A specialized world stamp exhibition, with FIP Patronage and FEPA Recognition, celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Sitting Helvetia, the first perforate Swiss stamp and the first to bear the appellation Helvetia, still used today. Organized by the Swiss Federation of Philatelic Societies in cooperation with the Philatelic Society of Lugano.
“Sitting Helvetia”, 1862
The exhibition will be held at Centro Esposizioni, Lugano’s fairground and convention centre, which has space for approximately 2’000 exhibition frames. The competition classes will be: World Stamp Championship, Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Thematic, Literature, One Frame.
The AIJP (Association internationale des journalistes philatéliques) and AEP (Académie européenne de philatélie) have also granted patronage to HELVETIA 2022. The Organizing Committee will make all reasonable efforts to secure simplified customs procedures for exhibits to enter Switzerland.
Venue and
Accomodations
LAC Lugano
View of San Salvatore Mountain from Parco Ciani
Lugano and
surroundings
Leisure
and Lifestyle
In the Lugano region you can be surprised by the beauty of the landscape, the diversity of the villages and the mediterranean lifestyle of the city. During your stay you can taste the traditional dishes and internationally appreciated fine wines.
From Lugano
to Milan
In just over an hour you can reach the heart of the fashion capital of Milan, where you can indulge in shopping and be enchanted by the beauty and charm of art and culture. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the art galleries along the Navigli, the Galleria and the Duomo.
Bellagio and
Lake Como
Start from Lugano and cross into Italy for an enchanting trip through villages, verdant parks and luxurious ancient villas. After only one hour you will reach the renowned Bellagio, which offers visitors tradition, history, nature and many different ways to relax while discovering the region.