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Summer Guide <strong>2020</strong>


Welcome<br />

to the <strong>Saas</strong> Valley – It’s your turn to enjoy<br />

some high-alpine time out in the Valais<br />

Alps. Surrounded by eighteen four-thousand-metre<br />

peaks, a unique mountain and<br />

glacier landscape promising endless adventure<br />

awaits. Whether you want to test your limits<br />

or are simply looking for relaxation and<br />

fun – with us, you have come to the right<br />

place. We hope you have lots of fun!


INHALT<br />

-> 01 Experience the mountains 06<br />

-> 02 Discover the <strong>Saas</strong> Valley 28<br />

-> 03 Events 44<br />

-> 04 For Families 48<br />

-> 05 Restaurants & Nightlife 54<br />

-> 06 Information 64


Experience the mountains<br />

With us, you have to set your sights high. And it’s not<br />

without good reason that we are THE high alpine holiday<br />

resort for all those who seek and love personal<br />

challenges. High alpine means: We start where others<br />

stop. Experience the difference in altitude on our hiking<br />

trails, bike trails and ski runs. Enjoy the mountain<br />

panorama with eighteen four-thousanders and discover<br />

our glacier worlds.<br />

01<br />

6 / 7<br />

Experience the mountains


CABLEWAYS TIMETABLE<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> June <strong>2020</strong> July <strong>2020</strong> August <strong>2020</strong> September <strong>2020</strong> October <strong>2020</strong><br />

Alpin Express<br />

Metro Alpin**<br />

Spielboden<br />

Längfluhbahn<br />

Hannigbahn<br />

11.06. – 25.10.20<br />

09:00 – 16:30<br />

27.06. – 25.10.20<br />

09:00 – 16:15<br />

27.06. – 27.09.20<br />

09:00 – 16:15<br />

11.07. – 30.08.20<br />

07:00 – 16:00<br />

31.08. – 13.09.20<br />

07:30 – 16:00<br />

14.09. – 04.10.20<br />

08:00 – 16:00<br />

05.10. – 31.10.20<br />

08:30 – 16:00<br />

Sommerski* 07:00 – 12:00 7:30 – 13:00 08:00 – 14:00 08:30 – 15:00<br />

11.07. – 30.08.20<br />

07:15 – 15:30<br />

31.08. – 13.09.20<br />

07:45 – 15:30<br />

14.09. – 04.10.20<br />

08:15 – 15:30<br />

05.10. – 31.10.20<br />

08:45 – 15:30<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund June <strong>2020</strong> July <strong>2020</strong> August <strong>2020</strong> September <strong>2020</strong> October <strong>2020</strong><br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund – Kreuzboden<br />

Kreuzboden – Hohsaas<br />

13.06. – 26.06.20<br />

08:00 – 12:00<br />

13:15 – 16:30<br />

27.06. – 30.08.20<br />

07:30 – 16:45<br />

Middle station Trift open: Wednesday – Sunday, 08.07. – 30.08.20, 11:00 – 16:00<br />

13.06. – 26.06.20<br />

08:15 – 12:00<br />

13:15 – 16:15<br />

27.06. – 30.08.20<br />

07:45 – 16:15<br />

31.08. – 25.10.20<br />

08:00 – 12:00<br />

13:15 – 16:30<br />

31.08. – 27.09.20<br />

08:00 – 12:00<br />

13:15 – 16:15<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell June <strong>2020</strong> July <strong>2020</strong> August <strong>2020</strong> September <strong>2020</strong> October <strong>2020</strong><br />

Furggstalden<br />

11.06. – 03.07.20<br />

10:00 – 12:00<br />

14:00 – 16:00<br />

04.07. – 30.08.20<br />

09:00 – 12:15<br />

13:30 – 16:30<br />

31.08. – 04.10.20<br />

10:00 – 12:00<br />

14:00 – 16:00<br />

Heidbodme<br />

04.07. – 30.08.20<br />

09:00 – 12:15<br />

13:30 – 16:30<br />

31.08. – 13.09.20<br />

10:00 – 12:00<br />

14:00 – 16:00<br />

* Opening depends on snow conditions.<br />

The timetable is subject to change. For current information please<br />

visit our website saas-fee.ch<br />

** Extra trips:Felskinnbahn from 18.06.<strong>2020</strong> to 10.07.<strong>2020</strong> daily 1 ascent & descent at 16:15 o'clock. Price: CHF 50<br />

(return journey). Only return tickets are sold and no discounts are available.<br />

Extra rides to Mittelallalin from 18.06.<strong>2020</strong> to 10.07.<strong>2020</strong> are also possible (only for guided tours with a certified<br />

guide). Reservation and booking via <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Guides (info@saasfeeguides.ch).<br />

8 / 9 Experience the mountains


Hohsaas<br />

10 / 11 Experience the mountains


SINGLE TICKET FARES<br />

Route<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>–Mittelallalin<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>–Felskinn<br />

Felskinn–Mittelallalin **<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>–Morenia<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>–Hannig<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>–Spielboden<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>–Längfluh<br />

Spielboden–Längfluh<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund–Kreuzboden<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund–Hohsaas<br />

Kreuzboden–Hohsaas<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell–Furggstalden<br />

Furggstalden–Heidbodme<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell–Heidbodme<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell–Heidbodme–<br />

Furggstalden<br />

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-> Cableway discounts<br />

Information at the counter for discounts<br />

with: Swiss Pass, Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss<br />

Card, IV-cards (disability pass) plus Half<br />

Fare, Junior travelcards and GA travelcards.<br />

Discount passes/cards must be shown. Discounts<br />

are not cumulative.<br />

-> Group discount<br />

Group discount is available from 10 persons.<br />

Tickets must be paid for by one person.<br />

-> **Metro Plus Ticket<br />

Foot passengers pay a flat charge of CHF<br />

45 (children CHF 38, no discount with HF/<br />

GA travelcard) and enjoy unlimited travel on<br />

Metro Alpin during their stay. The Metro Plus<br />

Ticket includes entry to the Ice Pavilion. The<br />

ticket is only available with the <strong>Saas</strong>talCard.<br />

Please note: The <strong>Saas</strong>talCard is only valid on<br />

the day of arrival or departure.<br />

-> Transport cableways <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Per Transport: CHF 5<br />

(Dogs, prams/strollers, bikes, Luggage)<br />

Day, - week- or saisontickets are available<br />

at the counter.<br />

-> Transport cableways <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>,<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

In <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> and <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell, dogs with a<br />

withers height of 30 cm or more pay a quarter<br />

of the adult fare.<br />

Bike transport:<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> – Hannig:<br />

Per bike and ride: CHF 5<br />

There will be no e-bikes and<br />

downhill bikes.<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell – Furggstalden:<br />

Per bike and ride: CHF 6<br />

There will be no e-bikes and<br />

downhill bikes.<br />

All prices in CHF, all prices are subject to change.<br />

Children up to their 6 th birthday travel free of charge.<br />

12 / 13 Experience the mountains


SUMMER SKIING PASSES<br />

Days<br />

With <strong>Saas</strong>talCard<br />

Adults<br />

(from 16 Jahren)<br />

Children<br />

(6 – 15.99 Jahre)<br />

Without <strong>Saas</strong>talCard<br />

Adults<br />

(from 16 Jahren)<br />

1 75.– 46.– 85.– 56.–<br />

2 146.– 91.– 166.– 111.–<br />

3 199.– 124.– 229.– 154.–<br />

4 259.– 163.– 299.– 203.–<br />

5 320.– 200.– 370.– 250.–<br />

6 369.– 231.– 429.– 291.–<br />

7 419.– 263.– 489.– 333.–<br />

8 461.– 288.– 541.– 368.–<br />

9 502.– 314.– 592.– 404.–<br />

10 543.– 339.– 643.– 439.–<br />

11 573.– 360.– 683.– 470.–<br />

12 603.– 378.– 723.– 498.–<br />

13 634.– 396.– 764.– 526.–<br />

14 656.– 410.– 796.– 550.–<br />

Children<br />

(6 – 15.99 Jahre)<br />

All prices in CHF, all prices are subject to change.<br />

Children up to their 6 th birthday travel free of charge.<br />

DIE Druckerei im Oberwallis<br />

Pomonastrasse 12 | 3930 Visp | T 027 948 30 03 | www.valmedia.ch<br />

-> Information<br />

A photo is obligatory with a 7 day pass or<br />

longer. The photo is taken directly at the cableway.<br />

From a 2 day pass onwards, the days<br />

can be freely selected (e.g. 2 in 4 days, 3 in 6<br />

days, etc.). All prices are subject to change.<br />

In addition to the ticket prices, the <strong>Saas</strong>tal<br />

Bergbahnen AG charges a one-time fee of<br />

CHF 5 (per RFID data medium, key card).<br />

These cards become the property of the<br />

purchaser and can be used repeatedly, as<br />

well as in several other ski regions. The ski<br />

pass can also be purchased online with the<br />

key card.<br />

-> Fare conditions and safety regulations<br />

Information about the fare conditions and<br />

safety regulations for <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

is available at saas-fee.ch/bergbahnen and<br />

at the cableway ticket counters.<br />

14 / 15 Experience the mountains


SUMMER SKI AREA<br />

Number of piste km: 20<br />

Number of ski lifts: 4<br />

-> Fun fact<br />

The Mittelallalin freestyle park is one of the<br />

best in Europe and attracts the freestyle<br />

world elite to <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> every year.<br />

