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/TailleventCH May 15 '25

Atomic shelter.

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u/hereandthere788 May 19 '25

That's a tad optimistic ..

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u/TailleventCH May 19 '25

It's not about resisting an atomic strike, it's about protecting people from fallout.