Roman Treasure Found
A Roman estate was discovered in Neftenbach, with a bronze vessel containing 1243 Roman silver coins from 197-265 AD.
Steinmöri · Switzerland ·
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A Roman estate was discovered in Neftenbach, with a bronze vessel containing 1243 Roman silver coins from 197-265 AD.
Steinmöri · Switzerland ·
Archaeological findings in the Chaltbrunnetal and Wachtfelsen areas of Grellingen date back around 12,000 years, including tools and animal remains from the Würm ice age.
Grellingen · Switzerland
A massive treasure of 293 Celtic silver coins was discovered in Füllinsdorf in 2012, making it the largest find of Iron Age precious metal coins in Switzerland.
Füllinsdorf · Switzerland ·
The Roman gold treasure found in Lunnern was hidden by a wealthy Roman family during the 3rd century AD, when the Roman Empire was plagued by power struggles and attacks by Alemannic tribes. The trea…
Lunnern, Reusstal · Switzerland ·
A Roman farm in the Steinmöri area of Neftenbach yielded a treasure trove of 1243 silver coins from the Roman Empire, dating back to 197-265 AD.
Neftenbach · Switzerland ·
The city of Winterthur has a unique tradition of 'Püntenwesen', where the city supports and maintains around 2500 'Pünten' (small gardens or allotments) throughout the city.
Winterthur · Switzerland
In Fehraltorf, a woman's grave from the 6th century was discovered with over 100 glass and amber beads, revealing evidence of overregional trade. The tomb also contained a fibula, a type of brooch, a…
Fehraltorf · Switzerland ·
In the Täuferhöhle cave near Bäretswil, persecuted Anabaptists sought refuge and held secret church services, escaping the harsh punishment of the official church and state.
Täuferhöhle cave · Switzerland ·
In the attic of a gymnasium in Otelfingen, a remarkable model city called 'Furttalstadt' was left to deteriorate for decades. The model, designed by Ernst Egli and other professors from ETH Zurich in…
Otelfingen · Switzerland ·
Archaeologists have discovered stone-age mining traces at Lägern, dating back over 5,000 years, where people extracted flint nodules to create sharp tools and weapons. This rare find provides insight…
Lägern · Switzerland ·
Archaeological excavations in the area of the former Müsegg farmstead in Bülach revealed that the city was inhabited centuries before its official founding, with evidence of settlement dating back to…
Müsegg · Switzerland ·
During excavations, archaeologists discovered evidence of a previously unknown gate opening in the city wall of Bülach, which likely served as a precursor to the later Untertor gate.
Bülach city wall · Switzerland
In the cellar of the primary school in Niederweningen, a makeshift prison was set up in 1850, where locals who committed minor crimes, such as theft or truancy, were locked up. The space was also use…
Niederweningen · Switzerland ·
A nearly complete mammoth skeleton, estimated to be around 34,000 years old, was discovered in Niederweningen in 2003. This remarkable find led to the establishment of the Mammutmuseum in 2005. The s…
Niederweningen · Switzerland ·
At Horgen-Scheller, a remarkable archaeological site, the remains of a ancient settlement from the Neolithic period were discovered, featuring a unique cultural blend of the Pfyner and Horgener cultu…
Horgen-Scheller · Switzerland ·
The Horgen-Scheller site revealed a fascinating sequence of cultural layers, with evidence of repeated flooding, and the discovery of a human jawbone, providing a glimpse into the lives of the ancien…
Horgen-Scheller · Switzerland ·
In the Talacher area, two ancient burials from the Middle La Tène period were discovered, dating back to the 3rd century BC, providing a rare glimpse into the funerary practices of the ancient inhabi…
Talacher · Switzerland ·
In Andelfingen, a surprising discovery was made in 1967, where a layer of Bronze Age ceramic was found, containing a well-preserved gold roll and other artifacts, giving insight into the lives of the…
Andelfingen · Switzerland ·
A mysterious hoard of over 17,000 melted Celtic coins was discovered in the southern Bahnhofstrasse, possibly an ancient water offering.
