Fort Heldsberg

Fort Heldsberg is a military fortress near St. Margrethen that displays equipment, documents, and defense installations from Swiss military operations. The structure contains multiple restored rooms where artifacts and information about the fortification's use are organized and presented.

The fortress was built in 1940 in response to tensions during World War II and was designed to protect Switzerland's borders. It was equipped with defense systems that reflected the security strategy of that time.

The fort functions as a place where visitors can observe how Swiss defense strategies shaped daily routines inside the fortification. Personal items, uniforms, and equipment on display reveal the lives of those who worked within these walls.

Visitors should wear sturdy footwear, as the paths in the fortress can be uneven and there are multiple stairs to navigate. The best time to visit is during daylight hours, since the restored rooms rely on natural light to display the exhibits clearly.

The facility still displays original artillery positions and defense installations from its operational period. These preserved installations allow visitors to directly understand how a border fortress of that era was physically arranged and functioned.

Location: St. Margrethen

Inception: 1940

Address: Obere Heldsbergstrasse

Website: http://festung.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.44324,9.64327

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49