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Summer Guide 2020 Welcome to the Saas Valley – It’s your turn to en- joy some high-alpine time out in the Alps. Surrounded by eighteen four-thou- sand-metre peaks, a unique mountain and glacier landscape promising endless adven- ture awaits. Whether you want to test your li- mits or are simply looking for relaxation and fun – with us, you have come to the right place. We hope you have lots of fun! INHALT

-> 01 Experience the mountains 06 -> 02 Discover the Saas Valley 28 -> 03 Events 44 -> 04 For Families 48 -> 05 Restaurants & Nightlife 54 -> 06 Information 64 Experience the mountains With us, you have to set your sights high. And it’s not without good reason that we are THE high alpine ho- liday resort for all those who seek and love personal challenges. High alpine means: We start where others stop. Experience the difference in altitude on our hi- king trails, bike trails and ski runs. Enjoy the mountain panorama with eighteen four-thousanders and disco- ver our glacier worlds. 01

6 / 7 Experience the mountains CABLEWAYS TIMETABLE

-> Saas-Fee June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 06.06. – 26.06.20 27.06. – 10.07.20 11.07. – 25.10.20 Spielboden 1. Sektion 08:15 – 16:15 07:15 – 16:15 09:00 – 16:15 06.06. – 26.06.20 27.06. – 10.07.20 Closed Felskinnbahn 08:30 – 16:00 07:30 – 16:00 11.07. – 30.08.20 31.08. – 13.09.20 14.09. – 04.10.20 05.10. – 31.10.20 Alpin Express 07:00 – 16:00 07:30 – 16:00 08:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 16:00 Sommerski* 07:00 – 12:00 7:30 – 13:00 08:00 – 14:00 08:30 – 15:00 06.06. – 26.06.20 27.06. – 10.07.20 11.07. – 30.08.20 31.08. – 13.09.20 14.09. – 04.10.20 05.10. – 31.10.20 Metro Alpin 08:45 – 15:30 07:45 – 15:30 07:15 – 15:30 07:45 – 15:30 08:15 – 15:30 08:45 – 15:30 27.06. – 25.10.20 Spielboden 2. Sektion 09:00 – 16:15 27.06. – 27.09.20 Längfluhbahn 09:00 – 16:15

Plattjenbahn Closed

13.06. – 25.10.20 Hannigbahn 09:00 – 16:30

-> Saas-Grund June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 30.05. – 26.06.20 31.08. – 25.10.20 27.06. – 30.08.20 08:00 – 12:00 08:00 – 12:00 07:30 – 16:45 Saas-Grund – Kreuzboden 13:15 – 16:30 13:15 – 16:30 Middle station Trift open: 21.06.20 and 15.08.20 07:30 – 18:30 30.05. – 26.06.20 31.08. – 27.09.20 27.06. – 30.08.20 08:15 – 12:00 08:00 – 12:00 Kreuzboden – Hohsaas 07:45 – 16:15 13:15 – 16:15 13:15 – 16:15

-> Saas-Almagell June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 13.06. – 03.07.20 04.07. – 30.08.20 31.08. – 04.10.20 Furggstalden 10:00 – 12:00 09:00 – 12:15 10:00 – 12:00 14:00 – 16:00 13:30 – 16:30 14:00 – 16:00 04.07. – 30.08.20 31.08. – 13.09.20 Heidbodme 09:00 – 12:15 10:00 – 12:00 13:30 – 16:30 14:00 – 16:00

* Opening depends on snow conditions.

The timetable is subject to change. For current information please visit our website saas-fee.ch

8 / 9 Experience the mountains Hohsaas

10 / 11 Experience the mountains SINGLE TICKET FARES -> Cableway discounts -> Transport cableways Saas-Fee, Information at the counter for discounts Saas-Almagell with: Swiss Pass, Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss In Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell, dogs with a Card, IV-cards (disability pass) plus Half withers height of 30 cm or more pay a quar- Fare, Junior travelcards and GA travelcards. ter of the adult fare. Discount passes/cards must be shown. Dis- Bike transport:

Route from Adults 16 years Children 6 – 15 years GA Fare, Half Groups Adults Groups Children counts are not cumulative. Saas-Fee – Hannig:

