Sonnenberg Tunnel, Lucerne

Name: Sonnenberg Tunnel
Address: Berglistrasse 33, Lucerne, 6005, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 41 310 01 07

#14 among attractions in Lucerne

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The Sonnenberg Tunnel is a 1,550 m long motorway tunnel, constructed between 1971 and 1976 and located in Lucerne, Switzerland. At its completion it was also the world's largest civilian nuclear fallout shelter, designed to protect 20,000 civilians in the eventuality of war or disaster. ()

Local name: Sonnenbergtunnel Coordinates: 47°2'47"N, 8°17'48"E

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Berglistrasse 33Lucerne 6005 Switzerland

Contact

+41 41 310 01 07

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Sonnenberg Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nature Museum, Lion Monument, Kapellbrücke, Spreuer Bridge.

0.4 miNE
Museum
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Lion monument carved from the rock
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Iconic winding bridge lined with art
Kapellbrücke, Lucerne
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Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne
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Baroque architecture, Church
Jesuit Church, Lucerne
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Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
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Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre, Lucerne
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Landmark church with Gothic towers
Hofkirche, Lucerne
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Alpineum, Lucerne
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47°3'8"N • 8°18'13"E
Mühlenplatz, Lucerne
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
The Rosengart Collection, Lucerne
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sonnenberg Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Franciscan Church, Lucerne (10 min walk), Historisches Museum Luzern, Lucerne (11 min walk), Nature Museum, Lucerne (11 min walk), Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne (11 min walk).

How to get to Sonnenberg Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sonnenberg Tunnel:

Bus

Berglistrasse • Lines: 10 (2 min walk)
Steinhofstrasse • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Hirzenhof • Lines: 2, 5 (9 min walk)
Moosegg • Lines: 1, 5 (10 min walk)

Train

Luzern, Château Gütsch (9 min walk)
Gütschbahn Talstation (10 min walk)

Ferry

Bahnhofquai Steg Nr.4 (22 min walk)