Websites

The collection of Web Archive Switzerland consists of websites with a bearing on Switzerland. The Swiss National Library (NL), the cantonal libraries and other specialised libraries and archives make a representative selection of the grey literature available online. 

The website of skier Wendy Holdener is archived at the NL.

Content and scope

• Over 20’000 selected websites for the general public
• Websites relating to the cantons and Switzerland
• On historical, social, political, cultural, religious, scientific and economic subjects
• Websites that have been edited, implemented or designed by Swiss authors or authors who are related to Switzerland

Collection principles

• Generally the selected websites are captured every two years
• Free websites that are not password-protected

Research and access

• Websites listed in Helveticat
• The full texts are searchable in e-Helvetica, the entry portal to the digital collections of the NL
• Access to the content is only possible in the public rooms of the NL and the partner institutions
• The websites are preserved in the NL’s long-term archive so that they remain accessible for future generations

• Helveticat
• e-Helvetica

Information for professionals

Tour of the Web Archive Switzerland