Gems from the collections

This aquatint print depicts the Bellevue, the Bernese Oberland’s first paddle steamer, approaching a hotel of the same name in Thun. Thun Castle stands in the background.

In search of…

The NL’s research services receive questions from users on a daily basis. “In search of…” presents the sometimes adventurous searches for clues and answers.

Visual treasures

A look through archives of historic monuments, art, photos, prints, drawings and posters often reveals unseen delights. “Visual treasures” shows our best finds.

Insights – outlooks

In the “Insights – outlooks” section, staff of the Literary Archives delve into the collections and reveal some of their most interesting and attractive finds.