Important note! Always keep to the<br />

marked pistes (glacier crevasses directly<br />

adjacent to the barrier)!<br />

SNOWSPORTS SCHOOLS<br />

-> Eskimos Ski- und Snowboard Schule<br />

Snowboard and ski coaching for private individuals<br />

and groups. 3-hour trial lesson<br />

for complete beginners. Private lessons for<br />

persons aiming to become ski or snowboard<br />

instructors.<br />

-> Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle, Telemark<br />

Obere Dorfstrasse 62<br />

3906 <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

+41 27 957 49 04<br />

info@eskimos.ch<br />

eskimos.ch<br />

-> Ski Zenit<br />

Experienced ski instructors offer personalised<br />

training for skiers of all ages. Bookable:<br />

Racing technique, racing camps, video analysis<br />

and private training in the summer.<br />

-> Ski, Camps, Freestyle, Telemark<br />

Obere Dorfstrasse 54<br />

3906 <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

+41 77 413 64 40<br />

info@skizenit.ch<br />

skizenit.ch, skiracingcamps.ch<br />

Note: Skiing and snowboarding courses<br />

must be booked in advance.<br />

Hannig<br />

-> Schweizer Skischule<br />

Private lessons only<br />

-> Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle, Telemark<br />

Dorfplatz 1<br />

3906 <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

+41 27 957 23 48<br />

info@skischule-saas-fee.ch<br />

skischule-saas-fee.ch<br />

16 / 17 Experience the mountains


EXCURSION TIPS<br />

-> Britannia Hut, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

3030m<br />

Erected in 1912 by British members of the<br />

Alpenclub (which is why it’s called ‘Britannia’),<br />

it is one of the most visited SAC huts in<br />

the entire Alps and serves as a starting point<br />

for the Haute Route and other high-alpine<br />

tours. Hiking time from Felskinn mountain<br />

station is approx. 90 min.<br />

Note: The Britannia Hut is open from mid-<br />

June. You can check the current opening<br />

hours in advance with the mountain hut<br />

attendant or at the Tourist Information<br />

Centres (p. 68/69).<br />

-> Hannig–<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

2336m<br />

Our sun-drenched mountain offers various<br />

hiking trails and a mountain restaurant with<br />

a large sun terrace for relaxation. For children,<br />

there is a playground and free-roaming<br />

marmots to watch. A scooter route<br />

runs from Hannig back to the village.<br />

-> Kreuzboden–<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

2400m<br />

You can hike or simply enjoy the Kreuzboden.<br />

The mountain restaurant’s panoramic<br />

terrace also invites you to sit back and relax.<br />

For little ones there is Hohsi-Land: a unique<br />

playground with a petting zoo from mid-July<br />

to mid-August. There are also some climbing<br />

tours starting from Kreuzboden.<br />

-> Mittelallalin–<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

3500m<br />

The Mittelallalin is the hallmark of <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

and should not be left out on your itinerary.<br />

Travel on the world’s highest metro to visit<br />

the world’s highest revolving restaurant and<br />

a 5,500 square metre Ice Pavilion.<br />

Note: The Metro Alpin is not included in<br />

the <strong>Saas</strong>talCard.<br />

-> Spielboden–<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

3030m<br />

Spielboden is the natural habitat of many<br />

marmot families and the location of a restaurant<br />

with an amazing sun terrace.<br />

-> Längfluh–<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

2870m<br />

Längfluh gets you the closest you can be to<br />

the glacier. The high glacier break-offs are<br />

fascinating; the highest mountain in Switzerland<br />

– the Dom – towers majestically at<br />

4,545 metres.<br />

-> Hohsaas–<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

3200m<br />

There are 18 good reasons to visit Hohsaas.<br />

The themed trail ‘18 Viertausender’ (18 Fourthousanders)<br />

awaits you there, and there is<br />

an information board available for every<br />

summit. The panoramic restaurant also offers<br />

a view of all four-thousanders.<br />

-> Stausee Mattmark, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

2200m<br />

Here you’ll find Europe’s largest natural reservoir<br />

with a panoramic restaurant. Once<br />

you have arrived at the 780 metre-long dam,<br />

you can wander around the reservoir or hike<br />

to the Monte Moro Pass.<br />

-> Furggstalden, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

1893m<br />

Take the chairlift from <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell to the<br />

region’s oldest hamlet: Furggstalden, which<br />

boasts two restaurants. From here you can<br />

also reach beautiful Almagelleralp in just<br />

one hour. You can return to <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

by scooter or on foot.<br />

-> Heidbodme, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

2400m<br />

Heidbodme observation point, with its<br />

mountain restaurant, provides a unique panorama<br />

of the Mischabel massif and particularly<br />

the Monte-Rosa massif.<br />

Note: Please observe the timetable<br />

(p. 8/9). All day-trip destinations are displayed<br />

on the Attractions Map, which<br />

can be found in all <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

Tourist Information Centres and all resort<br />

cableways.<br />

18 / 19 Experience the mountains


ROPE PARK<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Our rope park offers climbing routes with<br />

different levels of difficulty, including the<br />

highest Tyrolean traverse in Europe. The<br />

rope park is closed when the weather is bad.<br />

-> Rope park<br />

Opening hours: Mid-June to end of June<br />

Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 – 16:00<br />

July/August: Daily 10:00 – 17:00<br />

September to mid-October:<br />

Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 – 16.00<br />

-> Adult parcours<br />

Admission: Adults and children<br />

from 1.45 m<br />

-> Mini parcours<br />

Admission: Children over age of 4<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Guides<br />

+41 27 957 44 64<br />

saas-fee.ch/abenteuerwald<br />

Note: Group rates from ten persons.<br />

Group bookings can be made directly<br />

with the <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Guides. Groups may<br />

also be admitted outside opening hours.<br />

MOUNTAIN SPORTS SCHOOLS<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Guides<br />

+41 27 957 44 64,<br />

info@saasfeeguides.ch<br />

saasfeeguides.com<br />

-> Active Dreams Bergführer Weissmies<br />

+41 79 328 63 64/ +41 78 825 82 73<br />

info@weissmies.ch<br />

weissmies.ch/activedreams.ch<br />

-> Bergführer Guide Allalin/ Gorge Alpine<br />

Beat Burgener<br />

+41 78 825 82 73<br />

beat.burgener@weissmeis.ch<br />

Note: Whether guided mountain tours, via<br />

ferrata, glacier hiking or serac tours, the<br />

professional mountain sports guides<br />

bring you safely to your destination and<br />

also plan a tour based on your preferences.<br />

MOUNTAIN SPORT HIGHLIGHTS<br />

-> Guided bike tour, <strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

Discover <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<strong>Saas</strong> Valley on two<br />

wheels. For example, with the ‘Full Day Riding’<br />

adventure package.<br />

When: mid-June to end of October<br />

Daily on request<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Mountain sports schools<br />

Book by 18:00, the evening before<br />

-> Mountain training, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

In the base camp for new climbers, you learn<br />

different knots, climbing techniques, types<br />

of abseiling and safety methods.<br />

When: mid-June to mid-October<br />

Daily on request<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Mountain sports schools<br />

Book by 18:00 the evening before<br />

Rope Park<br />

20 / 21 Experience the mountains


-> Gorge Alpine/Alpine Canyon,<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>–<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Accompanied by a mountain guide, you<br />

cross the <strong>Fee</strong> Ravine, located between<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> and <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund.<br />

When: mid-June to mid-October<br />

Daily on request (min. 4 persons)<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Mountain sports schools (p. 21)<br />

Book by 18:00 the evening before<br />

-> My first 4,000-metre mountain –<br />

Allalinhorn (4027 m)<br />

Everyone can safely climb the most popular<br />

4000-metre peak in our region with a mountain<br />

guide.<br />

When: Mid-June to mid-October<br />

Daily on request<br />

Max 4. persons per mountain guide.<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Mountain sports schools (p. 21)<br />

Book by 18:00 the evening before<br />

-> My 2 nd 4,000-metre mountain –<br />

Weissmies (4023 m)<br />

You can conquer the fairly difficult 4000-metre<br />

peak with a mountain guide.<br />

When: From mid-June to end of<br />

September, daily on request<br />

Max 4. persons per mountain guide.<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Mountain sports schools (p. 21)<br />

Book by 18:00 the evening before<br />

MOUNTAIN HUTS<br />

Almagelleralp, +41 79 629 78 08<br />

Almageller Hut, +41 27 957 11 79/<br />

+41 79 607 44 35<br />

Britannia Hut, +41 27 957 22 88<br />

Dom Hut, +41 27 967 26 34<br />

Europa Hut, +41 27 967 82 78<br />

Hohsaas , +41 27 957 17 08/<br />

+41 78 789 07 87<br />

Mischabel Hut, +41 27 957 13 17/<br />

+41 78 835 20 72<br />

Monte Rosa Hut, +41 956 31 50<br />

Täsch Hut, +41 27 967 39 13/<br />

+41 27 967 53 63<br />

Weissmies Hut, +41 27 957 25 54<br />

Note: Check the opening hours and availability<br />

of each hut in advance.<br />

BIKING<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<strong>Saas</strong> Valley has 70 km of marked<br />

bike routes for different requirements.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Bike transport available based on Hannig<br />

and Furggstalden timetable. No transport<br />

available for e-bikes and downhill bikes.<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>tal Bergbahnen AG<br />

+41 27 958 11 00<br />

-> Hohsaas, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Bike transport available based on Hannig<br />

timetable. No transport available for e-<br />

bikes and downhill bikes.<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>tal Bergbahnen AG,<br />

+41 27 958 11 00<br />

BIKE R<strong>EN</strong>TAL<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Cesar Sport Alpin, +41 27 957 37 33<br />