Bahnhofstrasse · Switzerland ·
A Roman estate with a lord's house and bath was discovered in Uitikon in 2003, dating back to the Roman era.
Uitikon · Switzerland ·
The Bronze Age settlement in Mörigen, discovered in 1843, is one of the richest and most important archaeological sites on the shores of Lake Biel, with over 1400 bronze artifacts found, including ex…
Mörigen · Switzerland ·
The archaeological site in Mörigen has been largely eroded, with the entire site now underwater, but not before yielding a significant number of bronze artifacts, including swords, tools, and jewelry…
Mörigen · Switzerland
A 3,500-year-old archaeological discovery was made in the Main de Prêles area, significant for its age and historical importance.
Main de Prêles · Switzerland
A Roman villa once stood where the Meikirch church is now, and its remarkably well-preserved wall paintings were discovered during excavations between 1977 and 2001.
Meikirch · Switzerland ·
At Moosbühl I, a massive archaeological site near Moosseedorf, over 70,000 stone artifacts from the Magdalénien culture were discovered, including a 2.2 cm tall abstract female figurine made of gagat…
Moosbühl I · Switzerland ·
A Bronze Age grave was discovered in Moosseedorf, containing two needles, two armlets, and a bronze spiral, dating back to around 1300 BC.
Moosseedorf · Switzerland ·
In the 3rd century AD, during a time of turmoil in the Roman Empire, wealthy families in the Reusstal region, including those in Lunnern, hid their valuable family treasures to protect them from inva…
Lunnern · Switzerland ·
The Pflugstein, a massive boulder, was left behind by the Linth-Rhein glacier around 15,000 years ago and was nearly blown up in 1939, but was saved by the president of the local community organizati…
Herrliberg · Switzerland ·
A 3,500-year-old artifact was discovered in Prêles, a municipality in the Plateau de Diesse region.
Prêles · Switzerland
The Schlössli, a small castle, was built in 1729 by Hans Rudolf von Diesbach and later expanded by August von Bonstetten in 1844, featuring a unique cabinet and turret clock.
Sinneringen · Switzerland ·
The Ländtetor, a medieval gate, is the only remaining part of the former Nydegg fortification and was once the only direct access to the lower town. It was walled up in 1873 and rediscovered in 1959.
Ländtetor · Switzerland ·
The Abbey of Einsiedeln is a unique example of a double monastery, where the Benedictine abbey is connected to the Benedictine nunnery of Fahr near Zurich. This rare arrangement has been in place sin…
Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln · Switzerland ·
A medieval manuscript, the Hornbacher Sakramentar, created around 983 in the Reichenau monastery, is part of the cathedral's treasure collection.
St. Ursenkathedrale · Switzerland ·
Lausanne Cathedral has been home to a watchman in its belfry since 1405, who traditionally alerts the city to potential dangers and announces the time. By 2021, the first female watchman was official…
Lausanne Cathedral · Switzerland ·
Chamoson is home to the largest book village in Switzerland, where numerous antique shops and bookstores have settled in the village of Saint-Pierre-de-Clages.
Saint-Pierre-de-Clages · Switzerland
The Burg Friedberg, a medieval castle in Meilen, was abandoned and later used as a garbage dump. During excavations between 1990 and 2000, various artifacts such as shoe tips and everyday objects wer…
Meilen · Switzerland ·
Tolhusen, part of the Elsau municipality, has revealed traces of a Roman estate through archaeological findings, showcasing the region's rich history.
Tolhusen · Switzerland
A Roman estate was discovered in Mettmenstetten through aerial photographs in 1997, revealing a hidden piece of history.
Mettmenstetten · Switzerland ·
In the village of Maur, a unique fishing device called a 'Korbreuse' was discovered, dating back to the Neolithic period around 2750-2500 BC. This ancient fishing basket is remarkably well-preserved…
Maur · Switzerland ·
A treasure trove of gold jewelry from the 3rd century AD was discovered in Lunnern, which is now housed in the Landesmuseum Zürich.
