🏛️ Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Serial UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites spanning five Alpine nations
📋 Fast Facts
- 111 archaeological sites across Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, and Italy
- Settlements occupied 5000–500 BCE during Neolithic and Bronze Age periods
- Located on shores of lakes, rivers, and wetlands throughout the Alpine region
- 56 sites situated in Switzerland; exceptional preservation due to waterlogged conditions
This serial World Heritage property consists of 111 small archaeological sites documenting prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements across the Alpine region. The remains span approximately 4,500 years of human occupation, from around 5000 to 500 BCE, and provide rare insight into daily life, community organization, and environmental interaction during the Neolithic and Bronze Age in Alpine Europe. The waterlogged conditions at lake and wetland margins have created exceptionally well-preserved ...