Experience the Gotthard fortress Sasso San Gottardo
Discover the legendary Gotthard fortress Sasso San Gottardo
Take the modern Treno Gottardo over the Gotthard panoramic route to Airolo and continue by post bus over the imposing Gotthard Pass to the Sasso San Gottardo fortress.
The Sasso San Gottardo Museum is located in the Gotthard fortress deep inside the mountain. Take the ‘Metro del Sasso’ and discover hidden troop quarters, munitions depots, cannon positions, machine gun positions, fire control centre and much more. After your visit, a fine military chocolate and a drink of your choice await you in the tunnel cafeteria.
The experience includes:
Return journey by Treno Gottardo from Basel, Zurich or Locarno to Airolo
Return journey by post bus from Airolo to the Gotthard Pass
1 hot drink on the Treno Gottardo
Admission to Sasso San Gottardo: Grand Tour of the ‘Exhibitions’ sector, including a ride on the ‘Metro del Sasso’ to the historic fortress and panorama terrace
An original military chocolate and a drink in the tunnel cafeteria
About the Gotthard fortress of Sasso San Gottardo
The kilometre-long underground fortress was built by the army during the Second World War and remained in operation until 2001. The exhibition ‘The Myth of the Gotthard’ is unique and presents the history of the secret fortress and other highlights:
Goethe and his three trips to the Gotthard
A light show around the source of the Rhine, Reuss, Rhone and Ticino
And much more!