Switzerland

UNESCO member since 1949

Europe and North America

Group I

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UNESCO in Switzerland

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Lists and designations

World Heritage Sites

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.

Elements incribed on the Intangible heritage list

Safeguarding our living heritage

Country's representation to UNESCO

Permanent Delegation of the Swiss Confederation to UNESCO

Maison de l'UNESCO Bureau M. 4.07 - 4.14 1, rue Miollis Paris Cedex 15 75732 France

Swiss National Commission for UNESCO

Département fédéral des affaires étrangères Division ONU Section UNESCO BERNE 3003 Switzerland