Switzerland celebrates the World Heritage Days with a weekend of culture, nature, history, activities, and special events that invite the public to get to know and appreciate some of the country's 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites. These sites bear witness to the history of the Earth or embody Switzerland, its traditions and its duty to protect the environment and the past.
The World Heritage Days invite the population to become aware of Switzerland's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty with special programs at at 10 of the 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout the country. They include the fortress of Bellinzona; the cities of La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle, famous for watchmaking and town planning; the Old Town of Bern; prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps; the Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina area; the Swiss Tectonic Area Sardona; the Jungfrau-Aletsch glacier; the abbey of St. Gallen; the Benedictine Convent of St. John in Müstair; and Monte San Giorgio in Ticino. The offer ranges from the fascinating underground tour of the St. Gallen Abbey district to the unique urban ensemble of La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle. Most activities are free of charge and aimed at people of all ages, ideal for families, history buffs and the curious. Visitors can expect a wide range of activities, including exclusive guided tours, interactive workshops and cultural performances, all aimed at deepening understanding and appreciation of World Heritage in Switzerland
For more information on the various programs, check their website.

Website
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