Intersport SportArt, +41 27 531 49 10<br />

Popcorn Shop, +41 27 958 50 00<br />

Sessaasfee, +41 78 725 78 00<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Intersport Zurbriggen, +41 27 957 14 40<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Elektrovelo Flora, +41 78 638 14 88<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa<br />

Pirmin Zurbriggen, +41 27 957 23 01<br />

CLIMBING PARK<br />

From mini parcours for ‘little’ climbers to<br />

adult parcours for adventurers<br />

-> ‘<strong>Fee</strong>chi’ region<br />

Gorge <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

-> ‘Zur Hohen Stiege’ region<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

-> ‘Almagelleralp/Allmageller Hut’ region<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Note: Ask your mountain guide for information<br />

about other climbing regions.<br />

Difficulty levels Via ferratas<br />

K1<br />

K2<br />

K3<br />

K4<br />

K5<br />

K6<br />

Easy<br />

ICE PAVILLON<br />

-> Mittelallalin, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Discover our ice grotto featuring unique ice<br />

sculptures at 3,500 m above sea level.<br />

Opening hours: Open daily from 09:30<br />

to 15:00 based on Metro Alpin<br />

timetable (p. 8/9)<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>tal Bergbahnen AG,<br />

+41 27 958 11 00,<br />

saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten<br />

Tip: Entry is free with the<br />

‘Metro Plus Ticket’ (p. 13).<br />

VIA FERRATAS<br />

You can tackle our via ferratas on your own<br />

or with a mountain guide.<br />

-> Mittaghorn (3143m), <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

An easy to moderate via ferrata, also recommended<br />

for beginners.<br />

Opening hours: End of June<br />

to start of October<br />

Duration: 5–6 hr (entire tour)<br />

Difficulty: K 2–3<br />

Starting point: Morenia<br />

Easy to moderately difficult, somewhat strenuous or exhausting at<br />

times<br />

Largely difficult, strenuous and exhausting<br />

Very difficult, very strenuous and very exhausting<br />

Extremely difficult, as very strenuous and extremely exhausting<br />

Extremely difficult, very strenuous and extremely exhausting, very<br />

good climbing technique required<br />

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-> Jägihorn (3206 m), <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

The highest via ferrata in the Western Alps<br />

and one of the most beautiful in Switzerland.<br />

Opening hours: End of June<br />

to mid-October<br />

Duration: 7 – 8 hrs (entire tour)<br />

Difficulty: K3 (variants 4 – 5)<br />

Starting point: Kreuzboden<br />

-> Mini Via Ferrata, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

A rather short via ferrata, suitable for beginners.<br />

The 40-metre abseil is a real highlight!<br />

Opening hours: June to start of October<br />

Information: Book by the evening before<br />

Duration: 2 hrs (ascent and descent)<br />

Difficulty: K3<br />

Starting point: <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

near cable car base station<br />

FEEBLITZ TOBOGGAN RUN<br />

Ride up to the start with a steep toboggan<br />

lift and whoosh down the mountain at<br />

speeds of up to 40 km/h.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours:<br />

14 June to 3 July:<br />

Daily 13:00 – 17:00<br />

4 July to 10 July:<br />

Daily 12:00 – 17:00<br />

11 July to 16 August:<br />

Daily 10:30 – 18:00<br />

17 August to 30 August:<br />

Daily 12:00 –17:30<br />

31 August to 30 October:<br />

Daily 12:30 – 17:00<br />

Information: <strong>Fee</strong>blitz toboggan run,<br />

+41 27 957 31 11, rodel@feeblitz.ch<br />

feeblitz.ch<br />

CHEESMAKING DEMO<br />

Watch real alpine farmers as they produce<br />

goat cheese and learn more about life in<br />

the Alps.<br />

-> Hannigalp, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: Start of June to start<br />

Of September on request<br />

Information/reservation:<br />

Up to 19:00 the evening before<br />

Max. 6 persons, +41 79 832 54 86<br />

SUNRISE TRIPS<br />

WITH BREAKFAST<br />

-> Mittelallalin, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: 19/30 July and 6/9/16/20 August<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Booking required until 16:00 the day<br />

before, +41 27 958 11 00<br />

bergbahnen@saas-fee.ch or at the<br />

Alpin Express ticket counter<br />

Min. participant number: 30 persons<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>tal Bergbahnen AG<br />

+41 27 958 11 00<br />

saas-fee.ch/sonnenaufgangsfahrten<br />

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SCOOTERS<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<strong>Saas</strong> Valley offers three routes for<br />

fast scooter trips.<br />

-> Hannig, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Length: 5.5 km<br />

Opening hours: Daily, based on<br />

Hannig timetable (p. 8/9)<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>tal Bergbahnen,<br />

+41 27 958 26 15<br />

saas-fee.ch/abenteuer<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Length/stations: 3 km<br />

and 15 challenge stations<br />

Start: At the minigolf course<br />

Information: From the respective Tourist<br />

Information Centre (p. 68/69)<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

HIKING<br />

Take a guided hike with trained and knowledgeable<br />

hiking guides.<br />

-> Kreuzboden, Monster scooter,<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Length: 11 km<br />

Opening hours: Daily, based on<br />

Kreuzboden timetable (p. 8/9)<br />

Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas,<br />

+41 27 958 15 80<br />

saas-fee.ch/abenteuer<br />

-> Furggstalden, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Length: 3.5 km<br />

Opening hours: Daily, based on<br />

Furggstalden timetable (p. 8/9)<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>tal Bergbahnen,<br />

+41 27 958 11 00<br />

saas-fee.ch/abenteuer<br />

Note: Booking for groups is required.<br />

VITA PARCOURS<br />

Discover a variety of running routes and<br />

challenge stations on our two Vita Parcours<br />

trails in the <strong>Saas</strong> Valley.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Length/stations: 3.3 km<br />

and 15 challenge stations<br />

Start: Wildi district<br />

-> Hiking guides<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Guides, +41 27 957 44 64<br />

Lori Bigler-Bumann, +41 79 613 44 19<br />

André Zurbriggen, +41 79 730 16 18<br />

Michaela Berchtold, +41 78 744 70 22<br />

Hilda Kalbermatten, +41 79 350 26 50<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<strong>Saas</strong> Valley has everything, from<br />

relaxed walks to high-alpine hikes. Enjoy<br />

350 km hiking trails with wonderful views of<br />

our mountain panorama.<br />

THEMED TRAILS<br />

AND NATURE TRAILS<br />

18 Four-thousanders at Hohsaas<br />

Almagell Adventure Trail<br />

Alpine Flower Trail<br />

Glacier Nature Trail<br />

Chapel Trail<br />

Kian’s Journey of Discovery<br />

Fairy Tale Trail, Meditation Way<br />

Sun Trail, Suonen Trail<br />

Furggstalden Forest Nature Trail<br />

Tranquillity Trail, Trail from <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Wellness and Fun Trail<br />

Zuckmayer Hiking Trail<br />

Wellness and Fun Trail<br />

Opening hours: June to approx. October<br />

Information: In all <strong>Saas</strong> Valley Tourist<br />

Information Centres,<br />

saas-fee.ch/wandern<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

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AQUA ALLALIN<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours: Start of June<br />

Indoor swimming pool: 10.00 – 21.00<br />

Fitness: 8.00 – 21.30<br />

Wellness: 10.00 – 21.30<br />

Information: Aqua Allalin<br />

+41 27 958 50 50, aqua-allalin.ch<br />

Note: Save 20% with the <strong>Saas</strong>talCard!<br />

BEACH VOLLEYBALL<br />

-> Kalbermatten sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours: Start of June to end of<br />

October, daily<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Booking for groups required.<br />

Buvette Sportplatz Kalbermatten<br />

+41 27 957 24 54<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

-> Wichel sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Opening hours: Start of Mai to end of<br />

October, daily<br />

Information: Gemeinde <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

+41 27 957 24 31<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

-> At Biotop Zermeiggern,<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Opening hours: Start of Mai to end of<br />

October, daily<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell Tourist<br />

Information Centre<br />

+41 27 958 18 88<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

BREW BEER<br />

Brew your own Valais glacier brew in one of<br />

the smallest breweries in Switzerland.<br />

-> Bäckerei Imseng, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: On request,<br />

min. of 6, max. of 12 persons<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

+41 27 958 12 58, hotel-imseng.ch<br />

LIBRARY<br />

In addition to books, you can also borrow<br />

audio books and DVDs – free of charge.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Opening hours:<br />

Monday 16:00 – 20:00<br />

Thursday 18:00 – 20:00<br />

During school holidays:<br />

Monday 18:00 – 20:00<br />

Information: Gemeinde- & Schulbibliothek,<br />

Schulhausstrasse 20<br />

3910 <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund, +41 79 478 02 13,<br />

bibliosaas@hotmail.com, 3910.ch<br />

-> Public bookcase, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Located at the former telephone booth in<br />

the community centre in <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>. Take a<br />

book, leave a book.<br />

BOULDERING ROOM<br />

Here climbing enthusiasts can enjoy threemetre-high<br />

walls across an area of 120 m 2 .<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Opening hours: Daily 8:00 – 23:00<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund Tourist Information Centre,<br />

+41 27 958 18 55<br />

Hotel Alpha, +41 27 957 20 06,<br />

saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten<br />

VILLAGE TOURS<br />

Take a village tour and discover more about<br />

the history of the <strong>Saas</strong> Valley.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>er Museum, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: 23 June to 15 October<br />

