Switzerland

Metal revolutionized people's everyday lives in a breathtaking way in prehistoric times. In addition to weapons and tools, people also made jewelry from them from the beginning.

In the middle of winter and in Stone Age equipment, the paleotechnician Markus Klek crossed the Black Forest. He has been working with prehistoric life and craft techniques for 20 years. On his hike he tried out self-made clothing made of leather and fur as well as replicas of Ötzi's equipment. In the lecture he reports on his impressive experiences.

Forging knives, making paints or making finger loop bracelets: the Romans and the monasteries in the Middle Ages created many things by hand. On the handicraft course on the Vindonissa Legionnaires' Path and Königsfelden Monastery grounds, young and old can watch the professionals at work in seven workshops, try out old handicrafts for themselves and take little memories home with them.

Two lectures will be held on Tuesday 22 August at 6 pm in the Salle du Conseil Communal in Vevey, Switzerland.

The fourth edition of Les Celtiques de Vivisco will take place on 8, 9 and 10 September 2023 at the Crédeiles site in Vevey, Switzerland.

Friday will be dedicated to school visits, during which pupils will discover antiquity through a series of stations.

Grain, Vegetables and Wild Berries

For the European Archeology Day we travel to prehistoric gardens. An expert gives exciting insights into archaeobotany and past plant worlds. Guided tours through the museum garden with stories about the cultivated plants. Guests can grind grain and prepare culinary bites.

More than 80 participants from German-speaking countries authentically show everyday life in and around the Vindonissa legionary camp in times of peace. On tours with legionnaires and Roman women, the audience experiences how houses, roads and water pipes are being built.

The Vindonissa Legionnaires' Path offers exciting handicrafts and hands-on activities in the Roman workshop Fabrica on Family Sunday. One of the highlights is baking bread in the clay dome oven.