-> 56.– 28.– 45.– 22.50 Per bike and ride: CHF 5 Saas-Fee–Mittelallalin -> <- 75.– 37.50 60.– 30.– -> Group discount There will be no e-bikes and Group discount is available from 10 persons. downhill bikes. -> 32.– 16.– 25.– 12.50 Saas-Fee–Felskinn

-> <- 46.– 23.– 37.– 18.50 Tickets must be paid for by one person. Saas-Almagell – Furggstalden:

Felskinn–Mittelallalin ** -> <- 45.–** 38.–** -> **Metro Plus Ticket Per bike and ride: CHF 6

Saas-Fee–Morenia -> 25.– 12.50 20.– 10.– Foot passengers pay a flat charge of CHF There will be no e-bikes and

Saas-Fee–Hannig -> <- 36.– 18.– 29.– 14.50 45 (children CHF 38, no discount with HF/ downhill bikes.

-> 30.– 15.– 24.– 12.– GA travelcard) and enjoy unlimited travel on Saas-Fee–Spielboden

-> <- 46.– 23.– 37.– 18.50 Metro Alpin during their stay. The Metro Plus Ticket includes entry to the Ice Pavilion. The -> 37.– 18.50 30.– 15.– Saas-Fee–Längfluh

-> <- 52.– 26.– 42.– 21.– ticket is only available with the SaastalCard. Please note: The SaastalCard is only valid on

-> 16.– 8.– 13.– 6.50 Spielboden–Längfluh the day of arrival or departure.

-> <- 22.– 11.– 18.– 9.–

-> 27.– 13.50 24.50 11.– Saas-Grund–Kreuzboden -> Transport cableways Saas-Grund -> <- 36.– 18.– 32.50 14.50 Per Transport: CHF 5

-> 34.– 17.– 30.50 13.50 (Dogs, prams/strollers, bikes, Luggage) Saas-Grund–Hohsaas -> <- 45.– 22.50 40.50 18.– Day, - week- or saisontickets are available

-> 27.– 13.50 24.50 11.– at the counter. Kreuzboden–Hohsaas

-> <- 36.– 18.– 32.50 14.50

-> 10.– 5.– 8.– 4.– Saas-Almagell–Furggstalden

-> <- 14.– 7.– 11.– 5.50

-> 13.– 6.50 10.– 5.– Furggstalden–Heidbodme

-> <- 17.– 8.50 14.– 7.–

-> 20.– 10.– 16.– 8.– Saas-Almagell–Heidbodme

-> <- 27.– 13.50 22.– 11.– Saas-Almagell–Heidbodme–

-> <- 24.- 12.- 19.- 10.- Furggstalden

All prices in CHF, all prices are subject to change. Children up to their 6th birthday travel free of charge.

12 / 13 Experience the mountains SUMMER SKIING PASSES

With SaastalCard Without SaastalCard Adults Children Adults Children Days (from 16 Jahren) (6 – 15.99 Jahre) (from 16 Jahren) (6 – 15.99 Jahre) 1 75.– 46.– 85.– 56.– 2 146.– 91.– 166.– 111.– 3 199.– 124.– 229.– 154.– 4 259.– 163.– 299.– 203.– 5 320.– 200.– 370.– 250.– 6 369.– 231.– 429.– 291.– 7 419.– 263.– 489.– 333.– 8 461.– 288.– 541.– 368.– 9 502.– 314.– 592.– 404.– 10 543.– 339.– 643.– 439.– 11 573.– 360.– 683.– 470.– 12 603.– 378.– 723.– 498.– 13 634.– 396.– 764.– 526.– 14 656.– 410.– 796.– 550.–

All prices in CHF, all prices are subject to change. Children up to their 6th birthday travel free of charge.

