The infantry fortress in the Gondo Gorge played a key role in the defence of the borders during the Second World War. You can visit the fortress on a guided tour.
Today, the Stockalperweg leads through the 350-metre-long connecting tunnel. You can admire the rooms in the bunker with the cannon, soldiers' parlour, troop accommodation, central gallery, officers' room and kitchen on a tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. In the soldiers' parlour, plans, photos, models and objects are used to explain the fortress museum and the history of the military presence on the Simplon.
Did you know that the Simplon Adler was built from the stones that were 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 to the fortress
Language: German
Date and time: once a month, start of the tour at 2.00 pm
Payment: cash on site
Exhibition | guided tour
Official guided tours Fort Gondo
- Gondo
- 28.06. – 25.10.2025Dates overview
- 14:00
Dorfplatz 27
3907 Simplon
Phone: +41 27 979 10 10
info@ecomuseum.ch
www.ecomuseum.ch
All dates
Good to know
- German
- Cash
Admission and guided tour:
Adult: CHF 10.00
children: CHF 5.00
Arrival
By post bus or private vehicle.
Parking
Free parking is available at the north entrance.
Public transport
Access by post bus is possible. There are Postbus stops to the north and south of Fort Gondo. In both options you walk about 40 to 60 minutes to the fortress. We recommend a visit with a hike on the Stockalperweg.
Ecomuseum Alter Gasthof
Dorfplatz 27
3907 Simplon
Phone: +41 27 979 10 10
E-mail: info@ecomuseum.ch
Website: www.ecomuseum.ch