Swiss Authorities Protect Lake Inkwil Pile Dwellings

Swiss cantonal authorities and the federal government completed protective measures for UNESCO-listed pile dwelling settlements on Lake Inkwil, concluding construction in early December and announcing completion on January 19, 2026. The CHF800,000 project installed rodent grids, gravel and engineered soil across the island and lake bed to prevent beaver damage while restoring deadwood habitats for wildlife. The measures aim to preserve Neolithic and Bronze Age remains.