The ‘glacier pastor’
Reto Bleuer
4. December 2025
Gottfried Strasser served as Grindelwald’s pastor for more than 30 years and left a marked impression on the village.
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Created in 1955 by independent photographers, the World Press Photo competition continues to pursue the same goal: ’to bring the diversity of stories to the public’s attention in order to stimulate the understanding of the world’. Taken by 42 photographers from 141 countries, the 160 images in the exhibition cover topics ranging from migration, environmental disasters, drug cartels and passive euthanasia to endless wars. This year, climate change and its terrible consequences for the population resurface as a recurring theme across three continents. The only note of hope in the face of these natural disasters is solidarity.
Come and spend some time with us, we propose a large selection of activities for different target groups. A motivated and experienced team is awaiting you.
Guided tours can also be arranged outside of the official opening hours upon request.
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2 weeks in advance |
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60 minutes; special arrangements available upon request |
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max. 25 people per tour |
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German, French, Italian and English. Others upon request. |
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CHF 120 for the guided tour + CHF 10/person admission Children up to 16 years free. |
World Press Photo 2025
240 pages
Hardcover, 195 x 250 mm
English / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / Dutch / Italian / Spanish
Hatje Cantz Verlag GmbH, Berlin, Allemagne
CHF 43.50
ISBN 978-3-7757-5938-0
Available at the Château de Prangins shop
Swiss Press and World Press Photo 2025
Château de Prangins
| 28.11.2025 - 1.2.2026
published on 3.11.2025
Media release
World Press Photo 28.11.25 – 18.01.26
Swiss Press Photo 28.11.25 – 01.02.26
Zooming in on world events
In the exhibitions World Press Photo 2025 and Swiss Press Photo 25 the Château de Prangins is showcasing some of the world's and Switzerland's best photo journalism and taking a look at the events behind the headlines.
Every end of year, for some years now, the Château de Prangins has presented a selection of the best photojournalism from Switzerland and around the world. Once again in 2025, the exhibitions Swiss Press Photo 25 and World Press Photo 2025 take a look back at some striking images from the previous calendar year. As well as showing current events, frequently from fresh perspectives, the photos take visitors on a journey. For example, to Kampala, where Tamale Safalu became the first disabled bodybuilder in Uganda to compete against able-bodied athletes. The photo by Marijn Fidder, which picked up an award in the World Press Photo competition, shows Safalu training with a strength and determination that serves as an inspiration to others.
One series of photos in the Swiss Press Photo exhibition takes viewers to four run-down apartment blocks near Zurich’s main station. They are owned by the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and were built in 1965 to house unmarried migrant workers. Intended as nothing more than a temporary solution, these ‘bachelor pads’ are still standing today. Annick Ramp’s photo spread portrays two workers, one from Portugal and one from eastern Germany, who live in the buildings, which are similar in style to the prefabricated housing typically found throughout the former Soviet bloc.
In the Swiss Press Photo exhibition, some 150 pictures will be exhibited in the categories News, Daily Life, Swiss Stories, People, Sports and World. Impressive works by the winners in each of the various categories will be on show at the Château de Prangins. Meanwhile, the World Press Photo exhibition comprises some 160 photos, covering all continents, which will subsequently tour to more than 80 cities around the world.
The World Press Photo Foundation is supported by its strategic partners, the Dutch Postcode Lottery, PwC and FUJIFILM Corporation.
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