27 July 2021
The canton of Nidwalden repeatedly chose its way to remain independent. In 1798, Nidwalden rejected the Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) imposed by the French occupiers. The canton even waged war against Napoleon. The battle of 9 September 1798 claimed more than 400 Nidwaldner lives and caused long-term trauma. In 1815, troops of the Swiss Confederation entered … Read more » “Nidwalden in the twentieth Century”
28 April 2021
In the Middle Ages, the canton of Obwalden (capital Sarnen) and the canton of Nidwalden were called Unterwalden. Although small, the canton lies on the spur of Lake Lucerne and is one of the founders of today’s Swiss Confederation. Celts, Romans, Burgundian kingdom, Holy Roman Empire After the Celts, Romans and the first Burgundian Empire (443-534), … Read more » “Canton Obwalden”
27 April 2021
The canton of Uri has a similar historical, economic and political development to Schwyz from Celtic and Roman times. Altdorf is the main town of the canton and famous, among others, for William Tell. Important events include Emperor Friedrich II’s (1196-1250) acquisition of the status of free Reich city (village) in 1231 and its relationship … Read more » “Canton of Uri”
