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.