Swisscom
Telecommunication
Directions
Bus 42; Grosspeteranlage
Tram 15; Grosspeterstrasse
The Engine Room of the Internet
Take an exclusive look behind the scenes of the internet. Find out how modern and sustainable telecommunication works.
Programme
Bits and Bytes through Optical Fibres
How do you get data through optical fibres? Watch how optical fibres are spliced and how light can be transmitted over long distances from your home to the telephone exchange.
17:00 – 23:00
The Backbone of the Internet
How does the mobile phone network function and how does the internet get to your home? Discover the technical facilities on a tour.
17:15 – 23:30
every half hour
Max. visitors
20 (10 pro Tour)
Accessibility
partially wheelchair accessible
2 out of 3 tours are wheelchair accessible
Note
Different guided tours are offered in parallel / No photography or filming allowed. / Visitor registration and identification with official ID. Registration is required before the tour.
Infrastructure
Internet and telephone service need to be available anytime and anywhere. What technologies ensure they remain operational in every eventuality? Visit the emergency power systems and the cooling centre.
17:00 – 00:00
Accessibility
partially wheelchair accessible
The Head Office of Basel Grosspeter
Discover more about the fascinating world of telecommunications and gain an insight behind otherwise closed doors.
17:00 – 00:00
Meet the Engineers
Talk to network experts and find out how the internet works and how modern data networks are set up and controlled.
17:00 – 00:00
Food and Drink
The Wood Restaurant presents refined grill selection, beverages, and delicious Gasparini ice cream.
Sanitary facilities
Toilets available and wheelchair accessible
Accessibility
partially wheelchair accessible
Please report to the staff on site.
General Information
Rest area with seating available
About Swisscom
Swisscom is the leading ICT company in Switzerland and, with Fastweb + Vodafone, the strong second in Italy. The company offers mobile, Internet TV and comprehensive IT, and digital services to private and business customers. Swisscom is the most sustainable telecommunications company in the world and is 51 percent owned by the Swiss Confederation.
