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English<br />
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 />
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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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<strong>Saas</strong>-Almagell<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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54 / 55 Restaurants & Nightlife
-> 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