Roland Hochstrasser

I am a geographer and researcher with a lifelong passion for maps, landscapes, and the stories of those who cross them. After studying Geography at the University of Lausanne and completing a MAS in Sustainable Urban Development, I began working for the Department of Education, Culture, and Sport of the Canton of Ticino. Since 2020, I have been Head of the Office for Analysis and Digital Cultural Heritage, where I coordinate the Cultural Observatory and projects on heritage valorization. Alongside my institutional role, I collaborate with museums, archives, and cultural organizations, contributing to exhibitions, publications, and initiatives on cultural participation. My work is driven by curiosity, academic rigor, and the belief that cultural heritage and travel stories help us understand who we are and how we imagine the world.