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Fürigen Fortress

The Fürigen Fortress, located on the Bürgenberg mountain near Stansstad in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland, is a former artillery fort built during the Second World War as part of the Swiss Réduit defence strategy. Since 1991 it has been open as a museum. The permanent exhibition 'Festung Fürigen von 1941 bis heute' presents the formerly secret original equipment and introduces the era of the Second World War and the Cold War. An audiovisual tour leads through the outer tunnel, the gun positions and the accommodation area, showing the life and everyday routine of the soldiers who served here until the 1980s. The fortress also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 75min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 17:00, from 28 March to 1 November 2026. Guided tours are available on request at any time.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
11:00-17:00 (28 March to 1 November 2026)
Sunday
11:00-17:00 (28 March to 1 November 2026)

Admission fees

7 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Apprentices, students, military, AHV/IV
4 CHF
AHV/IV (old-age and disability insurance)
0 CHF
Children and young people under 16
4 CHF
Groups of 10 or more people

Contact

Webpage
nidwaldner-museum.ch
Email
museum@nw.ch
Address
Kehrsitenstrasse, 6362 Stansstad

Access

Nearby stops

  • Stansstad, Bürgenstockstrasse1050 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
22m
Zug
47m
Zürich HB
1h 9m
Olten
1h 29m
Bellinzona
2h 2m

FAQ

  • Do I need to register in advance for a public guided tour of the fortress?
    Yes. Public guided tours take place on the first Sunday of the month from April to October at 11:15 (ticket office opens at 11:00). Online registration is required as the number of places is limited, and the confirmation must be shown at the ticket office.
  • In which language are the public guided tours of the fortress held?
    The public guided tours are held in German. Private guided tours can be requested throughout the year via museum@nw.ch.
  • Can I visit the fortress outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes. Guided tours are available on request at any time throughout the year, in addition to the regular Saturday and Sunday opening hours during the season.

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