Sustainability
Sustainability is an important concern for the Swiss Museum of Transport. It is committed to shaping its influence positively both now and in the future and to taking ecological, social and economic aspects into account when making decisions. The Swiss Museum of Transport is currently developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy.
Flagship projects
House of Energy
The multi-purpose "House of Energy" building, which was commissioned in 2023, has a See-Energie central heating and cooling system. Since then, all buildings on the Verkehrshaus site have been heated and in some cases cooled with heat pumps. The old gas heating system now only serves as a reserve for peak loads and the temperature range. The roof and façade of the multi-purpose building are equipped with a photovoltaic system that supplies around 120,000 kWh per year – enough to cover the annual electricity requirements of around 30 households. This amount of energy not only contributes to the building's self-sufficiency, but also makes an important contribution to promoting a sustainable energy supply and reducing CO₂ emissions.
Experience Energy
With the "Experience Energy!" exhibition, the Museum of Transport offers an interactive approach to the topic of energy and shows what a sustainable energy supply can look like. As an extension of the exhibition, the "Climate and Energy" roadshow brings the topics of climate change, climate protection and mobility with renewable energy closer to school classes in the canton of Lucerne.
We are Swisstainable
The Swiss Museum of Transport is part of the Swisstainable sustainability program and is classified as Level II – engaged. The Swisstainable sustainability programme brings together businesses and organisations across the entire Swiss tourism sector. By participating in the programme, we commit ourselves to continuous sustainable corporate development, pursue measures in the area of sustainability and thus make a concrete contribution to sustainable Swiss tourism.
OK:GO initiative
The Museum of Transport is part of the OK:GO initiative. The initiative provides the public with information on the accessibility of tourist attractions.
Your point of contact
Séverine Huwyler
Sustainability project manager