About the
Bex Salt Mines Foundation
After the integration of the operational tourist activities of the Bex Salt Mines into Swiss Saltworks in January 2022, the close collaboration between Swiss Saltworks and the Foundation will continue.
The Bex Salt Mines Foundation continues to exist as an independent foundation with its own board of trustees, which includes the following members:
- Mr. Giancarlo Ombelli, President
- Mr. Walter Thut, Vice President
- Ms. Anita Revaz, Treasurer
- Mr. Alberto Cherubini, Member
- Mr. Urs Hofmeier, Member
- Ms. Elena Regazzoni, member
- Mr. Jean-Luc Bussy, Member
Operational Task of the Swiss Saltworks
With the integration of Bex's tourism activities, the Swiss Saltworks are now responsible for welcoming visitors, organizing tours and events as well as the maintenance and upkeep of the Bex Salt Mines site.
The aim of the integration is to enhance Bex as a tourist location and to preserve the existing buildings so that they can continue to serve the many visitors in the future.
Financing
When visiting the Bex Salt Mines, the Foundation is financed with CHF 1 per ticket sold. Additional funds are sought for specific projects, e.g. in the form of donations or subsidies.
Highlights of the Bex Salt Mines Foundation
2022
Acquisition of tourism activities and real estate assets by the Swiss Saltworks
2021
Transfer of the SDR of the Bouillet Zone to the Swiss Saltworks
2018
Installation of the Degustationpavillons
Installation of an innovative fire alarm system with ventilation and fire doors
2017
Construction of the new underground station "Salines Suisses" and the galleries "Lucien Fournier" and "2017"
Introduction of the outdoor exhibition "Le Sel autrement" during the construction-related closureIntroduction of the outdoor exhibition "Le Sel autrement" during the construction-related closure
2015
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2017
Implementation of reinforcement and safety workImplementation of reinforcement and safety work
2014
Introduction of a four-language audio guide system
2012
Construction of a picnic shelter
2010
Construction of the "Espace de Haller"
Personnel transfer of Bex Saltworks to the Bex Salt Mines Foundation
2007
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2009
Modernization of rolling stock, the railway network, and telecommunications
2007
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2009
Setup of the conference room "Alexandre Dumas"
2003
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2021
Structure of the Museum
2002
Founding of the Bex Salt Mines Foundation