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 (Tuesday) open

the offer can be booked daily on request.

There is a Covid certificate requirement for participation in the tour. Please bring a valid certificate and identification document.

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.