The artillery works Heldsberg near St.Margrethen is a special kind of excursion experience. It was part of the border fortifications in the Rhine Valley from World War II until 1993. Due to its location, it controlled the southern end of Lake Constance with its four 7.5 cm fortress guns in the north and the Rhine crossings in the Rhine valley as far as Montlingen in the south. With the barrage at Stoss near Altstätten, the crossing into Appenzellerland was secured. The Heldsberg fortress museum now also includes the impressive underground command bunker of the border brigade 8, Haslen AI, with over 30 rooms on the subject of the “Cold War”.

In the Heldsbergstube and in the Soldatenstube “Kästlis” Haslen, you will be spoiled with drinks and food. Changing special exhibitions enrich the military history museums.

From April 4, 2020 to October 31, 2020, the museum is again open every Saturday.

Important: For registered groups, the Heldsberg Fortress Museum, the Stoss Barrage and the Grenzbrigade 8 command bunker in Haslen, AI are open all year round. The minimum charge is now CHF 180.00 on all days.

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