Lunnern · Switzerland ·
The Chessiloch area in Grellingen is home to the unique Wappenfelsen, a collection of painted coats of arms on rocks, created by soldiers during World War I.
Grellingen · Switzerland ·
The village of Zwingen was once a major hub for the Jewish community, with a Jewish cemetery, known as the Judenacker, serving as a burial ground from 1573 to 1673.
Zwingen · Switzerland ·
The village of Therwil was once part of the Raurachische Republik, a short-lived republic that existed from 1792 to 1793.
Therwil · Switzerland ·
In Liesberg, you can find fossils of sea monsters that lived 160 million years ago, during the time of the Jurassic Sea. These fossils, including ammonites and ancient plants, can be found in the for…
Liesberg · Switzerland ·
The former psychiatric clinic in Hölstein, built in the 1950s, was abandoned for 30 years before being repurposed as a center for lifestyle, circular economy projects, cultural events, and future res…
Hölstein · Switzerland ·
An 80-meter long tunnel, part of a failed railway project, still exists in Reigoldswil, a reminder of the village's ambitious but unsuccessful attempt to connect to the national rail network.
Reigoldswil · Switzerland ·
The village of Merishausen was once a major departure point for emigrants, with 54 people leaving for Pennsylvania and Carolina between 1738 and 1751, and over 300 more following in the years 1842 to…
Merishausen · Switzerland ·
The Kesslerloch cave near Thayngen was inhabited by Stone Age reindeer hunters over 10,000 years ago, making it one of the most significant archaeological sites in Switzerland.
Kesslerloch cave · Switzerland
The Pfahlbausiedlung Weier, a prehistoric pile dwelling site near Thayngen, was discovered in 1914 and features exceptionally well-preserved remains of houses from the Pfyn culture.
Pfahlbausiedlung Weier · Switzerland ·
A mysterious collector in Zurich hid 15,000 gold and silver coins, including 500 European gold coins, in his garden to protect them from the Nazis, but he suffered a stroke before he could reveal the…
Zurich · Zurich ·
The Ackersteinstrasse is named after a large, red boulder used as building material for a 17th-century house, the Haus zum Rothen Ackerstein.
Ackersteinstrasse · Zurich ·
Emil Oprecht, a book publisher, turned his home into a secret haven for exiled writers during World War II, publishing banned works by notable authors. His house became a hub for intellectual refugee…
Emil-Oprecht-Platz · Zurich ·
The Mühlebachstrasse was once a canal that supplied water to the Mühle Stadelhofen, a mill that operated from the 13th century until 1862. The canal was later covered and the area was developed into…
Mühlebachstrasse · Zurich ·
The Sihlhölzli, a wooded island in the Sihl river, was once a popular spot for nature walks and featured a park with exotic tree species. However, the island ceased to exist after the river's course…
Sihlhölzli · Zurich ·
The Waisenhausstrasse is named after an old orphanage that once stood nearby, which was later converted into the city's administrative building and police headquarters. The orphanage was in operation…
Waisenhausstrasse · Zurich ·
At Bürkliplatz, a unique find of 18,000 coins, known as Potin lumps, was discovered in 1890, weighing up to 59.2 kilograms, and is believed to have been used for cultic offerings.
Bürkliplatz · Zurich ·
A secret moonshine distillery was discovered at Brandschenkestrasse 14 in 1936.
Brandschenkestrasse · Zurich ·
At the Fischerweg, a unique sound installation allows visitors to hear the ultrasonic calls of bats flying by, making the invisible world of these nocturnal creatures audible to humans.
Fischerweg · Zurich ·
A secret tunnel under Marktgasse, built in 1952, connected two hotel buildings and was used for deliveries and as an escape route for staff and performers, including possibly romantic trysts.
Marktgasse · Zurich ·
The Fütschi family, who gave their name to the Füchingasse, disappeared from records between 1320 and 1957, leaving behind only a mention of 'Hartmanns seligen Fütschins hus' in the tax books.
