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External guided visits to the Bodio-Pollegio work site

The Visitor Centre offers guided visits (reservation necessary) of approximately two hours for groups of 10 to 80 persons. The accompanied visits are offered in the three national languages (Italian, French and German), in English and Spanish and may be combined with tourist packages in the Bellinzona and upper Tessin region. After an introduction to the project, the visitors are accompanied to the work area, where they can closely observe the various aspects concerned in the construction and progress of the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
Price for guided visit, adult: Fr. 12.00
Price for guided visit, children up to 16 years of age: Fr. 6.00

Rail technology guided visits in the Gotthard base tunnel

Infocentro AlpTransit offers new guided visits (reservation necessary) with top rail technology in the Gotthard base tunnel in the morning at 09.30 from Tuesday until Friday. After the presentation of the project at Infocentro in Pollegio the visitors are accompanied to the rail technology site in Biasca and taken to the inside of the tunnel by train. They can observe the already finished tunnel. Return to Pollegio and visit to the multimedia exhibition .
The visits of approximately three hours are for groups of 8 to 24 persons. Visitors must be minimum 14 years of age and maximum 75 in good health (people with pacemakers and pregnant women are not permitted entry). The consumption of alcohol before the visit is forbidden.
The visits are offered in the three national languages (Italian, French and German), in English and Spanish.
Price for guided visit: Fr. 40.00 per person

Guided visits in the Ceneri base tunnel in Sigirino:

From Sigirino it’s possible to visit (reservation necesssary) the Ceneri base tunnel for groups of 8 to 24 persons on: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons at 14.30. After the presentation of the project at the Infopoint in Sigirino, visitors are accompanied into the tunnel.
Visitors must be minimum 14 years of age and maximum 75 in good health (people with pacemakers and pregnant women are not permitted entry). The consumption of alcohol before the visit is forbidden.
The visits of approximately three hours are offered in the three national languages (Italian, French and German), in English and Spanish.
Payment for the tours must be made in cash.
Price for guided visit: Fr. 40.— per person

External guided visits to the Sigirino work site

On the construction site at Sigirino, guided tours are possible (reservation necessary) that last around two hours for groups of 8 to 30 persons. The tours are held in the three national languages (Italian, French and German) as well as in English and Spanish. The tours can only be booked for the following afternoons at 14.30: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
After an introduction to the project, the visitors are led to the construction site, where they can observe the various aspects of building the Ceneri Base Tunnel.
Payment for the tours must be made in cash.
Price for guided visit, adult: Fr. 12.00
Price for guided visit, children up to 16 years of age: Fr. 6.00

Tourist Services

There is an interesting exhibit on the ground floor of the centre in Pollegio. It presents information on tourism and the economy of the Ticino Canton. Informative tourist brochures are available there.
In addition, our Front Desk is available for information on general tourist offerings in the Canton and particularly in the Upper Ticino region.
Besides tourist packages combined with the guided tours, the Infocentre team can take care of making reservations for hotels, public transportation, restaurants and pubs.

Touring the AlpTransit Exhibit

The first floor of the facility houses a multimedia and interactive exhibit covering all the various construction phases in the AlpTransit project.
There is no charge for access to these display areas and they are open to the public daily, Tuesday to Saturday, from 09.00 to 18.00 all day.

Snack Bar

The Infocentre Snack Bar offers visitors the chance to take a break for a snack or for lunch. Upon request, aperitifs and appetisers can be offered for groups. In addition, visitors can use the outdoor terrace during the summer season.

Conference Rooms

The Infocentre features two conference rooms, one with a seating capacity of 80 persons, the other room seating 40 persons. There is also a smaller meeting room for 10 persons. These rooms can be rented upon request for corporate meetings or special events.

Organisation of events

Characterised by modern, essential lines, the facility is very well suited for the organisation of events, conferences and work meetings. The Infocentre team is also available to satisfy your special needs and can guarantee a wide range of value-added services.
As it is situated within the North-South road and railway network and in the vicinity of the Lugano and Milan airports, the Infocentre offers an optimal location and it is easily reached by public or private transportation.

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