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Easter

Closing

Updated on 31 Mar 2026

The Swiss National Library will be closed for the Easter holidays from Friday, April 3, through Monday, April 6, 2026.

Your Research

All catalogues and databases

The Swiss National Library lists the main catalogues and databases that are useful for research.

12 January 2026

Bibliographies

19 January 2026

Advice and research requests

The Swiss National Library can assist you with research linked to Switzerland.

Tips for research

List of Swiss platforms and databases providing access to images, sounds, films and videos:

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.