Local history in Switzerland.
10 October 2020
The history of Murten dates back to Celtic times. The name is deducted from the Celtic language. The word Mori-dûnum means fort at the lake. The settlement was part of the Burgundian Kingdom until 1032. The Dukes of Zähringen came into control after the dissolution of this kingdom in 1032. The Dukes granted the town … Read more » “The City of Murten”
20 September 2020
The castles of Colombier and Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel are a reminder of ancient (Roman and medieval) times. The castle of Colombier The medieval castle of Colombier was built on the fundaments of a Roman villa from the first century AD. The estate of around 500 m2 was situated on the crossroads of … Read more » “The Castles of Colombier and Boudry”
20 September 2020
Cressier is a village of around 1 900 inhabitants between the lakes of Neuchatel and Biel on the edge of the Thielle canal. This canal connects both lakes. The village does not distinguish itself from the surrounding villages: viticulture is an important economic activity. The village has a medieval history, which is closely linked to … Read more » “Cressier a Catholic enclave”
