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Visit to the Lötschberg Base Tunnel

21/01 - 02/12/2026

Dates

During a private group tour of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel, visitors gain exciting insights into one of the most significant structures of European railway infrastructure.

Hint / Advice

The walking distance in the tunnel is 1.5 km. A good physical condition must be assumed. Temperature in the tunnel is approximately 17°C.

Price

CHF 27.00 per person

Children aged 12 and older accompanied by adults free of charge

Programm

  • BLS Visitor Center with a model of the base tunnel
  • North portal and intervention staircase ("the widest staircase in Europe")
  • Ride in a minibus into the tunnel system, tour of the operational center Mitholz, test track at a scale of 1:1, and an exclusive view through a special window into the railway tunnel

Requirements

Equipment

Good footwear, warm clothing. Helmets, vests, and water will be provided.

Meeting point

BLS Visitor Center
Historic Train Station Frutigen
Obere Bahnhofstrasse 29
3714 Frutigen