of Vaud) are unique in Switzerland. With views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, the castle is set within a park of over 30 hectares. The castle originated in the thirteenth century and underwent reconstruction in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, adopting its current architectural style. Initially dedicated to … Read more » “The Gardens of Vullierens Castle”
25 August 2021
Historically, today’s Switzerland has slowly developed from centuries-old alliances. The federal charter (der Bundesbrief) of 1291 is not the founding document, but it regulated peace and other matters between the participating cities of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden. The Cradle of Switzerland tells this founding story of the Confederation. The Cradle of Switzerland (die Wiege der … Read more » “The Cradle of Switzerland”
23 August 2021
Toggenburg (canton of Sankt Gallen) is a mosaic of hills, peaks, plains and valleys. The views are magnificent, the long-distance hiking trails adventurous, and the themed routes are diverse. At 2502 metres, the Säntis is the highest point in the Lake Constance region. Alp Gamplüt lies on the sunny side of the upper Toggenburg, opposite … Read more » “Toggenburg”