Tuesday, 17:00 or on request<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>er Museum, +41 79 220 28 53<br />

saas-fee.ch/dorfrundgaenge<br />

EXCITING JOURNEY INTO<br />

THE SAAS VALLEY PAST<br />

Tourism pastor, author and blogger Christoph<br />

Gysel takes you on a village tour. Discover<br />

interesting and amusing facts about<br />

the history, culture, and mythology of the<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Valley.<br />

-> Infocenter Hohsaas<br />

When: Monday 17:45<br />

Information/reservations: (DE)<br />

Reservation until Monday 12:00<br />

Hohsaas Info Centre, +41 27 958 18 55<br />

saas-fee.ch/dorfrundgaenge<br />

NEARBY DAY-TRIP<br />

DESTINATIONS<br />

The following convenient day trips are available:<br />

-> Day trip to Zermatt<br />

Visit the village at the foot of the<br />

Matterhorn.<br />

When: Friday 8:00<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

by Thursday 17:00,<br />

Pauli Reisen, +41 27 957 17 57<br />

-> Thermal baths, Leukerbad<br />

Europe’s largest alpine thermal baths.<br />

Information: Leukerbad Therme,<br />

+41 27 472 20 20,<br />

info@leukerbad-therme.ch,<br />

leukerbad-therme.ch<br />

-> Brigerbad thermal baths, Brig<br />

A newly designed thermal bath, spacious<br />

spa, new wellness and beauty area.<br />

Opening hours: Daily 9:00 – 21:00<br />

Information:<br />

Thermalquellen Brigerbad AG<br />

+41 27 948 48 48<br />

thermalquellen@brigerbad.ch<br />

thermalbad-wallis.ch<br />

Note: Save 10% with the <strong>Saas</strong>talCard!<br />

FITNESS<br />

-> Fat-burner/Legs, Bums & Tums<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: From 1 July<br />

Every Thursday 18:45 – 19:35<br />

Information: Aqua Allalin,<br />

+41 27 958 50 50, saas-fee.ch/wellness<br />

-> Morning gym, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

When: 15 June to 30 October<br />

Daily 8:30 – 9:00<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Book until 18:00 the evening before<br />

Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen<br />

+41 27 957 23 01, saas-fee.ch/wellness<br />

-> Fitness rooms<br />

Aqua Allalin, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>, +41 27 958 50 50<br />

CH Krafttraining, saas-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

+41 79 660 59 39<br />

CrossFit <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>, +41 78 811 37 13<br />

Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & SPA,<br />

+41 27 958 19 00<br />

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HALL<strong>EN</strong>BAD ∙ WELLNESS ∙ FITNESS<br />

MASSAG<strong>EN</strong> ∙ BEAUTY ∙ BISTRO 4000<br />

ÖFFNUNGSZEIT<strong>EN</strong>:<br />

Hallenbad 10.00–21.00 Uhr<br />

Wellness 10.00–21.30 Uhr<br />

Fitness 08.00–21.30 Uhr<br />

<strong>NEU</strong>:<br />

1 Monat<br />

Fitness-Abonnement<br />

CHF 150.–<br />

FOXTRAIL<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

If you are looking for a special activity, you<br />

should try this! With Foxtrail, the most exciting<br />

scavenger hunt in Switzerland, you can solve<br />

fun puzzles, decipher secret messages and<br />

look for hidden clues. This memorable adventure<br />

is suitable for friends, families and companiesand<br />

NEW in the <strong>Saas</strong> Valley from summer<br />

<strong>2020</strong>! Further information at foxtrail.ch.<br />

GOLF DRIVING RANGE/ALPINE<br />

GOLF SIX-HOLE GOLF COURSE<br />

The driving range and the artificial green at<br />

Sportplatz Kalbermatten are suitable for beginners<br />

and seasoned golfers.<br />

-> Kalbermatten sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours:<br />

End of June to start of October<br />

Daily 8:30 – 19:00<br />

Information: Buvette Sportplatz<br />

Kalbermatten, +41 27 957 24 54<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

KLETTERDOME<br />

(INDOOR CLIMBING)<br />

The <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> car park has three climbing<br />

routes with varying degrees of difficulty.<br />

Courses are available from the <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

mountain guide office.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours:<br />

Daily 08:00 – 22:00<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Car park management<br />

+41 27 958 15 70, kletterdome.ch<br />

Note: Equipment can be rented from<br />

various sports shops or from the<br />

mountain sports schools.<br />

KNEIPP FACILITIES<br />

-> Bifig, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Information: Tourist Office <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

+41 27 958 18 58<br />

-> Kreuzboden, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas<br />

+41 958 15 80<br />

Aqua Allalin<br />

Panoramastrasse 1 | 3906 <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Tel. 027 958 50 60 | info@aqua-allalin.ch<br />

www.youthhostel.ch/aqua-allalin<br />

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-> Furggstalden, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Information: Tourist Information Centre<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

+41 27 958 18 88<br />

COOKING CLASS IN GROUPS<br />

AND PAIRS<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Learn how to prepare local dishes and take a<br />

taste of the <strong>Saas</strong> Valley home with you.<br />

When: On request<br />

Information: Horny Chef<br />

+41 79 817 58 34<br />

saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten<br />

MICRO-BOWLING<br />

Micro-bowling is an ideal alternative for evening<br />

catch-ups or when the weather’s bad.<br />

-> Haus Lehnhof, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours: From 20:00 on request<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Regula Imseng, +41 27 957 10 52<br />

-> Hotel Wellness & Spa<br />

Pirmin Zurbriggen, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Opening hours: 15 June to 30 October<br />

Daily 8:00 – 23:00<br />

Information:<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen,<br />

+41 27 957 23 01<br />

saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten


MINIGOLF<br />

Minigolf against our mountain backdrop is a<br />

special treat. (Booking for groups required).<br />

-> Minigolf cours, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours:<br />

Mid-June–mid-July:<br />

Sun – Fri 11.00 – 18:00<br />

Mid-July–mid-August:<br />

Daily 10:30 – 20:00<br />

Mid-August–end of October:<br />

Sun – Fri 11:00 – 18:00<br />

Closed at 6 September <strong>2020</strong><br />

Information: +41 79 342 86 64<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

-> Minigolf course, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Opening hours: Start of June to<br />

mid-October, daily 10:30 – 21:00<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

-> Minigolf tournament, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

When: July & August<br />

Every Thursday 20:00, min. 4 persons<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES<br />

Our cultural activities<br />

-> Miis Atelier, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

All types of pottery and ceramics. Custom<br />

orders possible.<br />

Opening hours: On request<br />

Information: +41 78 639 86 59<br />

jkriesterer@bluewin.ch, miis-atelier.ch<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>er Museum, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

The history of the <strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

Opening hours: 23 June to 15 October<br />

Tue and Thu 14:30 – 17:00<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>er Museum<br />

+41 79 220 28 53, damian@damitas.ch<br />

saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten<br />

-> Info cinema Mattmark, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Interesting facts about the largest natural<br />

dam in Europe.<br />

Opening hours: Daily from road opening<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell Mattmark<br />

Location: Restaurant Mattmark<br />

1 st floor, Mattmark reservoir<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88<br />

-> Power station tour, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

When: Free group tours<br />

Opening hours: On request<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Booking required at least<br />

14 days in advance<br />

+41 27 953 70 00, kwm.ch/vorort<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>er Museum<br />

-> Bakery Museum, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours:<br />

Daily 7:00 – 19:00<br />

Information: Bäckerei Imseng<br />

+41 27 958 12 58, hotel-imseng.ch<br />

-> Alexander Burgener ‘King of the<br />

Mountain Guides’, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Opening hours: On request<br />

Information: Hohsaas Info Centre<br />

+41 27 958 18 55<br />

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-> Casa Brillante, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours: On request<br />

Information: Christa Zurbriggen<br />

+41 79 342 97 48, casa-brillante.ch<br />

NORDIC WALKING<br />

Walking with special sticks turns classic<br />

walking into an effective workout for the<br />

entire body.<br />

-> Helsana Swiss Running Walking Trail,<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Various routes are available on the 15 kmlong<br />

Helsana Swiss Running Walking Trail.<br />

Starting point: Wildi district, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

-> Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin<br />

Zurbriggen, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

When: 15 June to 30 October<br />

Mon and Thu 09:00<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen<br />

+41 27 957 23 01<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

PÉTANQUE (BOCCIA)<br />

Pétanque (Boccia) is a very easy and popular<br />

game that you can play in various locations.<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

-> Restaurant La Gorge, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours: End of June<br />

to mid-October, daily<br />

Information: Restaurant La Gorge<br />

+41 27 958 16 80<br />

-> Hotel Christiania, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Opening hours: End of June<br />

to October, daily 10:00 – 21:00<br />

Information: Hotel Christiania<br />

+41 27 957 28 63<br />

-> At the minigolf course, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Opening hours: June to<br />

mid-October, daily 10:30 – 21:00<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88<br />

PIT PAT<br />

This is a fusion of minigolf and billiards. The<br />

game comprises 18 different tables with<br />

obstacles. Whoever takes the fewest shots,<br />

wins. saas-fee.ch/aktivitaeten<br />

-> Hotel Tenne, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours: 27 June to 27 October<br />

Daily from opening hours of<br />

Restaurant Tenne<br />

Information: Hotel Tenne<br />

+41 27 957 12 12<br />

-> At the minigolf course, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Opening hours: Start of June<br />

to mid-October, daily 10:30 – 21:00<br />

(booking for groups required)<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88<br />

BAKE RYE BREAD<br />

Learn the art of baking rye bread.<br />

-> Bäckerei Imseng, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: On request<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

