Fort Furggels
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A Look Behind the Walls
Hidden inside the Mountain above the town of Pfäfers lies one of the best-preserved underground military installations of Switzerland’s national defense. For decades it remained strictly classified, accessible only to selected personnel and designed as a self-sufficient military facility. Today, Fortress Furggels is open to the public for the first time – an authentic historical site combining engineering, military strategy and original infrastructure deep inside the mountain.
During guided tours, visitors gain insight into original shelters, command posts, artillery as well as power and ventilation systems – much of it still preserved in its operational state and concealed within the rock.
Guided Tours
Discover the fortress from the inside: original rooms, historical background and unique insights into Swiss military history.
Rooms for Rent
Whether for storage, technical purposes or specialised applications – the fortress offers robust rooms with a unique character.
Restaurant Älpli
Currently closed – tenant wanted. The historic guest room once served visitors, groups and events.
Restaurant Älpli
Currently closed – tenant wanted. The historic guest room once served visitors, groups and events.
Media and Updates
GALILEO – Lost Places
Insight into the concealed underground installation and the former military significance of the fortress. The report shows how the facility is structured and the role it played within the Reduit system.
REC – Forgotten Bunkers
The programme highlights the historical background of the installation and shows footage from areas rarely accessible to the public.
Johnny Harris – Bunkers
This international report explains the historical, political and geographical reasons behind Switzerland’s extensive bunker construction. Fortress Furggels appears as part of this nationwide defensive concept.