We’re celebrating our anniversary
175 years of Swiss Post

Journey back in time to 1849

A mail carrier hands a customer a letter by a fountain, 1942. Source: Museum of Communication

The history of Swiss Post
175 years in the service of Switzerland

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Digitization

Responsible digitization that leaves no one behind

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Swiss Post sorting center

Development

Innovation and progress keeping pace with Switzerland

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Postmaster and customer at a money counter, 1969. Source: Museum of Communication

Close to people and companies

Present and easily accessible, anytime and anywhere

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Mail carrier with Swiss Post bicycle, 1925

Committed to the environment

Exemplary in environmental and climate protection

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The brochure for the 175th anniversary

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Swiss Post has been the foundation of Switzerland’s public service for 175 years. And I’m convinced that Swiss Post will continue powering a modern Switzerland in the future.

Christian Levrat, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Swiss Post
Foto von Christian Levrat – Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Image sources:

Proximity: Postmaster and customer at a money counter, 1969, photo: Walter Studer, Museum of Communication, Bern.

Employer: Sihlpost Christmas service, 1972, ETH Library Zurich, image archive.

Sustainability: Mail carrier’s bicycle, 1925, Museum of Communication, Bern.