The Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation provides visitors with answers to many questions about the Federal Charter of 1291.

The Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation provides visitors with answers to many questions relating to the Federal Charter of 1291. The Federal Charter of early August 1291 between the valley communities of Schwyz, Uri and Nidwalden is of great significance in Swiss history. However, its function in the Middle Ages was very different from that of the Swiss nation state of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Museum of the Swiss Confederation takes up the life story of the document and explains the historical context. The eventful history is illustrated with original documents from the Schwyz State Archives and a unique collection of flags. Nationally significant murals by Heinrich Danioth, Maurice Barraud and Walter Clénin from the first half of the 20th century as well as audio and film documents reflect the Swiss population's view of the formation of the Swiss Confederation before and during the Second World War.


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