Switzerland Maintains Extensive Network of Over 370,000 Nuclear Bunkers

Switzerland, known for its neutral stance, has more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters across the country. Rather than dismantling its Cold War-era network of bomb shelters, Switzerland has continued to expand and maintain these facilities. Some of these bunkers have been repurposed to provide housing for migrants.

This information was reported by NPR News on August 8, 2026.

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• NPR News: Switzerland is a neutral nation but has more nuclear bunkers than any country in the world