This section gives a brief description of projects in the field of culture and history.
14 February 2022
The aim of the Foundation (Fondation suisse pour la protection et l’aménagement du paysage/stiftung Landschaftsschutz Schweiz) is to conserve, maintain and recognise valuable landscape in Switzerland. It pursues this goal by preserving, promoting and restoring the natural and cultural values of the landscape.
14 February 2022
Pro Natura is Switzerland’s oldest nature conservation organisation. One of the pioneering achievements of the organisation, founded in 1909, was the creation of the Swiss National Park. Pro Natura oversees about 700 Swiss nature reserves and manages a dozen nature centres. At a national level, Pro Natura acts as a central organisation but is present in … Read more » “Pro Natura”
14 February 2022
Discover.swiss consists of two legal organizations, an Association and a Cooperation (Genossenschaft). The purpose of the Association (Verein) is to promote cooperation between the various providers of tourist services with and through the use of modern technologies. In particular, it promotes the digital development and transfer of and between tourism service providers. The Association is … Read more » “Discover.swiss”
14 February 2022
Pro Evologia in Cernier (Canton of Neuchâtel) hosts various cultural activities on an area of 21 hectares. It houses a centre of knowledge on nature and the earth, gardens, the Parc des Paillotes, sleeping facilities, the rabbit hill, horses, an apiary, a cheese dairy, as well as various associations and other socio-professional reintegration projects. It … Read more » “Pro Evologia”
14 February 2022
The National Association of Swiss Castles represents the cultural, political and commercial interests at home and abroad of around twenty castles across nine cantons in the inguistic regions. The association offers guided tours and productions, always at the location itself. Among the enlisted castles are: de Gruyères, Jegenstorf, Wildegg, Hallwyl, Wildegg, Habsburg,Waldegg, Thun, Spiez, Bellinzona, … Read more » “The National Association of Swiss Castles”
14 February 2022
From the first half of the 19th century, mineral-rich water sources were exploited on the banks of the Inn and Limmat rivers in Ftan, Sent, Tarasp, Scuol and Baden. It was an important tourist development until the Second World War. Afterwards, however, this industry fell into decline. However, the structures, knowledge and buildings remained. The … Read more » “Association Pro Büvetta”
14 February 2022
The Vitra Design Museum numbers among the world’s leading museums of design. It is dedicated to the research and presentation of design, past and present, and examines design’s relationship to architecture, art and everyday culture. In the main museum building, the museum annually mounts two major temporary exhibitions. The Vitra Schaudepot presents approximately 400 key … Read more » “The Vitra Design Museum”
14 February 2022
The Origen Foundation (Nova Fundaziun Origen) was established in December 2007 in the small Romansh village of Riom in the Canton of Graubünden (Les Grisons). The foundation supports the Romansh culture, theatre, language and architecture and initiates projects, such as the Julierturm (Julier Tower), the renovation of the Post Hotel and the White Villa (Die … Read more » “The Origen Foundation”
14 February 2022
The Association (L’ Association culturelle pour le voyage en Suisse) promotes research and projects related to the history of travel in Switzerland and the Alps. The mission is to foster dialogue between academic scholars and society. The association has created a traveling exhibition, produces an annual bulletin, and regularly organizes guided cultural tours and excursions. It … Read more » “The Association for the Study of Travel in Switzerland”
8 February 2022
The Association (Walservereinigung Graubünden) was founded in 1960. Its main objectives are the preservation and promotion of the Walser and Alpine culture, the preservation of the Walser dialects and literature, support, scientific research and the organisation of events on language, history and folklore and support for the preservation of cultural life in the village community. … Read more » “Walser Association Graubünden”
