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Sasso San Gottardo

Sasso San Gottardo is a historic artillery fortress museum located on the Gotthard Pass in Switzerland, over 2000 meters above sea level. It is the largest publicly accessible fortress complex in Switzerland, featuring the historic fortress with the Metro del Sasso cable car, troop accommodation, a Cold War exhibition, and a General Guisan exhibition. The museum also houses the only permanent exhibition in Switzerland about Goethe and his three Gotthard journeys, along with a crystal cavern, an energy cavern, and a light show on the Gotthard watershed. Visitors can explore the exhibitions and historic fortress on individual or guided tours, including adventure tours through disused sections of the fortress.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open daily from 10:00 to 15:00 (last admission) from the start of season on 30 May to the end of season on 11 October.
Monday
10:00-15:00 (June - October)
Tuesday
10:00-15:00 (June - October)
Wednesday
10:00-15:00 (June - October)
Thursday
10:00-15:00 (June - October)
Friday
10:00-15:00 (June - October)
Saturday
10:00-15:00 (June - October)
Sunday
10:00-15:00 (June - October)

Admission fees

20 CHF
Short tour (individual visit of the exhibitions), approx. 45 minutes.
25 CHF
Extended tour (exhibitions and historic fortress with Metro del Sasso), approx. 2 hours.
36 CHF
Guided tour through the historic fortress and the exhibitions, approx. 2-2.5 hours.
0 CHF
Children under 16 can visit the museum free of charge when accompanied by an adult (reduced price applies for guided tours).

Contact

Webpage
sasso-sangottardo.ch
Address
Gotthardpass

Access

Nearby stops

  • Gotthard Passhöhe500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bellinzona
1h 31m
Locarno
1h 57m
Zug
2h 0m
Lugano
2h 0m
Luzern
2h 12m

FAQ

  • What should I wear when visiting the fortress?
    The fortress is located over 2000 meters above sea level and can be cool even in summer. Inside the fortress, temperatures are around 6-7°C in the tunnels and historic part, and between 14 and 18°C in the exhibition rooms. Warm clothing and closed shoes are recommended.
  • Are pets allowed in the museum?
    No, pets are not allowed anywhere in the entire complex.
  • Can I take photographs inside the fortress?
    Yes, you can take pictures without restrictions, including of objects that were once top secret. The location can also be rented for amateur and professional photo shoots.
  • Is there a place to eat at the museum?
    There is a small cafeteria at Sasso San Gottardo. Restaurants at the Gotthard Hospice, about 300 meters away, offer warm meals and overnight accommodation.
  • How long does a visit take?
    The short tour takes about 45 minutes and covers the exhibition sector 300 meters deep in the mountain. The extended tour takes about 1.5 to 2 hours and covers more than 2 kilometers inside the mountain, including the historic fortress.

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