Sperrstelle Wimmis, Military fortress in Wimmis, Switzerland.
The infantry bunker Burgfluh stands at the entrance of Simmental Valley, featuring multiple artillery positions integrated into the mountainous landscape.
The fortress construction started in 1942 under the Reduit Brigade 21, with concrete work completed by 1943 to strengthen Swiss defenses during World War II.
The fortress represents Swiss military engineering and includes exhibits detailing wartime preparations and defensive strategies of the alpine nation.
The site contains 220 sleeping quarters, water supply installations with a 410,000-liter cistern, and connections through a military cable car system.
Eight 1.5 cm howitzers and four 7.5 cm bunker cannons were positioned to cover the strategic area from Thun to Interlaken.
Location: Bern
GPS coordinates: 46.67080,7.63080
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:20
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