On the northeastern outskirts of Suwałki, in the former village of Szwajcaria, lies the Yotvingian Cemetery – a unique nature and cultural reserve covering 3.39 hectares. Established in 1959, it protects the remains of an ancient barrow burial ground dating back to the 2nd–5th centuries.
The barrows, constructed from several layers of stones ranging in diameter from 6 to 21 meters, were the site of cremation and skeletal burials for the Sudovian culture , identified with the Yotvingians. The largest clusters of barrows are located in the central part of the reserve, on elevated terrain. Some of them have preserved their stone frames and reach heights of up to 0.5 meters. Many of the barrows are now overgrown with forest, which adds a unique atmosphere to the site and allows one to experience the ancient atmosphere of ancient rituals.
The reserve is situated on a hill, and the dominant tree species is spruce, with some pine and oak. The Yotvingian Cemetery in Switzerland is a point that connects nature with history.
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