Forte Ospizio San Gottardo

Fort Hospiz consists of two connected barracks with the upper section functioning as a military museum and the lower part serving as troop accommodations.

The fortress was constructed between 1893 and 1894 to protect the Gotthard Pass, featuring extensive trenches carved into the rock for defensive purposes.

The military museum displays an extensive collection of Swiss army artifacts, including twelve 12-cm howitzers and four 5.3-cm quick-firing cannons from different periods.

Visitors can explore the exterior areas of the fortress throughout the year, while specific interior sections maintain restricted access due to ongoing military operations.

The defensive complex incorporated fifty military structures across the pass, forming an interconnected network of infantry positions, caverns, and protective shelters.

Location: Ticino

GPS coordinates: 46.55694,8.56889

Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:25