PTT Archive, Memory institution and library in Köniz, Switzerland
The PTT Archive maintains 7,500 linear meters of documents from Swiss Post, Telegraphy, and Telephony, preserving communication history from 1848 to 1997.
The archive originated in 1893 when the Directorate General of Posts in Bern issued instructions for organizing an archive and library for postal operations.
The archive protects important documents in German, French, and Italian, reflecting Switzerland's multilingual heritage through postal and telecommunication records.
Visitors can access the archive at Sägestrasse 77 in Köniz on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00.
The collection contains the complete set of Swiss telephone books dating back to 1880, documenting the evolution of telecommunications in Switzerland.
Location: Köniz
Operator: Museum für Kommunikation
Part of: list of cultural properties in Köniz
Address: Sägestrasse 77, 3098 Köniz 3098 3098
Opening Hours: Lundi off; Mardi 09:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00; Mercredi off; Jeudi 09:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00; Vendredi 09:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00; Samedi-Dimanche off
Phone: +41313311151
Email: archiv@mfk.ch
Website: https://mfk.ch/pttarchiv
GPS coordinates: 46.92401,7.41401
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:41
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