Walter Mittelholzer
1894–1937 (age 43)
Biography
Walter Mittelholzer captured the Swiss spirit through pioneering aerial photography, flying the skies to document mountains, lakes, and communities with a daring curiosity that inspired the next generation of visual storytellers. His lens turned the vast, majestic landscape into a familiar, poetic panorama that chronicled the era’s progress.
The images he left behind continue to elevate his memory, honoring the peaceful rest he found among friends and admirers at the Feldli cemetery.