Always private
DuckDuckGo never tracks your searches.
Learn More
You can hide this reminder in Search Settings
All regions
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium (fr)
Belgium (nl)
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada (en)
Canada (fr)
Catalonia
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India (en)
Indonesia (en)
Ireland
Israel (en)
Italy
Japan
Korea
Latvia
Lithuania
Malaysia (en)
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan (en)
Peru
Philippines (en)
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain (ca)
Spain (es)
Sweden
Switzerland (de)
Switzerland (fr)
Taiwan
Thailand (en)
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
US (English)
US (Spanish)
Vietnam (en)
Safe search: moderate
Strict
Moderate
Off
Any time
Any time
Past day
Past week
Past month
Past year
  1. Only showing results from www.myswitzerland.com

    Clear filter to show all search results

  2. myswitzerland.com

    In 1798, French troops invaded Switzerland and created the centralised Helvetic Republic. For the first time in its history, Switzerland was forced to abandon its neutrality and to provide troops for France. After the Sonderbund War, the foundations for the modern Switzerland were finally laid down with the adoption of the Constitution of 1848.
    • Thirty Years' War and Independence

      The Thirty Years' War The Thirty Years' War was both a religious as well as a territorial conflict. The alliances did not remain stable throughout the war, but in essence one could say that it was a war between the Holy Roman Empire and its Catholic allies on the one hand, and the other European powers on the other. In the 17th century, the Holy Roman Empire was ruled by the Habsburgs, who ...

    • About Switzerland

      History of Switzerland. Much of the territory covered by present-day Switzerland is mountainous. For this reason, the Alpine passes have played a significant role in the development of the country, as have the powers that sought to control these important communication and trade routes. Show all Common.Of History of Switzerland

    • Facts about Switzerland

      Switzerland has an area of 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 square miles). The productive area - that is, the area without the lakes, rivers, unproductive vegetation and no vegetation at all - covers 30,753 square km (11,870 square miles).

    • General Facts

      Geographic location, history, mentality and customs, languages, regions of Switzerland, Swiss cities, climate in Switzerland

  3. myswitzerland.com

    Switzerland also joined the Council of Europe as a full member in 1963. In 1996 it joined the "Partnership for Peace" established by NATO after the collapse of communism. Although Geneva houses the European headquarters of the United Nations (UNO) and Switzerland has long belonged to many UN agencies, it was not until 2002 that Switzerland ...
  4. myswitzerland.com

    Here are some interesting facts that may make you think of Switzerland in a different way. Swiss wine - too good to export. Lavaux, vineyard terraces Scroll Wine in Switzerland is so good that the Swiss prefer to drink it themselves. ... Geographic location, history, mentality and customs, languages, regions of Switzerland, Swiss cities ...
  5. myswitzerland.com

    The Thirty Years' War The Thirty Years' War was both a religious as well as a territorial conflict. The alliances did not remain stable throughout the war, but in essence one could say that it was a war between the Holy Roman Empire and its Catholic allies on the one hand, and the other European powers on the other. In the 17th century, the Holy Roman Empire was ruled by the Habsburgs, who ...
  6. myswitzerland.com

    History of Switzerland. Much of the territory covered by present-day Switzerland is mountainous. For this reason, the Alpine passes have played a significant role in the development of the country, as have the powers that sought to control these important communication and trade routes. Show all Common.Of History of Switzerland
  7. myswitzerland.com

    St.Gallen's history, the splendour of its abbey and the monuments that testify to civic pride and a prosperous economy in the Middle Ages, are evident at every turn in St.Gallen. The abbey district with its magnificent baroque cathedral forms a unique historical ensemble, which was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1983.
  8. myswitzerland.com

    Switzerland has an area of 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 square miles). The productive area - that is, the area without the lakes, rivers, unproductive vegetation and no vegetation at all - covers 30,753 square km (11,870 square miles).
  9. myswitzerland.com

    After Napoleon, Switzerland once more became a confederation in which the cantons again had greater autonomy. However, tensions between the conservatives and progressives steadily increased, culminating in the Sonderbund War.
  10. myswitzerland.com

    Switzerland is home to a variety of unique castles and fortresses. The "Association of Swiss Castles" provides an overview of the various options available to tourists, sets quality standards and offers national and international guests a reliable guide to castle experiences throughout Switzerland. Learn more about: Association of Swiss Castles
  11. myswitzerland.com

    May 15, 2024The 1,000-m2 Swiss history exhibition depicts how Switzerland came to be over a period of 550 years. The tour through the centuries begins in the late Middle Ages and ends with the challenges facing democratic institutions in the present. The exhibition illustrates the journey from a confederation of states to a federal state as a struggle for ...

    Can’t find what you’re looking for?

    Help us improve DuckDuckGo searches with your feedback

Custom date rangeX