Bloodhound - a part of Swiss military history
Guided tours
Description
Guided tour of the ZG guided missile site of the ‘Bloodhound’ air defence system - BL-64
The ZG guided missile site was commissioned in 1968 during the Cold War and was used for long-range ground-based air defence. Together with five other guided missile sites distributed across the Swiss Plateau, it was kept on permanent standby. After being decommissioned at the end of 1999, one fire unit was listed as a historic monument by the canton of Zug and thus remained completely intact. Formerly SECRET – now culture: it is possible to visit the world's only preserved Bloodhound site as part of a guided tour. Discover impressive military and technical history above Menzingen, surrounded by a magnificent panorama.
Season:
Daily from April to November
Guided tours in winter (December to March) are only possible in exceptional cases upon request.
Note: Due to troop occupancy, guided tours must be requested at least three weeks in advance.
Duration:
2.5 hours
Meeting-/Endpoint:
Entrance to the guided missile position on the Gubel, Menzingen
Group size:
Any size, groups of more than 50 people on request
Cost:
- CHF 275.00 set fee (up to 15 people)
- CHF 17.00 per additional person (over 16 years)
- CHF 10.00 for each additional person (from 7–16 years)
- Special conditions for members of the Swiss Armed Forces on active duty (on request)
Notes:
- The tour is made by foot.
- The area and the bunkers are not wheelchair accessible.
- We recommend weatherproof clothing.
- Participants are responsible for their own insurance.
All offers are subject to error and changes.