Guided tour of the Bloodhound missile battery on the Gubel in Menzingen: Groups tour a Swiss Cold War-era air defense facility.
Guided tour of the Bloodhound missile battery on the Gubel in Menzingen: Groups tour a Swiss Cold War-era air defense facility.
The Bloodhound tour in Menzingen begins at the entrance to the missile battery on the Gubel. The Bloodhound BL-64 air defense system was commissioned in 1968 and was used for long-range ground-based air defense. Together with five other positions in the Mittelland region, it was kept on permanent standby. After it was decommissioned at the end of 1999, the Canton of Zug designated one firing unit as a historic monument. Over the course of 2.5 hours, the group tours the grounds and bunkers on foot.
The tour is suitable for corporate events, club outings, and groups interested in military and technical history. It is available daily from April through November; in winter, it is offered only in exceptional cases. Due to troop occupancy, reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance. All participants must present valid ID, and the group must provide the guide with a list of participants. The grounds and bunkers are not wheelchair-accessible; weather-appropriate clothing is required.
At a Glance
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Group size: Up to 50 people; larger groups by request
- Location: Gubel, Menzingen; meeting point: entrance to the guided missile position
- Languages: Upon request
- Available: April through November, daily