Fort Gondo for groups

Exhibition
guided tour
1 Hour 30 Minutes
from CHF 10.00 p.P.

The infantry fortress in the Gondo Gorge was of central importance for the defence of the borders during the Second World War. You can visit the fortress on a guided tour.
The Stockalperweg leads through the 350-metre-long connecting tunnel today. You can admire the rooms in the bunker with the gun, the soldiers' room, the troop accommodation, the central gallery, the officers' room and the kitchen on a tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. In the soldier's quarters, plans, photos, models and objects will explain the fortress museum and the history of the military presence on the Simplon.
Did you know that the Simplon Adler was built from stones removed when the fort was blown up? Our guides will tell you more exciting stories of the border occupation at the Simplon.
 

Meeting point

North entrance of the fort
 

Notes

Language: German, French, Italian
Date and time: on request
Payment: by invoice or cash on site 

Good to know

Categories

  • Exhibition

  • guided tour

Foreign Language

German

Directions & Parking facilities

Fort Gondo can be reached by private vehicle or by post bus from Brig or Iselle.

Free parking is available at the north entrance, but it is somewhat narrow.

If you arrive by post bus, the post bus stops are to the north and south of Fort Gondo. You walk about 40 to 60 minutes to the fort in either option. We recommend combining the visit with a hike on the Stockalperweg.

Price info

Up to 15 persons: CHF 150 for the guided tour
From 16 persons CHF 10 per person 

Contact person

Ecomuseum Simplon
Dorfplatz 27
3907 Simplon

License (master data)

License: Attribution, NoDerivatives

Location and Contact

Fort Gondo for groups
Simplonstrasse
3907 Simplon