A museum of a special kind. The "Simplonfestung" above Naters provides an unforgettable impression of those ominous times. It shows the unbroken will of the army and the Swiss people to defend themselves. The Second World War is also omnipresent in the historic tunnels and can still be felt.
With the newly introduced guest card, admission to the "Festungsmuseum" is free of charge.
Further information is now available at www.simplonfestungnaters.ch.
https://www.belalp.ch/ueber-uns/kurtaxe-und-gaestekarte
The secret of the artillery fort
It is Switzerland's second fortress experience, created in the once top-secret artillery fort of Naters. Former fortress guards, militia officers and soldiers of the Swiss army reveal the secret of the artillery fortress. The existing museum of the "Simplonfestung" is being expanded step by step.Second World War
Visitors experience at first hand the army positions at the outbreak of war, the retreat of the Swiss army into the Reduit and the former armament.With the newly introduced guest card, admission to the "Festungsmuseum" is free of charge.
Further information is now available at www.simplonfestungnaters.ch.
https://www.belalp.ch/ueber-uns/kurtaxe-und-gaestekarte
Good to know
Openings
Without guided tour:
Visits to the museums in the Simplon Fortress are possible every Saturday from June to October between 14:00 - 17:00.
With guided tour:
Guided tours for groups of ten or more are available daily throughout the year on request.
Visits to the museums in the Simplon Fortress are possible every Saturday from June to October between 14:00 - 17:00.
With guided tour:
Guided tours for groups of ten or more are available daily throughout the year on request.
Price info
Summer season 2022
Open every Saturday from 04 June to 29 October 2022 from 14:00 to 17:00 (Free visit to all three museums, without guided tour).
Entrance fees Simplon Fortress
Adults: CHF 10.00
Children: CHF 5.00 (6 to 18 years old)
Minimum price per guided tour up to 9 persons: CHF 100.00
With guest card Blatten-Belalp free single entry
All year Museum of the Simplon Fortress
Daily guided tours for groups with booking from 10 persons
Admission prices for 3 museums (fortress, guards, radiators)
Adults: CHF 15.00
Families: CHF 30.00
Children: CHF 8.00 (6 to 18 years old)
With guest card Blatten-Belalp free single entry
Open every Saturday from 04 June to 29 October 2022 from 14:00 to 17:00 (Free visit to all three museums, without guided tour).
Entrance fees Simplon Fortress
Adults: CHF 10.00
Children: CHF 5.00 (6 to 18 years old)
Minimum price per guided tour up to 9 persons: CHF 100.00
With guest card Blatten-Belalp free single entry
All year Museum of the Simplon Fortress
Daily guided tours for groups with booking from 10 persons
Admission prices for 3 museums (fortress, guards, radiators)
Adults: CHF 15.00
Families: CHF 30.00
Children: CHF 8.00 (6 to 18 years old)
With guest card Blatten-Belalp free single entry
Nearby
Location and Contact
Fortress Museum
Felsenweg
3904 Naters
