Johanniterbund Salgesch

Cultural history is at the heart of our action

Since 1987, the Johanniterbund has been looking after and preserving Salquenen's cultural and historical heritage.

All Salgesch residents and, of course, all friends and fans of Salgesch at home and abroad are welcome to join us and can participate actively and passively in our activities and projects. 

Let's discover our new homepage together. We look forward to your feedback.

News from the Johanniterbund Salgesch

Commemorative plaque and AR Gottfried Zumoffen

Zumofen-House / Vine Museum

Using AR (augmented reality) and with the help of a QR code that can be scanned on the memorial plaque, we let the Jesuit priest and archaeologist Gottfried Zumoffen stand in front of his birthplace again and take him on a walk through the village.

The Lady of Salgesch

The Lady of Salgesch in augmented reality (AR)

The Lady of Salgesch in augmented reality (AR). Using state-of-the-art technology, artist Sarah Montani brings the Celtic-Roman woman from Salgesch, who died around 2000 years ago, to life virtually. 

Visit the Lady of Salgesch in the courtyard and take her on a tour.

Current projects

What's going on at Johanniterbund at the moment

The lady of Salgesch

The last Sedunian (?)

When the last Celtic Valais women became Gallo-Romans

The Lady of Salgesch was a wealthy woman who was buried in Salgesch between 22-6...

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Honorary board Jesuit priest and archaeologist Gottfried Zumofen

From Salgesch to Beirut: the life and legacy of Gottfried Zumoffen

From Salgesch to Beirut: the life and legacy of Gottfried Zumoffen

Gottfried ...

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More projects

Completed projects

What we have already realized

Bacchus Fountain

Location: next to the church

Creation: 2000

For Edwin Plaschy, co-founder of the Johanniterbund, it was a matter close to hi...

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Chapel, chapel hill and surroundings

Location: On the hill

Renovation: 1999

Current purpose: Small place of worship open to all

The Chapel of the Seven Sorrows of Mary - a gem and a landmark of Salgesch - sta...

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Old dairy

Location: Between Konsum and the community center

Renovation: 2014 by the civic community

Current use: Local for social events

At a time when the villagers still lived far apart from each other, the milk was...

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Old distillery - Brennhüsi

Location: old village center

Renovation: 2015/16

Current use: Distillery

The Brennhüsi is located in the old part of the village of Salgesch, surrounded ...

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St. John's Commandery

Location: Entire building complex west of the church

Renovation: 2005 - 2007

Current purpose: Municipal offices / Pfyn/Finges nature and landscape conservation offices

The imposing building complex, which is grouped in a U-shape around an inner cou...

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St. John's Fountain

Location: Opposite the wine museum

Creation: 1995

In 1995, the Board of Trustees decided to erect a St. John fountain on the edge ...

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Zumofen House / Wine Museum

Location: At the intersection of Cinastrasse and Dorfstrasse

Renovation: 2015

Current use: Wine museum

The Zumofenhaus - characterized by the east-facing gable front of a house from t...

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All completed projects