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Welcome to the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, one of the most beautiful and unique regions of Switzerland. Centrally located between Bern and Lucerne, Entlebuch is (in accordance with the Seville criteria) Switzerland's first biosphere reserve and at present the only one.Biosphere reserves are model regions. In cooperation with the local population, exemplary concepts for the protection, maintenance and long-term development are designed and processed in joint projects.
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch represents the pre-alpine moor and karst landscapes in the worldwide network of biospheres. Switzerland's largest and most numerous moor landscapes are to be found within a 400 square km area that has a flora and fauna of national and international importance.
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The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Entlebuch
is the first and – as yet – only one to be
listed in Switzerland (in accordance with the
Seville criteria).
Centrally located between Bern and Lucerne
and covering an area of 400 km2, the protected
area includes the largest and most
numerous moorland landscapes in Switzerland,
and is home to fauna and flora of national
and international importance. The reserve
offers not only peace and relaxation in an
unspoilt natural setting, but also a multitude
of leisure activities: from moorland walks to
fairytale-themed trails, from Kneipp cures
(a hydrotherapy treatment) to dips in natural
moor baths, and from excursions led by
experts to satellite-guided hikes – and much
more.
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Contact Information
- UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Chlosterbüel 28
6170 Schüpfheim
Tel. +41 (0)41 485 88 50
Fax: +41 (0)41 485 88 01
zentrum@biosphaere.ch
www.biosphaere.ch