Sperre Stoss
Overview
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Intro
Tour of the military facility
Various large fortifications in Switzerland, such as on the Gotthard, near Gondo in Ticino and near Saint Maurice VS, were built in the late 19th century. On the eastern border, however, the outdated barrier on the Luziensteig was the only fortification until shortly before the Second World War. The seizure of power by the National Socialists in Germany and the annexation of Austria to the German Reich made our politicians prick up their ears and made the Federal Council and Parliament acutely aware of the need for increased border protection in the east. The "construction program for border fortifications" approved in February 1935 finally gave the "green light" for the planning of fortifications in the Rhine Valley. However, extensive reconnaissance was necessary beforehand. Construction work only began shortly before the start of the war. This included the Stoss, which was of great strategic importance as the most important crossing point from the Rhine Valley into the Appenzell region.
The Stoss barrier can be visited by appointment.
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General information
| Contact address |
Festungsmuseum Heldsberg
Wilenstrasse 18 9422 Staad 0041 71 733 40 31 info@festung.ch |
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| Location |
Sperre Stoss
Stossstrasse 1 9450 Altstätten SG Switzerland |
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