Swiss Alps Bunker Boom: Elite Vault Owners to Store Assets in Underground Limestone Caverns

Swiss security firm Brünig Mega Safe is digging up to 25 ultra-secure vaults into the limestone of the Brünig massif in Switzerland. The caverns, which will be more than 100 metres underground, are intended for storing valuable assets such as artwork, cars, wine, and safety deposit boxes.

The firm claims that its vaults will be comparable to those of the Swiss National Bank and that they will have a natural temperature of 13C, ideal for storing wine and art. The company is selling access to these vaults with 99-year leases starting from £475,000.

Brünig Mega Safe's chairman, Thomas Gasser, said that clients will first have to drive through a special checkpoint and undergo several security checks before accessing the vaults. He also stated that the market for ultra-secure storage is getting bigger year-by-year, citing concerns over safety in other regions such as Dubai.

The firm is not only focused on storing valuable assets but is also planning to set up a centre for security training, risk analysis, and survival alongside the underground caverns. This move comes as many European countries are preparing for the possibility of war, with some nations having spent decades planning and investing in safety bunkers.