Artilleriewerk Faulensee, Military fortress near Faulensee, Switzerland.
Artilleriewerk Faulensee is a military fortress in Switzerland containing four bunkers connected by underground tunnels that housed artillery cannons. The site operated as a defensive installation designed to protect Swiss territory.
Construction of this fortress began in 1941 during World War II and was completed within six months, becoming operational by 1943 for national defense. This rapid building program was central to Switzerland's wartime strategy.
The site shows how Switzerland blended military infrastructure into rural life by disguising bunkers as farm buildings, making them blend with the countryside. Visitors can still observe how effectively this camouflage worked in the landscape.
Visits to the fortress require advance reservations and can be arranged for both groups and individuals who want to explore the site. Allow enough time to properly walk through the underground sections and bunkers.
Each of the four bunkers had sleeping quarters for seven soldiers and storage capacity for up to 800 shells, showing how completely these facilities were equipped for extended operations. The specialized ventilation systems were designed to provide protection even during gas attacks.
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