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

Availability Today (Sunday) open

the offer can be booked daily on request.

Rates

CHF 25.00 Individual tour, per person pro Teilnehmer

Included in the price

Guided tour
Mineral water
Loan of a helmet and vest

Reduction

Free for every tenth participant

Children

Minimum age is 12 years, only if accompanied by an adult , 12-15 years free of charge, (registration required).

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

Notes

Meeting point

BLS Visitor Centre in the historic Frutigen train station

Dates

daily bookable

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Minimum 6 persons, maximum 28 persons

Equipment

Sturdy shoes
Warm clothing
A helmet, vest and mineral water are provided
Walking distance in the tunnel: 1.5 kilometres.
Good physical fitness on the part of participants is assumed
(the temperature is 28°, humidity up to 80%)

Food

We can organise a snack, aperitif or stand-up lunch for you at the BLS Visitor Centre as you wish.

Book a speaker

Would you like to offer a presentation on the construction and operation of the Lötschberg base tunnel at your event? On request, we can put you in touch with the right speaker.