+41 27 958 12 58, hotel-imseng.ch<br />

REX KULTURHAUS<br />

The new location in <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> for theatre,<br />

cinema, music and lectures.<br />

-> Information:<br />

+41 27 530 05 61, rex-saas-fee.ch<br />

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EV<strong>EN</strong>ING OF TALES AND<br />

LEG<strong>EN</strong>DS<br />

Make yourself comfortable with a glass of<br />

wine by candlelight in the rustic <strong>Saas</strong>erstübli<br />

(Dorfgasse 11) and listen to exciting Walser<br />

tales and legends.<br />

-> Old village, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

When: Every Thursday<br />

20:15 or on request<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Book until Thursday 12:00, min. 4 persons<br />

Hohsaas Info Centre, +41 27 958 18 55<br />

saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten<br />

SWIMMING POOL CINEMA<br />

Enjoy a film night in the wellness area of the<br />

Hotel Pirmin Zurbriggen in <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell.<br />

-> Hotel Wellness & Spa<br />

Pirmin Zurbriggen, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

When: 15 July to 30 October<br />

Tuesday 20:45<br />

Information: Hotel Wellness & Spa<br />

Pirmin Zurbriggen, +41 27 957 23 01<br />

wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch<br />

SPORTS GROUNDS AND FOOT-<br />

BALL PITCHES<br />

In addition to sports grounds and football<br />

pitches, we also have a skate park in<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>.<br />

-> Kalbermatten sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours: Start of June<br />

to end of October, daily<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Buvette Sportplatz Kalbermatten<br />

+41 27 957 24 54<br />

-> Wichel sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Opening hours: Start of May<br />

to start of October, daily<br />

Information/reservations: Municipality<br />

of <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund, +41 27 957 24 31<br />

-> Sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Opening hours: May to October, daily<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88<br />

-> Sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-Balen<br />

Opening hours: Start of May to end of<br />

October, daily<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Dorfladen (village shop), <strong>Saas</strong>-Balen<br />

+41 27 957 24 56<br />

Note: Groups please book in advance<br />

T<strong>EN</strong>NIS<br />

The tennis courts are located directly adjacent<br />

to the sports ground (Sportplatz).<br />

saas-fee.ch/sommersport<br />

-> Kalbermatten sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Opening hours: Start of June<br />

to end of October, daily 8:00 – 21:00<br />

Information: Buvette Sportplatz<br />

Kalbermatten, +41 27 957 24 54<br />

-> Wichel sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Opening hours: Start of May<br />

to end of October, daily 8:00 – 21:00<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Infomation Centre Hohsaas <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

+41 27 958 18 55<br />

-> Sports ground, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Opening hours: Start of May to end of<br />

October, daily 8:00 – 21:00<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88<br />

WATER SPORTS<br />

Water aerobics is a gentle yet effective way<br />

to train the entire body. Water is a perfect<br />

medium for training movement, building<br />

muscle and increasing strength and endurance.<br />

-> Aqua Gym, <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

When: 15 July to 30 October<br />

Daily 8:00 – 20:30<br />

Information: Hotel Wellness & Spa<br />

Pirmin Zurbriggen, +41 27 957 23 01<br />

wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch<br />

-> Aqua Gym 50+, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: From 2 July<br />

every Tuesday 9:00 – 9:50<br />

Information/Reservations:<br />

min. 2 participants, Aqua Allalin<br />

+41 27 958 50 50<br />

youthhostel.ch/aqua-allalin<br />

YOGA<br />

-> Tiziana Rossi, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Vinyasa Yoga:<br />

Monday 8:00 – 9:30<br />

Friday 19:00 – 20:30<br />

Power Yoga:<br />

Thursday 18:30 – 19:30<br />

Meeting point:<br />

Gletscherstube (Municipality)<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Tiziana Rossi, +41 79 705 73 83<br />

info@tizianarossi.ch, tizianarossi.ch<br />

-> The Capra, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: 6 July to 28 September<br />

Qigong*: Monday 9:00 – 10:00<br />

Yoga for Health: Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30<br />

Tai chi*: Friday 9:00 – 10:30<br />

Yoga for health: Saturday 6:30 – 8:00<br />

Meeting point: Hotel The Capra<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

+41 27 958 13 58, spa@capra.ch<br />

*in the garden, weather permitting<br />

-> Yoga House, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Hatha yoga: Tuesday: 8:30-10:00<br />

Thursday: 19:00-20:30<br />

Current timetable:<br />

hotel-bristol-saas-fee.ch<br />

Meeting point: Yoga House, Hotel Bristol<br />

Information/Reservations:<br />

+41 78 790 13 98<br />

info@hotel-bristol-saas-fee.ch<br />

ZUMBA<br />

-> Hotel Alpin, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: 24 June to 28 October<br />

Every Tuesday 19:00 – 20:00<br />

Booking required<br />

Information: Ramona Supersaxo<br />

+41 79 828 97 78<br />

saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten<br />

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WELLNESS FACILITIES<br />

Following is the explanation for the table below.<br />

-> Wellness plus<br />

Wellness staff, wellness area (larger than<br />

300 m 2 ), beauty department, at least six fitness<br />

machines, more than five treatments<br />

available seven days a week, swimming<br />

pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam bath, solarium,<br />

complimentary water and tea, newspapers,<br />

relaxation area.<br />

-> Wellness light<br />

Swimming pool or whirlpool, sauna or steam<br />

bath, one wellness package.<br />

Note: You can find all details and further information<br />

at: saas-fee.ch/wellness<br />

Wellness facilities <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Aqua Allalin<br />

Walliserhof<br />

Grand-Hotel & Spa<br />

Schweizerhof<br />

The Capra<br />

Wellness facilities <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa<br />

Pirmin Zurbriggen<br />

Wellness-Hotel<br />

Christiania<br />

+41 27 958 50 50, youthhostel.ch/aqua-allalin<br />

info@aqua-allalin.ch<br />

+41 27 958 19 00, walliserhof-saasfee.ch<br />

info@walliserhof-saasfee.ch<br />

+41 27 958 75 75, schweizerhof-saasfee.ch<br />

info@schweizerhof-saasfee.ch<br />

+41 27 958 13 58, capra.ch<br />

welcome@capra.ch<br />

+41 27 957 23 01, wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch<br />

pirmin.zurbriggen@rhone.ch<br />

+41 27 957 28 63, hotel-christiania.ch<br />

hotel.christiania@bluewin.ch<br />

Wellness Plus<br />

Wellness Plus<br />

Wellness Plus<br />

Wellness Plus<br />

Wellness Plus<br />

Wellness Light<br />

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Events<br />

We<br />

love celebrating with you. We, the people of <strong>Saas</strong>,<br />

are proud of our homeland and enjoy a chance to celebrate<br />

our traditions. That is why we celebrate often and<br />

gladly – the diversity of our customs is reflected in our<br />

events. Whether it’s summer or winter, we always find<br />

reasons to get together and socialise. Enrich your holidays<br />

by diving with us into the <strong>Saas</strong> culture!<br />

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Events


Date Event Location<br />

21.06.20 <strong>Saas</strong>er Gourmet Trail <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

21.06.20 Alpine Show Triftalp <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

12.07.20 Schäferfest (Shepherds' Festival) <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

11. & 12.07.20 Summer Opening Ski area <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

19.07.20<br />

EV<strong>EN</strong>T HIGHLIGHTS<br />

-> Märliwucha,<br />

26 – 31 July <strong>2020</strong>, <strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

NEW PRODUCTION! Embark with us on a<br />

weeklong journey packed full of fairy tales,<br />

stories, performances and other surprises.<br />

The Märliwucha returns this year, too. But<br />

this time, there’s magic to be found throughout<br />

all of <strong>Saas</strong> Valley.<br />

saas-fee.ch/maerchenwoche<br />

Spanferkelfest Alte Dorfmusik<br />

(Suckling Pig Festival hosted by Alte Dorfmusik)<br />

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<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

22. & 23.07.20 Circus Harlekin <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

26. – 31.07.20 Märliwucha <strong>Saas</strong> Valley <strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

31.07. & 01.08.20 National Holiday/Federal Holiday <strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

01.08.20 Folklore Parade <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

02.08.20 Jens Blatter Charity Marathon <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

05.08.20<br />

Fest Maria zum Schnee<br />

(Feast of Our Lady of the Snow)<br />

Monte Moro Pass<br />

08.08.20 Goat Festival <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

08./09.08.20 <strong>Saas</strong>tal Adventure Days <strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

15.08.20 Alpine festival Triftalp <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

06.09.20 Nostalgic Culinary Mile <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

12.09.20 Mattmark Memorial Half-Marathon <strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

7 – 27.09.<strong>2020</strong> <strong>Saas</strong>er Gaumengaudi<br />

(local culinary event)<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong> Valley Adventure Days,<br />

8 – 9 August <strong>2020</strong>, <strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

Whether you prefer alpine adventures, biking,<br />

yoga, hiking or family time; this weekend<br />

gives you the chance to try the summer<br />

activities in the <strong>Saas</strong> Valley with the purchase<br />

of the Adventure Pass. The three festival<br />

centres provide additional information and<br />

advice on site.<br />

saas-fee.ch/adventuredays<br />

-> Nostalgic Culinary Mile,<br />

6 September <strong>2020</strong>, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Along the village street, our ‘antique’ hoteliers<br />

and hosts offer special dishes from bygone<br />

days. Dress up and join the Nostalgic<br />

Culinary Mile too.<br />

saas-fee.ch/nostalgische-genussmeile<br />

Weekly programme<br />

Monday<br />

Tuesday<br />

Wednesday<br />

Thursday<br />

Friday<br />

Kids Days<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Valley, afternoon<br />