-> Information -> Fare conditions and safety regulations A photo is obligatory with a 7 day pass or Information about the fare conditions and longer. The photo is taken directly at the ca- safety regulations for Saas-Fee/Saas Valley bleway. From a 2 day pass onwards, the days is available at saas-fee.ch/bergbahnen and can be freely selected (e.g. 2 in 4 days, 3 in 6 at the cableway ticket counters. days, etc.). All prices are subject to change. In addition to the ticket prices, the Saastal Bergbahnen AG charges a one-time fee of DIE Druckerei im Oberwallis CHF 5 (per RFID data medium, key card). These cards become the property of the purchaser and can be used repeatedly, as well as in several other ski regions. The ski pass can also be purchased online with the key card. Pomonastrasse 12 | 3930 Visp | T 027 948 30 03 | www.valmedia.ch

14 / 15 Experience the mountains SUMMER SKI AREA -> Ski Zenit Hannig Number of piste km: 20 Experienced ski instructors offer personal- Number of ski lifts: 4 ised training for skiers of all ages. Bookable: -> Fun fact Racing technique, racing camps, video ana- The Mittelallalin freestyle park is one of the lysis and private training in the summer. best in Europe and attracts the freestyle -> Ski, Camps, Freestyle, Telemark world elite to Saas-Fee every year. Obere Dorfstrasse 54 Important note! Always keep to the 3906 Saas-Fee marked pistes (glacier crevasses di- +41 77 413 64 40 rectly adjacent to the barrier)! [email protected] skizenit.ch, skiracingcamps.ch SNOWSPORTS SCHOOLS -> Eskimos Ski- und Snowboard Schule Note: Skiing and snowboarding courses Snowboard and ski coaching for private in- must be booked in advance. dividuals and groups. 3-hour trial lesson for complete beginners. Private lessons for persons aiming to become ski or snowboard instructors. -> Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle, Telemark Obere Dorfstrasse 62 3906 Saas-Fee +41 27 957 49 04 [email protected] eskimos.ch

-> Schweizer Skischule Private lessons only -> Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle, Telemark Dorfplatz 1 3906 Saas-Fee +41 27 957 23 48 [email protected] skischule-saas-fee.ch

16 / 17 Experience the mountains EXCURSION TIPS -> Mittelallalin–Saas-Fee -> Hohsaas–Saas-Grund 3500m 3200m -> Britannia Hut, Saas-Fee The Mittelallalin is the hallmark of Saas-Fee There are 18 good reasons to visit Hohsaas. 3030m and should not be left out on your itinerary. The themed trail ‘18 Viertausender’ (18 Four- Erected in 1912 by British members of the Travel on the world’s highest metro to visit thousanders) awaits you there, and there is Alpenclub (which is why it’s called ‘Britan- the world’s highest revolving restaurant and an information board available for every nia’), it is one of the most visited SAC huts in a 5,500 square metre Ice Pavilion. summit. The panoramic restaurant also of- the entire Alps and serves as a starting point Note: The Metro Alpin is not included in fers a view of all four-thousanders. for the Haute Route and other high-alpine the SaastalCard. tours. Hiking time from Felskinn mountain -> Stausee Mattmark, Saas-Almagell station is approx. 90 min. -> Spielboden–Saas-Fee 2200m Note: The Britannia Hut is open from mid- 3030m Here you’ll find Europe’s largest natural re- June. You can check the current opening Spielboden is the natural habitat of many servoir with a panoramic restaurant. Once hours in advance with the mountain hut marmot families and the location of a res- you have arrived at the 780 metre-long dam, attendant or at the Tourist Information taurant with an amazing sun terrace. you can wander around the reservoir or hike Centres (p. 68/69). to the Monte Moro Pass. -> Längfluh–Saas-Fee -> Hannig–Saas-Fee 2870m -> Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell 2336m Längfluh gets you the closest you can be to 1893m Our sun-drenched mountain offers various the glacier. The high glacier break-offs are Take the chairlift from Saas-Almagell to the hiking trails and a mountain restaurant with fascinating; the highest mountain in Swit- region’s oldest hamlet: Furggstalden, which a large sun terrace for relaxation. For chil- zerland – the – towers majestically at boasts two restaurants. From here you can dren, there is a playground and free-roa- 4,545 metres. also reach beautiful Almagelleralp in just ming marmots to watch. A scooter route one hour. You can return to Saas-Almagell runs from Hannig back to the village. by scooter or on foot.

