Verkehrshaus der Schweiz: Guided tours of the Swiss Museum of Transport

Ein Guide erklärt einer Gruppe die Eisenbahn Elefant im Verkehrshaus.

Exclusive Insights and captivating Stories

Our guided tours for groups and companies offer you unique access to the diverse topics of mobility and energy.

How to design your individual tour

1. choose the duration and language of the tour

Choose between a 60- or 90-minute tour and specify whether you would like the tour in German, French, Italian or English.

2. define areas of interest

Our guides will present the various mobility areas to you in varying thematic depth. For a 90-minute tour, we recommend selecting at least two subject areas.

3. request a guided tour

Fill out the request form according to your wishes. We will check your request and let you know within 48 hours whether the tour can take place as requested.

Prices

Price for 60min guided tour (plus museum admission per person)

160 CHF

Price for 90min guided tour (plus museum admission per person)

190 CHF

Our themed tours

Discover the fascinating world of transportation with us - from historical developments to current innovations. Vivid and informative stories will immerse you in the exciting history of mobility. Whether you are interested in the history of transportation, the future of energy or the latest trends in mobility - we offer you a tailor-made tour that provides you with everything you need to know.

Aviation

The pioneers of Swiss aviation have been travelling in balloons, airships and aeroplanes since time immemorial - and have made history in the process.

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Navigation

Navigation in Switzerland is by no means limited to the popular paddle steamers on the lakes. There are also stories behind our ferries and diving boats.

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Detailaufnahme einer Miniaturwelt in der Halle Energie.

Energy

How are housing, mobility and climate connected? What innovative solutions are there to master the challenges ahead?

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Rail Transport

Find out how Switzerland got its railway, what obstacles had to be overcome and what technological milestones had to be invented.

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Eine Detailaufnahme eines türkisfarbenen Monteverdiautos.

Road Transport

We travel by road every day, but how has it developed in Switzerland?

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Eine vintage rote Gondel mit der Aufschrift „Braunwald“ und der Nummer 39 steht in der Tourismus Ausstellung.

Cableways and Tourism

Find out who popularised tourism in Central Switzerland and other regions - and how they managed to achieve this.

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Space Travel

Fascination of space: We introduce you to people, inventions, machines and life in space.

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Our special tours

Zwei nackte Statuen von Hans Erni in einem Teich.

Special tour: Hans Erni Museum

Let yourself be mesmerised by Erni's works and learn interesting details about the life and work of the Lucerne artist on the guided tour.

Guided tours Art Museum

Eine Person mit Taschenlampe zündet im Dunkeln auf die Eisenbahn Krokodil.

Special tour: At night in the museum

Find out exciting stories about night-time transport and how mobility is organised in Switzerland after dark.

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Special tour: Fact or Fake?

During the tour, you will hear unbelievable stories about our means of transport. Can you debunk the tall tales?

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Up to 20 people can take part in each tour - a maximum of 40 people in total or two tours at the same time.

Children's birthday tour

Celebrate your birthday in the exciting atmosphere of the Museum of Transport. Go on a discovery tour together with your friends. You will take a close look at the highlights of Swiss transport history in a fun way. This will be an unforgettable experience for you and your friends. Let yourself be surprised!

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Fünf Kinder mit Leuchtwesten und eine Begleitperson mit Leuchtweste, sie stehen im Verkehrsgarten im Verkehrshaus.