This piece reflects on the purpose and presence of Switzerland's extensive bunker system, particularly from someone who lived there and found the concept perplexing given the country's apparent stability.

Roberta describes how Geneva felt incredibly safe and how the bunkers seemed like an unnecessary relic of the past, often repurposed for storage. It traces the historical context of the bunker system, explaining its origins in wartime fear and its expansion during the Cold War to require shelters in new buildings.

The article notes that while the law remains in place, its urgency waned after the Cold War until recent global events like the war in Ukraine sparked renewed awareness. The author observes little actual change in public behaviour or political will to alter the legislation.