It’s rare to describe a museum as “welcoming”, but the Viticulture Museum is welcoming. Located on the peninsula Au (near Wädenswil) on Lake Zürich, the Viticulture Museum is both a museum and a focal point for people interested in Swiss wine and wine making. It offers both a historical perspective as well as addressing changes confronting Swiss winemakers today. On the day I visited they held a demonstration of barrel making, which is an endangered craft: there are currently three barrel makers in Switzerland and only one apprentice.

Discover the wineries and vineyards in Ticino. These "Wine Roads" of take you over hills and through ancient villages to experience the local traditions, architecture and stunning landscapes...plus the wine of course.

Various itinararies are available: Bellinzonese to the upper valley, Mendrisiotto, Locarnese, Malcantone, Magadino plain to Blenio valley