Torgasse · Zurich ·
The Schirmerturm, built in 1420, is one of the oldest towers in Lucerne and has a fascinating history. It was once used as a prison and even had a secret underground tunnel leading to the nearby rive…
Schirmerturm · Lucerne ·
The Schöllenen Gorge, a narrow and deep gorge, was impassable until the 1230s, separating Urseren from Uri. This natural barrier was only overcome with the construction of the legendary Devil's Bridg…
Schöllenen Gorge · Lucerne ·
The Kapellbrücke, a historic bridge in Lucerne, is adorned with over 100 paintings inside its roof. These paintings date back to the 17th century and depict various scenes from Swiss history and myth…
Kapellbrücke · Lucerne ·
A mysterious wedding couple's engraved watch was found in a river in Zell, and the police are searching for the owners.
Zell · Lucerne ·
The Irabach stream, which once flowed through the city center, was covered up in 1880 and now runs underground, having caused flooding in the past, including a notable incident in 1904 that submerged…
St. Gallen · St. Gallen ·
The Mühleggbahn funicular has a remarkable feature - it is almost entirely hidden in a tunnel, with 287 meters of its 323-meter track being underground, making it a unique and fascinating mode of tra…
Mühleggbahn · St. Gallen
A bearded vulture chick has successfully flown out of its natural nest in the Taminatal, marking the first time in over a decade that a wild bearded vulture has been born in the canton of St. Gallen.
Taminatal · St. Gallen ·
The Schweizersbild rock shelter, now located in a residential area, was the site of a Paleolithic habitation, with several artifacts unearthed during archaeological excavations.
Schweizersbild · Schaffhausen
A 4-6 meter deep and 6 meter wide karst cave, about 50 million years old, is hidden behind the Rhine Falls and was last visible in 1921 due to low water levels.
Rhine Falls · Schaffhausen ·
A 3.5-tonne granite boulder marks the geographic center of the canton of Schaffhausen, located in a field in the Eschheimertal valley.
Geographic center of Schaffhausen · Schaffhausen ·
Underneath the Bärenloch, the Untere Mühlbach stream flows secretly into the old town, a hidden waterway that has been concealed for centuries. This hidden feature adds to the area's mystique and cha…
Untere Mühlbach · Chur
The Bärenloch in Chur's old town is one of the oldest and most mysterious places in the city, with its origins and name shrouded in mystery. The narrow, winding passageways and hidden courtyards are…
Bärenloch · Chur
The Basler Fasnacht, a 3-day carnival, was officially banned in 1529 after Basel declared itself a reformed city, but the tradition continued in secret, with participants using disguises and coded ga…
Basel · Liestal ·
The Dolmen of Aesch is a ancient tomb that was discovered in 1907 and is believed to be around 4400 years old. It is a communal grave that contains the remains of 14 children and 33 adults. The tomb…
Aesch · Liestal ·
Beneath the city streets, two hidden rivers, the Louve and the Flon, flow secretly, with a porthole in the La Riponne car park offering a glimpse into the tunnel where the Louve river flows.
La Riponne car park · Lausanne
The abandoned Sanatorio del Gottardo in Quinto, near Bellinzona, is being auctioned off for 2.4 million Swiss francs after standing empty for over 60 years.
Sanatorio del Gottardo · Bellinzona
The Abbey of Einsiedeln is a unique example of a double monastery, where the Benedictine abbey is connected to the Benedictine nunnery of Fahr near Zurich. This rare arrangement has been in place sin…
Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln · Einsiedeln ·
In 1976, divers discovered oak bridge abutments in the old course of the Aare river, which dated back to the Roman era and indicated the presence of a bridge crossing the river before the city's foun…
Aare river · Aarau ·
Solothurn's Eschikofen is home to a remarkable treasure trove of over 700 Brakteaten coins, discovered in 1911 on a steep slope.
Eschikofen · Solothurn ·
A secret bar called Le Bar Clandestin was discovered behind the Bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, built into the rock face.
Bar Le Constellation · Glarus ·
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