The UNESCO World Heritage properties in Switzerland open their doors and invite you into the world of our Heritage with unique experiences!
Would you like to learn more about UNESCO World Heritage in Switzerland? Follow in the footsteps of our Heritage on the weekend of 14th and 15th June 2025! The World Heritage Days offer unique insights into the diverse natural and cultural treasures of Switzerland and allow views that are otherwise often closed to visitors.
📍 Port of Saint-Blaise
🔎 On the water like the pile dwellers in a dugout canoe
🕘 From 10:00 am: dugout canoe training | 2:00 pm dugout canoe race
From 10 am: training of the teams on the dugout canoes.
From 2 pm: international regattas with commentary, with the public invited to watch from the shore.
There is also plenty to discover at the adventure stands on the harbour of Saint-Blaise: learn more about the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the pile dwellings and marvel at archaeological finds.
📍 Port of Saint-Blaise & Laténium Archaeological Museum in Hauteirve
🔎 Immerse yourself in the life of the pile dwellers
🕘 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
On Sunday, the focus is on discovery and hands-on activities: try out historical means of transport such as dug-out canoes, kayaks and paddles, explore the archaeological traces around the port of Saint-Blaise with experts and take an exclusive look at the Laténium depot. Creative minds can design their own ‘menhir’ in the workshop - an experience for the whole family!
Programme
Port of Saint-Blaise
📌 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Canoes, kayaks and paddles to try out
📌 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Experience and information stands
Laténium
📌 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Free admission to the Laténium
📌 10:30 am: Archaeological walk with Marc-Antoine Kaeser from the port of Saint-Blaise to the Laténium
📌 All day: Visit to the depot
📌 1:30 pm: Guided depot tour with Sonia Wüthrich
📌 2:00-4:30 pm: Creative workshop "Menhir" (from 8 years)
The number of places for the guided tours and the creative workshop is limited. More information and registration at www.latenium.ch/agenda.