What is the Bözberg Tunnel?
The Bözberg Tunnel is located in northern Switzerland on the A3 motorway (from Basel to Sargans) between Basel and Zurich. It was opened in 1996. The construction of the tunnel created a direct alternative to the previously used Belchen Tunnel, also enabling a bypass of the city of Brugg. Plans for the Bözberg Tunnel date back to the 1950s, and construction took around eight years. The route first runs over the Bözberg Pass and then through the Aare Valley.
Length of the tunnel
The motorway tunnel is around 3.7 km long and has been in operation since 1996. It should not be confused with the parallel Bözberg railway tunnel operated by SBB, which was rebuilt between 2016 and 2020.
Is the Bözberg Tunnel subject to tolls?
Use of the Bözberg Tunnel is subject to the vignette requirement for vehicles up to 3.5 t gross weight, or the obligation to pay the heavy vehicle charge for vehicles over 3.5 t gross weight. The tunnel is therefore subject to tolls, and the appropriate authorisation is required.
Unlike tunnels subject to a special toll, such as the Great St. Bernard Tunnel or the Munt la Schera Tunnel, there are no additional charges beyond the vignette or the heavy vehicle charge paid. The Bözberg Tunnel is not one of the special toll routes.
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FAQ about the Bözberg Tunnel
Answers to the most frequently asked questions on this topic.
Is the Bözberg Tunnel subject to a toll?
Yes, the Bözberg Tunnel is subject to tolls. To use it, you need a vignette, which can be purchased as a sticker vignette at petrol stations or conveniently online as a digital version through us. Vehicles weighing over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight are exempt from the vignette requirement and are instead subject to the heavy vehicle charge. You can find more information on this in our guide to the heavy vehicle charge.
Is the Bözberg Tunnel subject to a special toll?
No, while the Bözberg Tunnel is subject to toll charges, it is not subject to special toll charges. Special tolls only apply to certain tunnels such as the Munt-La-Schera Tunnel and the Great St. Bernard Tunnel. You can find more information on this in our guide on special tolls.
How long is the Bözberg Tunnel?
The Bözberg Tunnel on the A3 motorway is approximately 3,700 meters (3.7 km) long.
When was the Bözberg Tunnel built?
Planning for the Bözberg Tunnel began in the 1950s. Construction took about eight years.
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