July and August<br />

Hiking with the <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Valley Tourism Team<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Valley, morning<br />

23 June – 13 October <strong>2020</strong><br />

Experience Evening<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Valley, 20:00<br />

24.June – 14 October <strong>2020</strong><br />

Evening of Tales and Legends<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund, 20:15<br />

25 June – 15 October <strong>2020</strong><br />

Summer Market<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>, 16.07.– 27.08.20<br />

Every Thursday<br />

Kids Days<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Valley, afternoon<br />

July and August<br />

Events<br />

-> Mattmark Memorial Half-Marathon,<br />

12 September <strong>2020</strong>, <strong>Saas</strong> Valley<br />

This half-marathon commemorates the disaster<br />

that occurred during construction of<br />

the Mattmark Dam in 1965. The route goes<br />

from <strong>Saas</strong>-Balen to Mattmark reservoir.<br />

saas-fee.ch/mattmark-halbmarathon<br />

Note: All information is subject to<br />

change. The detailed event calendar is<br />

available from Tourist Information Centres<br />

or online at saas-fee.ch/events.<br />

Exciting journey into the<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Valley's past<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund, 17:00<br />

22 June – 12 August <strong>2020</strong><br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Folklore Evening<br />

(Performance by the village<br />

associations)<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>tal, 20:00<br />

23 June – 9 September <strong>2020</strong><br />

Summer Concert<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> valley, 20:00<br />

July and August


For Families<br />

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TRIP TO HOHSILAND<br />

At Hohsi-Land on Kreuzboden, your little<br />

ones can enjoy a play area, animals and a<br />

climbing tower with a 13-metre-long chute.<br />

HANDICRAFTS FOR KIDS<br />

Children over the age of six can express their<br />

creativity under the instruction of Erika Zurbriggen.<br />

-> Kreuzboden, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Opening hours: Based on Kreuzboden<br />

timetable (p. 8/9)<br />

Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas,<br />

+41 27 958 15 80, hohsaas.info<br />

-> Boutique Sun-Flower, <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

When: On request, Tuesday to Saturday<br />

Information: Boutique Sun-Flower<br />

+41 79 205 60 78<br />

saaserheim.ch/boutique-sun-flower<br />

BAKING WITH GLOBI<br />

With Lukas Imseng – the author of the Globi<br />

book ‘Backen mit Globi’ (‘Baking with Globi’),<br />

kids can bake their own bread.<br />

-> Bäckerei Imseng, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

When: Tuesday 9:00<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Until Monday 18:00, Bäckerei Imseng,<br />

+41 27 958 12 58, hotel-imseng.ch<br />

KIAN’S JOURNEY<br />

OF DISCOVERY<br />

In Kian’s Adventure Land, children discover<br />

secret codes at ten stations, crack the code<br />

and win a great prize.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

When: Start of June to October<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Tourist Information Centre,<br />

+41 27 958 18 88<br />

saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten<br />

Note: Allow two days for the ten stations.<br />

CHILDCARE<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen,<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Opening hours: 15 June to 30 October<br />

Sun – Fri 16:30 – 21:00<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen<br />

+41 27 957 23 01<br />

wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch<br />

PETTING ZOO<br />

In addition to the tame yet wild marmots,<br />

there are also two petting zoos for children.<br />

Restaurant Waldhüs Bodmen, <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Spielplatz Hohsi-Land Kreuzboden<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Information:<br />

saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten<br />

FAIRY TALE TRAIL<br />

Discover <strong>Saas</strong> tales and legends on our Fairy<br />

Tale Trail.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Duration: approx. 30 minutes<br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58<br />

saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten<br />

Märliwucha<br />

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<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

MARMOTS<br />

Our marmots like to be fed with nuts and<br />

carrots all summer long (either at Spielboden<br />

or at Stafelwald).<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58<br />

saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten<br />

PLAYGROUNDS<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Nursery school,<br />

Sportplatz Kalbermatten,<br />

Mountain Restaurant Hannig,<br />

Wildi, Wolfsgrube, Hotel Tenne,<br />

Melchboden, Gletschergrotte<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Ziebel (village lift), tennis court,<br />

doctor’s office, Kreuzboden<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Lake, schoolhouse<br />

Information:<br />

saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten<br />

Note: The village maps show the<br />

locations of the playgrounds.<br />

TREASURE HUNT IN VALAIS<br />

An active experience in nature hiking and<br />

doing fun puzzles.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58<br />

saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten<br />

ANIMAL TREASURE HUNT<br />

Searching for alpine animals teaches children<br />

more about their behaviour and lifestyle.<br />

Get a small surprise with the correct<br />

answer in the tourist information centre.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58<br />

saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten<br />

HIKING WITH PRAMS<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> – Waldhüs Bodmen –<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell: approx. 45 min<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> – Talstation Felskinn –<br />

Wolfsgrube: approx. 40 min<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> – Fletschhorn: approx. 30 min<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund – <strong>Saas</strong>-Balen:<br />

approx. 60 min<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell – <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund:<br />

approx. 60 min<br />

Dammkrone – Mattmark:<br />

approx. 30min<br />

Information:<br />

saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten<br />

Note: More information on pram-friendly<br />

and wheelchair-friendly trails as well as<br />

playgrounds and campfires is provided<br />

on the Attractions map.<br />

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Restaurants & Nightlife<br />

Enjoyment is a must. That is because nothing rounds<br />

off your <strong>Saas</strong> experience better than outstanding food.<br />

Savour our versatile, high-quality cuisine and enjoy<br />

delicious treats from the Valais Alps, <strong>Saas</strong> specialities<br />

and well-known Swiss delicacies. Whether accompanied<br />

by a mountain panoramic view or in an authentic<br />

atmosphere – in our restaurants, you’ll be sure to get<br />

your money's worth.<br />

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-> Après-ski and summer bars<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Nesti’s Ski Bar +41 76 539 32 78 popcorn.ch<br />

POPCORN! Bar +41 76 539 32 78<br />

Skibar <strong>Fee</strong>blitz +41 76 539 32 78<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Alpina +41 27 957 24 43<br />

info@bergrestaurant-alpina.ch<br />

Furggstalden +41 27 957 55 55<br />

Heidbodme +41 79 174 02 20<br />

bergrestaurant-alpina.ch<br />

-> Mountain restaurants<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Alpenblick +41 76 539 32 78<br />

info@alpenblick-saasfee.ch<br />

Berghütte<br />

Längfluh<br />

Bergrestaurant<br />

Hannig<br />

+41 79 417 68 16<br />

bergbahnen@saas-fee.ch<br />

+41 27 957 14 19<br />

info@morenia.ch<br />

Britanniahütte SAC +41 27 957 22 88<br />

info@britannia.ch<br />

Drehrestaurant<br />

Allalin<br />

+41 77 459 30 71<br />

drehrestaurant@saas-fee.ch<br />

Felskinn +41 79 231 27 58<br />

bf3000.saas-fee@gmx.ch<br />

Gletschergrotte +41 27 957 21 60<br />

info@gletschergrotte.ch<br />

Spielboden +41 27 957 22 12<br />

bergbahnen@saas-fee.ch<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Hohsaas +41 78 789 07 87<br />

info@hohsaas-bergrestaurant.ch<br />

Kreuzboden +41 27 957 29 45<br />

restaurant.kreuzboden@hohsaas.info<br />

Weissmieshütte +41 27 957 25 54<br />

huette@weissmieshuette.ch<br />

alpenblick-saasfee.ch<br />

britannia.ch<br />

gletschergrotte.ch<br />

spielboden.ch<br />

hohsaas-bergrestaurant.ch<br />

weissmieshuette.ch<br />

-> Cafés/Tea rooms<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Bistro4000 +41 27 958 50 50<br />

wellnesshostel4000@youthhostel.ch<br />

POPCORN! Bar +41 27 958 50 00<br />

hotel@popcorn.ch<br />

Tea-Room Imseng +41 27 958 125 58<br />

info@hotel-imseng.ch<br />

Tea-Room Sporting +41 27 957 22 85<br />

supibeck@bluewin.ch<br />

The Capra Lounge +41 27 958 13 58<br />

welcome@capra.ch<br />

The Summit<br />

Coffee & Lounge<br />

+41 79 947 30 64<br />

thesummit3906@gmail.com<br />

12-inch Cof<strong>Fee</strong> +41 76 422 24 89<br />

info@12inch.coffee<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Cabane +41 27 957 22 98<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>er Bäckerei-<br />

Konditorei<br />

+41 27 957 29 02<br />

saaser-baeckerei@bluewin.ch<br />

S'Träumli +41 27 957 11 66<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Jock's Tearoom,<br />

