Artilleriewerk Naters, Military fortress and museum in Naters, Switzerland
The Artilleriewerk Naters contains one kilometer of tunnels with gun positions, machine rooms, kitchens, dining halls, and sleeping quarters for 200 soldiers.
Built between 1939 and 1943, the fortress protected the Brig transportation hub and Simplon Pass road during World War II with four 7.5 cm cannons.
The fortress museum presents exhibits about Swiss military history, regional heritage, and contains collections of weapons and equipment from different periods.
The facility offers guided tours through original installations, including former ammunition magazines that now house exhibitions about the Swiss Guard.
The complex included one of five gold and valuables vaults of the Swiss National Bank, featuring a secured room measuring 5 by 6 meters.
Location: Naters
Website: https://simplonfestungnaters.ch/de/das-museum
GPS coordinates: 46.32213,7.98218
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22
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