The best specialized museums Switzerland

More than a chocolate museum, it's an immersion in the heart of a family saga, whose successive generations have handed down values of authenticity, innovation and sustainability, through their cult brands Ragusa and Torino. You'll get up close and personal with the company's history, its traditional brands and its modern production. Thanks to a discovery trail and workshops, the visit will appeal to all your senses in a playful way.

The Fondation Les Cerlatez, created in 1993 and located 3 km from Saignelégier, develops activities in the field of information, research and protection on the theme of wetlands and in particular on peat bogs. You will discover the particularities of the peat bogs which, in Switzerland, began at the end of the ice age, 12,000 years ago. You can also visit the Maison de la réserve naturelle de l'étang de la Gruère, the vivarium and the small botanical garden.

For all football fans! With over 3,000^m2 of exhibition space, the Fédération Internationale de Football Museum traces the great moments in the history of football and pays tribute to a sport whose popularity around the globe is unrivalled. In addition to the original FIFA World Cup trophy, the museum exhibits over 1,000 objects, 4,000 books and archive documents, and 1,400 photographs depicting the world's footballing heritage.

Immerse yourself in the world of comics, caricatures and cartoons, unique in Switzerland. The Cartoonmuseum Basel offers 3,400 original works of art on three floors of a modern building. This collection is the fruit of a passion and commitment to narrative drawing. With over 10,000 works, the museum celebrates the legacy of this art form. Thematic exhibitions, inspiring workshops, guided tours (in French) and artist talks enrich each exhibition.

The Tibet Museum is located a few meters from the castle. It was created in 2009 by the Alain Bordier Foundation. More than 400 works and various objects (sculptures, paintings, ritual objects...) from Tibet and neighbouring regions are presented in the former Saint-Joseph chapel (19th century). The works on display come from the art collector's personal collection and have been assembled over the course of thirty years. A mobile application is available.

Close to Lake Geneva, set in a delightful garden with southern charm, this museum houses the remains of an opulent ancient residence. The permanent exhibition features archaeological finds from the nearby Lousonna site. In addition, the various temporary exhibitions and outreach activities focus on themes linked to antiquity and the concerns of society at the time. Throughout the year, children are invited to take part in bread-making, cooking and building workshops.

We've almost forgotten about them, such is the speed of progress, when these days we can type Chinese characters or almost any language in the world on our smartphones. Typewriters set the pace for all correspondence and the press throughout the last century. An original museum idea, the story of a family passion, presenting a rich collection of antique machines to typewriters equipped with Japanese kanji.

This unusual museum traces five thousand years of shoe history. Gentle Craft has been researching since 1993, and the current collection includes faithful reproductions of shoes from ancient Rome, the Middle Ages and pre-industrial times, sourced from archaeological digs or historical collections. Each piece is an exact replica to scale of the original. Particularly interesting for children, as you can look with your hands!

William Tell is a national hero. Who doesn't know of his famous daring and dexterity in handling the crossbow with such precision that it has become a Swiss quality par excellence? His life is still shrouded in mystery by historians. In the small village of Bürglen, the museum covers six centuries of documentation, representations and objects that take us back to the world of primitive Switzerland. It houses the collection of Basel-born Ernst Stückelberg, famous for painting the frescoes in the chapel of William Tell on Lake Uri.

The second floor of the château (where the historical museum is located) is devoted to the many souvenirs of past winegrowers' festivals: costumes, models, flags, archives, films, engravings, photographs... perfect for immersing yourself in this original tradition of Vevey life. It's also here that the brotherhood's council meets to prepare for future festivities, notably the famous Fête des Vignerons, which takes place about once every twenty years.

This cheese is best enjoyed with a platter of cold cuts. At the Tête de Moine House, you will discover the know-how of eight hundred years of cheese making. You can use your iPad to take a fun and interactive tour. You will go back in time and discover the know-how of an old cheese factory and a cheese cellar. You will extend the visit into local life and taste good local products. You may even be able to watch cheese being made over a wood fire.

Caution: you are entering the temple of chocolate! The Lindt House is the size of four soccer stadiums and takes you on an interactive journey to the origins of chocolate. You'll discover how cocoa conquered Europe, and learn how Swiss pioneers revolutionized the world of chocolate in the ^19th century with their inventions. Did you know, for example, that cocoa beans were once used as currency? At the end of the tour, you'll be able to taste as much white, dark and milk chocolate as you like. Exciting and addictive!

Learn about Eastern Swiss traditions through the secrets of making the world-famous Appenzeller cheese. The demonstration cheese dairy will introduce you to traditional Appenzeller cheese-making skills and traditions. During the tour, you'll be able to taste and make your own appenzeller, and have the chance to compose your own herb blend. Listen to the sound of typical bells, admire the imposing cheese cellar housing over 15,500 wheels of cheese and the gigantic cheese cauldron.

Discover the HeK in Münchenstein, dedicated to digital culture. It explores the visual arts, music, theater, dance, performance and design. It's an interdisciplinary venue where media and technology come together to showcase the digital culture of the ^21st century. Exhibitions, mini-festivals and debates immerse you in this dynamic world. The Genusswerk&co bistro offers a variety of menus, cakes and sandwiches. Enjoy a good time on the terrace!

This 16th-century manor house houses a museum of the Old Valais and of vine and wine, with interesting collections of traditional and ancient objects such as winegrowers' tools. Other rooms display paintings. But more earthly pleasures are also on offer thanks to the restaurant which serves opulent raclettes accompanied by the famous Valais wines which, after a visit to the museum, will no longer hold any secrets for you.

It offers a variety of exhibitions and collections of interest to art and history lovers. Visitors can discover temporary exhibitions such as "Portraits" and "Les Armoiries - Figures et couleurs de notre identité". The museum also houses permanent exhibitions such as "Sports en Ajoie - Passions et patrimoine" and "Gérard Bregnard - Dans l'infini du rêve". Lovers of poetry will appreciate the exhibition devoted to Alexandre Voisard, entitled "Les quatre coins du ciel" ("The four corners of the sky"). The museum also has a store where visitors can purchase souvenirs and publications related to the exhibitions.