Lounge & Bistro<br />

+41 27 957 30 30<br />

jock.rs@bluewin.ch<br />

popcorn.ch<br />

hotel-imseng.ch<br />

capra.ch<br />

12inch.coffee<br />

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-> Nightlife<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Aussie Bar +41 79 734 47 24<br />

aussieman@bluewin.ch<br />

Chämi Bar +41 27 957 17 47<br />

chaemi-stuba@bluewin.ch<br />

Nesti’s Ski Bar +41 76 539 32 78<br />

Metro Cocktail Bar +41 27 957 14 10<br />

helenaangles@gmail.com<br />

Poison Club +41 27 957 65 65<br />

info@poison-club.ch<br />

POPCORN! Club +41 27 958 50 00<br />

hotel@popcorn.ch<br />

Pic Pic +41 27 957 25 35<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Rock Café +41 78 909 39 54<br />

info@saasfeerockcafe.com<br />

Steinbock Bar +41 27 957 27 47<br />

info@arvu-stuba.ch<br />

The Capra Bar &<br />

Lounge<br />

+41 27 958 13 58<br />

welcome@capra.ch<br />

Pubwise +41 79 153 95 97<br />

info@pubwise.ch<br />

Vieux Chalet Fumoir +41 27 957 28 92<br />

info@vieux-chalet-saas-fee.ch<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Platzhirsch +41 78 638 14 24<br />

info@gastroline-saas.ch<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Groovy Bar +41 78 638 14 88<br />

chaemi-stuba.ch<br />

poison-club.ch<br />

popcorn.ch<br />

saasfeerockcafe.com<br />

arvu-stuba.ch<br />

capra.ch<br />

pubwise.ch<br />

vieux-chalet-saas-fee.ch<br />

gastroline-saas.ch<br />

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-> Restaurants<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Alphitta +41 27 957 10 50<br />

info@alpendoerfli.ch<br />

Arvu Stuba +41 27 957 27 47<br />

info@arvu-stuba.ch<br />

BelMont +41 27 530 12 28<br />

apart@belmont-saas-fee.ch<br />

Bristol +41 27 958 12 12<br />

info@hotel-bristol-saas-fee.ch<br />

Boccalino +41 27 957 17 31<br />

info@pizzeria-boccalino.ch<br />

Carnotzet Europa +41 27 958 96 00<br />

info@europa-saasfee.ch<br />

Cäsar Ritz + 41 27 958 19 00<br />

info@walliserhof-saasfee.ch<br />

Chämi-Stuba +41 27 957 17 47<br />

chaemi-stuba@bluewin.ch<br />

Da Rasso +41 27 957 15 26<br />

info@da-rasso.ch<br />

Del Ponte + 41 27 958 19 00<br />

info@walliserhof-saasfee.ch<br />

Dom Stübli +41 76 228 58 99<br />

Info@domstuebli-saasfee.ch<br />

Don Ciccio +41 27 957 40 20<br />

donciccio@bluewin.ch<br />

Essstube +41 27 957 00 22<br />

info@hotelmarmotte.ch<br />

Fletschhorn +41 27 957 21 31<br />

info@fletschhorn.ch<br />

Hofsaal Schweizerhof +41 27 958 75 75<br />

info@schweizerhof-saasfee.ch<br />

alpendoerfli.ch<br />

arvu-stuba.ch<br />

belmont-saas-fee.ch<br />

hotel-bristol-saas-fee.ch<br />

pizzeria-boccalino.ch<br />

europa-saasfee.ch<br />

walliserhof-saasfee.ch<br />

chaemi-stuba.ch<br />

da-rasso.ch<br />

walliserhof-saasfee.ch<br />

domstuebli-saasfee.ch<br />

donciccio-saasfee.ch<br />

hotelmarmotte.ch<br />

fletschhorn.ch<br />

schweizerhof-saasfee.ch<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

La Cabana +41 27 530 06 85<br />

La Ferme +41 27 958 15 60<br />

saasfee@sunstar.ch<br />

Mistral +41 27 958 92 10<br />

info@hotel-mistral.ch<br />

Restaurant4000 +41 27 958 50 50<br />

wellnesshostel4000@youthhostel.ch<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>erhof +41 27 958 98 98<br />

info@saaserhof.ch<br />

Schäferstube +41 27 957 25 37<br />

welcome@schaeferstube.ch<br />

Skihütte Burgener +41 27 958 92 80<br />

info@the-larix.ch<br />

Steakhouse Central +41 27 957 25 45<br />

info@steakhouse-saasfee.ch<br />

Tenne +41 27 957 12 12<br />

hotel.tenne@saas-fee.ch<br />

The Capra Brasserie +41 27 958 13 58<br />

welcome@capra.ch<br />

The Larix +41 27 958 92 80<br />

info@the-larix.ch<br />

Vieux Chalet +41 27 957 28 92<br />

info@vieux-chalet-saas-fee.ch<br />

Waldhüs Bodmen +41 27 957 20 75<br />

info@waldhues-bodmen.ch<br />

Walliserkanne +41 27 958 10 18<br />

info@allalin.ch<br />

Zur Mühle +41 27 957 26 76<br />

info@zurmuehle-saas-fee.ch<br />

saasfee.sunstar.ch<br />

hotel-mistral.ch<br />

saaserhof.ch<br />

schaeferstube.ch<br />

the-larix.ch<br />

steakhouse-saasfee.ch<br />

hotel-tenne.ch<br />

capra.ch<br />

the-larix.ch<br />

vieux-chalet-saas-fee.ch<br />

waldhues-bodmen.ch<br />

allalin.ch<br />

zurmuehle-saas-fee.ch<br />

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<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Alpha +41 27 957 20 06<br />

info@hotelalphasaas.ch<br />

Bärgsunnu +41 27 957 25 18<br />

hotel@baergsunnu.ch<br />

Bergheimat +41 27 957 20 66<br />

bergheimat@top-of-saas.ch<br />

Eden +41 27 957 29 39<br />

info@eden-saasgrund.ch<br />

Moulin +41 27 957 29 12<br />

info@hotel-moulin.ch<br />

Roby +41 27 957 12 62<br />

info@roby.ch<br />

Unter den Bodmen +41 79 174 02 20<br />

olapawelczak@yahoo.de<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Central +41 27 957 17 17<br />

info@centralsaastal.com<br />

Channa +41 27 957 26 21<br />

channa@bayard-art.ch<br />

Christiania +41 27 957 28 63<br />

hotel.christiania@bluewin.ch<br />

Kristall-Saphir +41 27 958 17 00<br />

kristall@kristall.ch<br />

Mattmarkblick +41 27 957 30 40<br />

info@mattmarkblick.ch<br />

Monte Moro +41 27 957 30 40<br />

info@mattmarkblick.ch<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Balen<br />

Enzian +41 27 957 20 87<br />

norbert.enzian@bluewin.ch<br />

Little India +41 27 957 20 29<br />

bunat@bluewin.ch<br />

hotelalphasaas.ch<br />

baergsunnu.ch<br />

top-of-saas.ch<br />

eden-saasgrund.ch<br />

hotel-moulin.ch<br />

roby.ch<br />

centralsaastal.ch<br />

bayard-art.ch<br />

hotel-christiania.ch<br />

kristall.ch<br />

mattmarkblick.ch<br />

mattmarkblick.ch<br />

restaurant-enzian.ch<br />

littleindiavalais.ch<br />

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Information<br />

06<br />

Emergency contacts<br />

General emergency numbers 112<br />

Rescue service/air rescue service 144<br />

Police 117<br />

Fire brigade 118<br />

Regional police +41 27 958 11 61<br />

Piste rescue service (Only during the ski season) +41 27 958 11 11<br />

Doctors<br />

Dr. Stephanie & Dr. Stefan Kuonen<br />

Haltenstrasse 8, 3906 <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Arztpraxis <strong>Saas</strong>tal<br />

Innere <strong>Saas</strong>talstrasse 91, 3910 <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Dentist<br />

+41 27 957 58 59<br />

+41 27 957 11 55<br />

Dr. med. dent. Evi Zengaffinen 3908 <strong>Saas</strong>-Bidermatten +41 27 957 30 60<br />

Chemist shops<br />

Vallesia Apotheke, Obere Dorfstrasse 25, 3906 <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> +41 27 957 26 18<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>tal Apotheke<br />

Haus Sportina, <strong>Saas</strong>talstrasse 260, 3910 <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Taxis<br />

+41 27 957 16 04<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> (Elektro), Bolero +41 27 957 70 20<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> (Elektro), Edelweiss +41 77 443 73 32<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund, Pauli Reisen +41 27 957 17 57<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell, Taxi Zurbriggen +41 79 693 00 00<br />

Traffic/Parking<br />

Roadside assistance 140<br />

Road conditions 163<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> parking authorities +41 27 958 15 70<br />

PostBus travel service +41 58 454 26 16<br />

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<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Banks<br />

Raiffeisenbank, Obere Dorfstrasse 65 +41 27 955 19 00<br />

UBS AG, Obere Dorfstrasse 18 +41 27 958 99 11<br />

Walliser Kantonalbank, Dorfplatz 9 +41 84 895 29 52<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund Banks<br />

Raiffeisenbank, <strong>Saas</strong>talstrasse 414 +41 27 955 19 00<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> cashpoints<br />

Post<br />

Raiffeisenbank<br />

UBS<br />

Walliser Kantonalbank<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund cashpoints<br />

Raiffeisenbank, <strong>Saas</strong>talstrasse 414<br />

Walliser Kantonalbank, <strong>Saas</strong>talstrasse 250<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell cash withdrawals<br />

Cash can also be withdrawn in the Tourist Information Centre<br />

(p. 68/69) during opening hours. A maximum of CHF 500 can be<br />

withdrawn using a Postbank debit card.<br />

Raiffeisen<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Balen cash withdrawals<br />

Cash withdrawals may only be made in the village shop (‘Dorfladen’)<br />

using a Postbank debit card during opening hours.<br />

Lost property<br />

Lost items can be dropped off at<br />

Tourist Information Centres (p. 68/69).<br />

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TOURIST INFORMATION C<strong>EN</strong>TRES<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Obere Dorfstrasse 2<br />

