Swiss Cultural Heritage Overview

We preserve, document and promote Switzerland’s rich cultural legacy — from traditional craftsmanship to intangible heritage and contemporary arts.

A modern building facade featuring large glass panels and a brightly illuminated interior. The word 'Zürich' is displayed prominently across the glass. The interior appears minimalist and well-lit, with visible structural elements and reflections on the glass surface.
A modern building facade featuring large glass panels and a brightly illuminated interior. The word 'Zürich' is displayed prominently across the glass. The interior appears minimalist and well-lit, with visible structural elements and reflections on the glass surface.
An airplane wing with a red and white Swiss flag emblem is visible against a vast, clear blue sky. Below, an impressive expanse of snow-covered mountains stretches out, offering a stunning aerial view of the landscape.
An airplane wing with a red and white Swiss flag emblem is visible against a vast, clear blue sky. Below, an impressive expanse of snow-covered mountains stretches out, offering a stunning aerial view of the landscape.
An airplane bearing the 'SWISS' logo is taxiing on a runway with green fields and hills in the background. The aircraft is predominantly white with a red tail fin featuring a white cross. The sky is clear and blue with a few scattered clouds.
An airplane bearing the 'SWISS' logo is taxiing on a runway with green fields and hills in the background. The aircraft is predominantly white with a red tail fin featuring a white cross. The sky is clear and blue with a few scattered clouds.
A historic cityscape featuring a tall, ornate church tower rising above rows of traditional European houses with sloped roofs. Swiss flags hang along the narrow street, and trees and hills can be seen in the distance under an overcast sky.
A historic cityscape featuring a tall, ornate church tower rising above rows of traditional European houses with sloped roofs. Swiss flags hang along the narrow street, and trees and hills can be seen in the distance under an overcast sky.
A scenic riverside view featuring historic European buildings with ornate facades, a Swiss flag on a rooftop, and a spire in the background. The foreground includes a vibrant display of red and pink flowers along a wooden walkway. A blue sky and calm, reflective water add to the tranquil setting.
A scenic riverside view featuring historic European buildings with ornate facades, a Swiss flag on a rooftop, and a spire in the background. The foreground includes a vibrant display of red and pink flowers along a wooden walkway. A blue sky and calm, reflective water add to the tranquil setting.
A bright yellow rectangular box with embossed lettering that reads 'MISS SWISS' is placed on a light wooden surface. Surrounding the box are large, vibrant green leaves and two reddish-orange tropical flowers, creating a fresh and lively aesthetic.
A bright yellow rectangular box with embossed lettering that reads 'MISS SWISS' is placed on a light wooden surface. Surrounding the box are large, vibrant green leaves and two reddish-orange tropical flowers, creating a fresh and lively aesthetic.

Swiss Cultural Heritage Programs

Switzerland’s cultural heritage spans centuries of tradition, language, craftsmanship, and innovation. The Swiss Culture Office works to preserve, document and promote this legacy through strategic programs in cooperation with cantonal and federal partners.

An empty, narrow cobblestone street at night surrounded by tall buildings with illuminated windows. A Swiss flag is hanging on the left side, and there are visible shop displays with warm lighting.
An empty, narrow cobblestone street at night surrounded by tall buildings with illuminated windows. A Swiss flag is hanging on the left side, and there are visible shop displays with warm lighting.

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