Extended Tour Sasso San Gottardo
The temperature in some parts of the underground complex is only 6 degrees, while in the exhibition rooms it is 18 degrees. Remember to wear warm clothing and sturdy shoes.
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The once top-secret Gotthard Fortress Sasso San Gottardo is located at the top of the Gotthard Pass. Its extensive tunnels and caverns stretch over 3 kilometres through the mountain. They are located at different levels and are connected underground by the “Metro del Sasso” inclined lift. You can visit a large part of the complex on a tour: Exhibition sector: Goethe at the Gotthard, crystals, chamber of wonders, the myth of the Gotthard, energy centre
Historical fortress sector: The Metro del Sasso takes you to the faithfully preserved part of the fortress. Here you can explore the troop quarters deep inside the mountain, the fire control centre and our exhibition ‘Gotthard Manoeuvres, Warsaw Pact and 99 Balloons – the Cold War’. Continue on to the ammunition magazine, where you can see the new exhibition on General Guisan.
The construction of the fortress during the Second World War was based on his ‘Reduit’ strategy. The historic fortress also houses gun emplacements with huge cannons and a machine gun stand, before finally returning our guests to daylight: the tunnel exit is located in the middle of a rock face and leads to a breathtaking panoramic terrace.