3906 <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

info@saas-fee.ch +41 27 958 18 58<br />

Day Opening hours Special opening hours<br />

Monday – Friday 08:30 –12:00<br />

14:00 –18:00<br />

Saturday 08:30 –12:00<br />

14:00 –18:00<br />

Sunday and public holidays 09:00 –12:00<br />

15:30 –18:00<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Seilbahnstraße 18<br />

3910 <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

20.04.– 08.06.20<br />

10:00 –12:00<br />

14:00 –16:00<br />

11.07.– 22.08.20<br />

08:30 –18:00<br />

25.04.– 05.06.20<br />

Closed<br />

26.04.– 06.06.20<br />

Closed<br />

info@saas-grund.ch +41 27 958 18 55<br />

Day Opening hours Special opening hours<br />

Monday – Friday 08:30 –12:00<br />

14:00 –18:00<br />

Saturday 08:30 –12:00<br />

14:00 –18:00<br />

Sunday and public holidays 09:00 –12:00<br />

15:30 –18:00<br />

14.04.– 29.05.20<br />

10:00 –12:00<br />

14:00 –16:00<br />

27.06.–30.08.20<br />

08:30–18:00<br />

14.04.– 29.05.20<br />

Closed<br />

14.04.– 29.05.20<br />

Closed<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Dorfplatz 1<br />

3905 <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

info@saas-almagell.ch +41 27 958 18 88<br />

Day Opening hours Special opening hours<br />

Monday – Friday 08:30 –12:00<br />

14:00 –18:00<br />

Saturday 08:30 –12:00<br />

14:00 –18:00<br />

Sunday and public holidays Closed Closed<br />

14.04.– 08.06.20<br />

12.10.–18.12.20<br />

08:30 –11:00<br />

15:00 –18:00<br />

18.04.– 26.06.20<br />

10.10.–19.12.20<br />

08:30 –11:00<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Balen<br />

Dorfladen +41 27 957 24 56<br />

Day<br />

Opening hours<br />

Monday – Friday 08:00 –12:00<br />

14:30 –17:30<br />

Tuesday<br />

Closed<br />

Saturday 08:00 –12:00<br />

15:00 –17:00<br />

Sunday<br />

Closed<br />

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PICK-UP SERVICE IN SAAS-FEE<br />

You can call your accommodation from the<br />

free phones located in Terminals A and B in<br />

the <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> car park. Guests travelling by<br />

public transport can use the complimentary<br />

phones in the PostBus waiting room or the<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Tourist Information Centre to call<br />

their hotel.<br />

Note: The hotels and some holiday apartments<br />

in <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> offer a free pick-up<br />

service. Please ask your host for more<br />

information or refer to the rental contract/brochure.<br />

-> Car rental/Car sharing<br />

A rental car is available in the <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> multi-storey<br />

car park (Terminal B, directly at the<br />

entrance), which can be reserved. Information<br />

at the <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Park Administration,<br />

+41 27 958 15 70.<br />

-> Train/PostBus<br />

The PostBus brings you from <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<br />

<strong>Saas</strong> Valley to Visp in 50 minutes. From there<br />

you have direct train connections to Zurich,<br />

Berne, Geneva, Basle and Lausanne. You can<br />

find detailed timetables at www.sbb.ch<br />

Fellbach Waterfall<br />

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE OF CAR<br />

TRANSPORT SERVICE<br />

-> Car transport service Furka<br />

(Matterhorn Gotthardroute)<br />

You can find the current departure times<br />

from Oberwald and Realp at:<br />

matterhorngott hardbahn.ch/furka<br />

-> Car transport service Lötschberg (BLS)<br />

The fastest route to Valais (Wallis) is affected<br />

by renovation work on the Lötschberg summit<br />

tunnel. Timetable changes are in place.<br />

You can find the current departure times<br />

from Kandersteg and Goppenstein at:<br />

bls.ch/autoverlad-loetschberg<br />

Our tip: Discounted tickets for the car<br />

transport service Lötschberg are available<br />

in the Tourist Information Centre at<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>/<strong>Saas</strong> Valley.<br />

-> Car transport service Simplon (BLS)<br />

You can find the current departure times<br />

from Brig and Iselle at: bls.ch/autoverlad<br />

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SAAS-FEE ALLALINO VILLAGE<br />

TOUR/MURMELI EXPRESS AND<br />

FAIRY TALE TRAIN<br />

Travel around <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> on our Allalino panorama<br />

train. Experience a pleasant and informative<br />

tour of the village.<br />

-> When: 22.06. – 18.10.<strong>2020</strong><br />

Saturday to Wednesday<br />

-> Information: <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Tourist<br />

Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58<br />

saas-fee.ch/allalino<br />

CURR<strong>EN</strong>CY EXCHANGE<br />

Currency can be exchanged in all banks.<br />

Also in:<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>: travel service*<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund: Post office counter*<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell:<br />

Tourist Information Centre<br />

* Euro/CHF<br />

SHOPS/SHOPPING<br />

Most shops are open from Monday to Saturday,<br />

8:30 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 18:30 during<br />

the summer season. Many shops are also<br />

open for a few hours on Sundays. The bakeries<br />

open as early as 7:00.<br />

saas-fee.ch/shopping<br />

GIFT VOUCHERS<br />

FOR SAAS-FEE SHOPPING<br />

CHF 10, 20, 50 and 100 gift vouchers are<br />

available from the Tourist Information Centre<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> (payment in cash) and in all<br />

member establishments. You can see a list<br />

of the member establishments on the <strong>Saas</strong>-<br />

<strong>Fee</strong> Shopping information flyer or at:<br />

saas-fee.ch/shopping<br />

WASTE DISPOSAL<br />

In <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> and <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell, waste<br />

sacks that have been purchased can be<br />

deposited in the waste sheds (small wooden<br />

sheds spread out all over the village). In<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Balen and <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund, they are placed<br />

at the kerbside every Tuesday and Friday<br />

morning. Please only use official waste<br />

sacks. These can be purchased at supermarket<br />

checkouts (also as single waste<br />

sacks). Paper, used glass, aluminium and<br />

PET bottles should be recycled at the following<br />

locations:<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

Recyclingstrasse at the entrance<br />

to the village<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Recyclingstrasse behind the post office<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Recycling container at the car park<br />

near the entrance to the village.<br />

-> <strong>Saas</strong>-Balen<br />

Recycling container at the school<br />

Note: Cardboard recycling is bundled<br />

together in all four districts and should<br />

be left at the kerbside for collection on<br />

Wednesday morning. Paper (except in<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong>) and cardboard (in all communities)<br />

must be tied together with a<br />

special piece of string that you need to<br />

purchase. This is available at local government<br />

offices, the <strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Service Centre or most supermarkets.<br />

CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICES<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

Monday 19:00 Wednesday 09:00<br />

Thursday 08:00 Friday 08:00<br />

Saturday<br />

Sunday and<br />

Public holidays<br />

19:00<br />

09:00<br />

First Friday of the month 19:00<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<br />

Saturday<br />

Sunday and<br />

Public holidays<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Balen<br />

19:00<br />

09:00<br />

Tuesday 08:00 Tuesday 19:30<br />

Friday 08:00 Thursday 08:00<br />

Saturday 17:30<br />

Sunday and<br />

public holidays<br />

10:03<br />

PROTESTANT CHURCH SERVICES<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong><br />

05.07.– 20.09.20<br />

Sunday<br />

Reformierte Kirche<br />

am Biel<br />

HANDCARTS<br />

For a deposit of CHF 50, you can hire a handcart<br />

from the <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Tourist Information<br />

Centre. The first hour is free of charge. Thereafter,<br />

use is charged at CHF 10/hour.<br />

Sunday and<br />

public holidays<br />

On Thursday during<br />

school holidays<br />

10:30<br />

19:30<br />

First Friday of the month 19:30<br />

<strong>Saas</strong>-Grund<br />

09:30 05.07.–16.08.20<br />

Sunday<br />

Haus Atlas<br />

Innere <strong>Saas</strong>talstr. 111<br />

20:00<br />

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SAAS-FEE PARKING<br />

Duration Standart rate With <strong>Saas</strong>talCard<br />

Up to 3 hr<br />

Up to 4h<br />

Up to 5h<br />

Up to 6h<br />

Up to 7h<br />

Up to 8h<br />

Up to 24h<br />

From 2 – 7 day<br />

From 8 – 14 day<br />

From15 day<br />

1 week<br />

2 weeks<br />

3 weeks<br />

Free<br />

CHF 5.–<br />

CHF 8.–<br />

CHF 11.–<br />

CHF 12.–<br />

CHF 13.–<br />

CHF 14.–<br />

CHF 14.–*<br />

CHF 14.–*<br />

CHF 14.–*<br />

CHF 98.–<br />

CHF 196.–<br />

CHF 294.–<br />

Free<br />

CHF 5.–<br />

CHF 8.–<br />

CHF 11.–<br />

CHF 12.–<br />

CHF 13.–<br />

CHF 14.–<br />

CHF 10.50*<br />

CHF 8.50*<br />

CHF 7.–*<br />

CHF 77.–<br />

CHF 136.50<br />

CHF 185.50<br />

Camper van per day CHF 23.50<br />

*per day<br />

Note: All guests who use a parking space<br />

for camper vans in <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> must register<br />

at the <strong>Saas</strong>-<strong>Fee</strong> Tourist Information Centre<br />

upon arrival. You will receive a <strong>Saas</strong>talCard<br />

upon payment of the visitor’s tax.<br />

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+41 27 958 18 58 | info@saas-fee.ch | saas-fee.ch

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