Swiss Collection (page 2)

Matterhorn rising over Zermatt, Switzerland
Village of Zermatt in the valley below the Matterhorn. Hand-colored woodcut of a sketch by Edward Whymper

John Calvin and the four syndics at Geneva
John Calvin and the four syndics founding the seminary which became the College of Geneva, 1559. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Verbier, Valais, Four Valleys region, Bernese Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Spiez, Lake Thun (Thunersee), Jungfrau Region, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, Europe

View at Lake Lucerne with Altdorf and Glarner Alps at fall, Unterwalden, Switzerland

View of Interlaken from Harder Kulm. Harder Kulm, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, Europe

Swiss flag on a mountain in the Alpstein Range, Appenzell, Switzerland, Alps, Europe

Les Diablerets, Switzerland
Les Diablerets - a village and ski resort located in the municipality of Ormont-Dessus in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Date: circa 1920s

The Reichenbach Falls close to Meiringen, Switzerland. It was alongside these falls where the famous detective Sherlock Holmes fell to his death, as he struggled with his arch-enemy Moriarty

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Einstein is best known for his paper on the special theory of relativity

Curling at Crans Montana, Switzerland
Postcard showing a scene at the Swiss ski and winter sports resort, Crans Montana in the Swiss Alps with some presumably well-known curling experts of the 1930s, including Walker and Worthington

BANANAS
Banana Monstera Deliciosa, aka Fruit Salad Plant, Cariman, Mexican Breadfruit, Locust & Wild Honey, Windowleaf, Monsterio, Swiss Cheese Plant etc

Town & Mountains, Grindelwald, Alps, Switzerland

Poster for the Grand Prix of the Nations in Geneva on 21st July 1946

Grindelwald and North face of the Eiger mountain, Grindelwald, Jungfrau region, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Alexandre Yersin
ALEXANDRE EMILE JOHN YERSIN Swiss medical, associated with Roux, discovered plague virus, directed Pasteur Institute in Vietnam

Leonhard Euler, Swiss mathematician and physicist

The Cresta Run, St Moritz, Switzerland (litho)
972744 The Cresta Run, St Moritz, Switzerland (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cresta Run, St Moritz, Switzerland)

Jet d eau on Lake Geneva and city skyline, Geneva, Switzerland

Gandria - northern shore of Lake Lugano, Switzerland
Gandria - a quarter of the city of Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino, and a village, on the northern shore of Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Date: circa 1930s

View of Meiringen, Berne, Switzerland
View in the town of Meiringen, Berne, Switzerland

Jungfrau at sunset from Interlaken, Switzerland

Grindelwald, Wetterhorn mountain (3692m), Jungfrau region, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Paragliding, Jacobshorn, Davos, Graubunden, Switzerland

View of Kleine Scheidegg, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Train from Kleine Scheidegg on route to Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

View to Monte Rosa, Liskamm and the Gorner Glacier, Gomergrat, Zermatt, Valais (Wallis), Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Paracelsus, born Phillippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, 1493 - 1541. Swiss renaissance physician. After the so-called Rosicrucian portrait dating from 1567

Swiss trams at BVB M-Parc depot, Basel, Switzerland For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Verbier, Aiguille d`Argentiere Massif in the background, Four Valleys region, Bernese Alps, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Matterhorn from Riffelsee at dawn, Zermatt, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

View over Lake Brienz to Iseltwald, Switzerland, Europe

The Matterhorn mountain, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Interlaken, Jungfrau Region, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Lauterbrunnen and Staubbach Falls, Jungfrau region, Switzerland

The Matterhorn, Zermatt, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Matterhorn, Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Montreux, Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), Switzerland, Europe

View to the Grimsel Pass from west of the Furka Pass, Valais (Wallis), Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531) Swiss religious reformer

Marketplace at Pessina Street, Lugano, Switzerland
Section of the Marketplace at Pessina Street, Lugano, Switzerland Date: circa 1910s

Piccard 1931 Ascent - 4
Drawing showing the balloon in which Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard plans to fly higher than anyone has ever flown before - a project which will be realised in May

Piccard 1931 Ascent - 1
Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard, with colleague Kipfer, reaches record altitude of 16, 201m, ascending from Augsburg and coming down in the Austrian Alps Date: 27 May 1931

Verbier, Valais, Four Valleys region, Bernese Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Jungfrau railway and the Jungfrau, 13642 ft. Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

The Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland, Europe

Spelterini over Alps
Swiss aviator Eduard Spelterini achieves the first flight over the Swiss Alps in his balloon Wega

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Switzerland, a land of breathtaking beauty and scientific marvels, captivates the world with its enchanting landscapes and groundbreaking discoveries. In 1927, amidst the grandeur of Brussels' Fifth Physics Congress Solvay, one Swiss luminary shone brightly - Carl Gustav Jung. Known for his profound contributions to psychology, Jung's presence added intellectual depth to this prestigious gathering. But it is not just the brilliance of minds that defines Switzerland; it is also the magnificence of nature. The Swiss scenery boasts iconic peaks like Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau that stand tall as guardians of this picturesque land. Lauterbrunnen and Staubbach Falls cascade down in ethereal splendor, their cascading waters harmonizing with the tranquility of their surroundings. From Wengen's vantage point emerges a mesmerizing view over Lauterbrunnen - a sight that evokes serenity and awe simultaneously. Zermatt embraces winter's embrace with open arms as snow blankets its streets while the majestic Matterhorn mountain stands proudly against an azure sky. Switzerland's allure extends beyond natural wonders; it encompasses scientific breakthroughs too. The discovery of Higgs boson at CERN's ATLAS detector marked a monumental achievement in particle physics - an event forever etched in history. As twilight descends upon Zermatt during winter months, an enchanting panorama unfolds before our eyes: the iconic Matterhorn pierces through clouds while casting an otherworldly glow on Valais' snowy landscape – a scene straight out of dreams. The charm doesn't end there; Switzerland beckons adventurers aboard Wengernalp Jungfrau Railway through posters inviting them to explore more hidden treasures within its borders. The journey unveils sights such as The Eiger at Kleine Scheidegg – a testament to both human ingenuity and nature’s raw power.