Private guided group tour

Lötschberg Base Tunnel

Visit this masterpiece of railway engineering

Learn more about the construction and operation of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel on a guided tour. A look behind the scenes promises many exciting and interesting things such as:

BLS visitor centre with a model of the Lötschberg base tunnel
North portal and intervention staircase ("the widest staircase in Europe")
Trip by minibus into the tunnel system, guided tour of the Mitholz technical centre, 1:1 scale test track and exclusive view through a special window into the railway tunnel

Lötschberg Base Tunnel project and background

Programme

Die Tour beginnt im Besucherzentrum der BLS in Frutigen. Zunächst erhalten Sie anhand eines Modells einen ersten Eindruck vom Tunnelsystem und seiner Funktionsweise. Mit einem Kleinbus fahren wir anschließend zum Nordportal und besichtigen die Interventionstreppe. Weiter geht die Fahrt nach Mitholz und wir tauchen in die faszinierende Welt des Lötschberg-Basistunnels ein. Dazu gehört eine Besichtigung der Technikzentrale Mitholz, der Versuchsstrecke im Massstab 1:1 sowie ein exklusiver Blick in den Eisenbahntunnel, wo die Züge mit 200km/h dicht an uns vorbeirauschen.

Meeting point	BLS Visitor Centre in the historic Frutigen train station
Duration	3 hours
Group size	6–28 persons
Equipment	Sturdy shoes, warm clothing A helmet and vest are provided
Walking distance	1.5 km, good physical fitness on the part of participants is assumed (the temperature is 28°, humidity up to 80%)
Children	Children must be at least 12 years old and may only take part in the tour if accompanied by an adult. The tour is free of charge for children aged 12 to 15. They must nevertheless be listed on the registration form.

Catering

Would you like to enjoy a meal before or after your guided tour in the charming premises of the historic Frutigen railway station? Whether a hearty snack, a cosy aperitif or an uncomplicated stand-up lunch, we would be happy to organise the catering according to your wishes.

Public guided tours

At least once a month there are also public guided tours for private persons. Info and dates.

Rates

CHF 25.00 Adults from 16 years
free Children from 12-15 years

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to Alteration / The journey to Frutigen is not included in the Price

Included in the price

Mineral water
Loan of a helmet and vest

Reduction

Free for every tenth participant

Registration

Private group tours for groups of 6 or more are possible at any time upon reservation.

Please send us your reservation request as soon as possible. Individual requests are welcome. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration

How to get there

Travel relaxed by train to Frutigen. From Frutigen railway station, it is about 3 minutes' walk to the BLS Visitor Centre.

Timetable & Tickets

Groups of ten people or more Benefit from 30% discount off the normal fare

Our BLS Travel Centres will be happy to organise all your transport for you, so making the arrangements is a breeze. Fill in the handy online form at least two working days before your group trip is due to start – and simply leave the rest to us.