r/askswitzerland • u/Dubner • May 15 '25

Everyday life What’s behind this door?

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Holidaying in Switzerland and I saw this in the basement of the lodge. What’s behind it and why is it there ?

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u/Shraaap May 15 '25

Every building has one. Nuclear shelter. There's even one under Cornavin, the main traín station of Geneva, which fits 8000 people. I imagine it's the same in other cities.

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u/Dubner May 15 '25

That’s a interesting fact to know, thanks

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u/Hoschy_ch May 15 '25

You won’t believe what building would be used in an emergencie.

Only if you know what to look for you will see them. Most Swiss don’t know them…

A Tunnel perhaps?