Lötschberg Base Tunnel
Immerse yourself in the heart of the BLS infrastructure
On this guided tour, you will learn many exciting facts about the construction and operation of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel. With a length of 34.6 km, it is the third-largest tunnel in Europe after the Gotthard Base Tunnel and the Eurotunnel and a masterpiece of railroad engineering.
Travel in comfort by train to Frutigen. The BLS Visitor Center is about a 5-minute walk from the station.
Programme
The tour starts at the BLS Visitor Centre in Frutigen. First you will get a first impression of the tunnel system and how it works by means of a model. We then travel by minibus to the north portal and visit the intervention staircase. The journey continues to Mitholz and we immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel. This includes a tour of the Mitholz technical centre, the 1:1 scale test track and an exclusive look into the railway tunnel, where the trains rush closely in front of us at 200km/h.
| Meeting point | BLS Visitor Centre, Obere Bahnhofstrasse 29, 3714 Frutigen |
| Duration | 3 hours (13.30–16.30) |
| Groupe size | 6–24 persons |
| Equipment |
Good footwear Helmets and vests will be provided |
| Footpath |
1.5 km, good physical condition is required. Unfortunately, we cannot take wheelchairs into the tunnel. Temperature in the tunnel is approximately 18°C. |
| Language |
The tour takes place in German or English. |
Dates Available on 22.01.2025
The guided tour of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel takes place on the Wednesday afternoons listed below and lasts 3 hours. The number of participants is limited. Please buy your ticket early in the BLS Webshop.
Public tunnel tours 2024 Wed. 13.30–16.30
Public tunnel tours 2025 Wed. 13.30–16.30
- Wednesday, 22 January 2025 German
- Wednesday, 12 February 2025 German
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025 German
- Wednesday, 9 April 2025 German
- Wednesday, 14 May 2025 German
- Wednesday, 4 / 25 June 2025 German
- Wednesday, 2 / 9 / 16 / 23 / 30 July 2025 English / German
- Wednesday, 6 / 13 August 2025 English / German
- Wednesday, 27 August 2025 German
- Wednesday, 24 September 2025 German
- Wednesday, 1 / 8 October 2025 German
- Wednesday, 5 November 2025 German
- Wednesday, 3 December 2025 German
Group tours
For groups of 6 or more, this tour can be booked daily on request. You determine the date and time. Please use our registration form.
Rates
Guided tour of the tunnel
- CHF 27.00 Adults from 16 years
- CHF 5.00 Children 12–15 years
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to Alteration / The journey to Frutigen is not included in the price.
Included in the price
- Mineral water
- Loan of a helmet and vest
Booking Registration required
Place reservation & advance booking
Registration is required. Children must be at least 12 years old and may only participate in the tour when accompanied by an adult.
Reserve your place for the desired date and buy your ticket conveniently via our webshop.
Payment options
- Twint
- Reka
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- PostFinance Card
