Gotthard facts no. 1/4: on 1 June 2016, the new Gotthard base tunnel opens – the longest railway tunnel in the world. In fact, few transport routes have shaped a country the way the Gotthard has shaped Switzerland. From the first mule trails in the 13th century to the historic railway line and the latest tunnels, the routes over and through the mountain have been hugely important for tourism and the economy. http://bitly.com/Gottardo2016_e | Switzerland