Festungsgürtel Kreuzlingen, Military fortress in Thurgau, Switzerland
The Festungsgürtel Kreuzlingen consists of 42 bunkers, infantry gun positions, and machine gun emplacements along the Swiss-German border near Lake Constance.
The fortress construction started in 1937 as part of Switzerland's northern border fortification strategy in response to the rising military threats in Europe.
Local guides conduct educational tours through the fortress, sharing stories of former soldiers and explaining Switzerland's military defensive preparations.
The Verein Festungsgürtel Kreuzlingen organization maintains four military history trails that provide access to various sections of the former defensive structures.
Some bunkers incorporated camouflage techniques, including one structure disguised as a woodpile to maintain secrecy during wartime operations.
Location: Thurgau
GPS coordinates: 47.64364,9.21277
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:17
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