-> Kreuzboden–Saas-Grund -> Heidbodme, Saas-Almagell 2400m 2400m You can hike or simply enjoy the Kreuzbo- Heidbodme observation point, with its den. The mountain restaurant’s panoramic mountain restaurant, provides a unique pa- terrace also invites you to sit back and relax. norama of the Mischabel massif and parti- For little ones there is Hohsi-Land: a unique cularly the Monte-Rosa massif. playground with a petting zoo from mid-Ju- ly to mid-August. There are also some clim- Note: Please observe the timetable bing tours starting from Kreuzboden. (p. 8/9). All day-trip destinations are di- splayed on the Attractions Map, which can be found in all Saas-Fee/Saas Valley Tourist Information Centres and all resort cableways.

18 / 19 Experience the mountains ROPE PARK ->Bergführer Guide Allalin/ Gorge Alpine -> Saas-Fee Beat Burgener Our rope park offers climbing routes with +41 78 825 82 73 different levels of difficulty, including the [email protected] highest Tyrolean traverse in Europe. The rope park is closed when the weather is bad. Note: Whether guided mountain tours, via ferrata, glacier hiking or serac tours, the -> Rope park professional mountain sports guides Opening hours: Mid-June to end of June bring you safely to your destination and Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 – 16:00 also plan a tour based on your preferen- July/August: Daily 10:00 – 17:00 ces. September to mid-October: Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 – 16.00 MOUNTAIN SPORT HIGHLIGHTS -> Guided bike tour, Saas Valley -> Adult parcours Discover Saas-Fee/Saas Valley on two Admission: Adults and children wheels. For example, with the ‘Full Day Ri- from 1.45 m ding’ adventure package. When: mid-June to end of October -> Mini parcours Daily on request Admission: Children over age of 4 Information/reservations: Information: Saas-Fee Guides Mountain sports schools +41 27 957 44 64 by 18:00, the evening before saas-fee.ch/abenteuerwald -> Mountain training, Saas-Fee Note: Group rates from ten persons. In the base camp for new climbers, you learn Group bookings can be made directly different knots, climbing techniques, types with the Saas-Fee Guides. Groups may of abseiling and safety methods. also be admitted outside opening hours. When: mid-June to mid-October Daily on request MOUNTAIN SPORTS SCHOOLS Information/reservations: -> Saas-Fee Guides Mountain sports schools +41 27 957 44 64, Book by 18:00 the evening before [email protected] saasfeeguides.com

-> Active Dreams Bergführer Weissmies +41 79 328 63 64/ +41 78 825 82 73 [email protected] weissmies.ch/activedreams.ch

Rope Park

20 / 21 Experience the mountains ->Gorge Alpine/Alpine Canyon, MOUNTAIN HUTS BIKE RENTAL ICE PAVILLON Saas-Fee–Saas-Grund Almagelleralp, +41 79 629 78 08 -> Saas-Fee -> Mittelallalin, Saas-Fee Accompanied by a mountain guide, you Almageller Hut, +41 27 957 11 79/ Cesar Sport Alpin, +41 27 957 37 33 Discover our ice grotto featuring unique ice cross the Fee Ravine, located between +41 79 607 44 35 Intersport SportArt, +41 27 531 49 10 sculptures at 3,500 m above sea level. Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund. Britannia Hut, +41 27 957 22 88 Popcorn Shop, +41 27 958 50 00 Opening hours: Open daily from 09:30 When: mid-June to mid-October Dom Hut, +41 27 967 26 34 Sessaasfee, +41 78 725 78 00 to 15:00 based on Metro Alpin Daily on request (min. 4 persons) Europa Hut, +41 27 967 82 78 timetable (p. 8/9) Information/reservations: Hohsaas , +41 27 957 17 08/ -> Saas-Grund Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, Mountain sports schools (p. 21) +41 78 789 07 87 Intersport Zurbriggen, +41 27 957 14 40 +41 27 958 11 00, Book by 18:00 the evening before Mischabel Hut, +41 27 957 13 17/ saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten +41 78 835 20 72 -> Saas-Almagell Tip: Entry is free with the ->My first 4,000-metre mountain – Hut, +41 956 31 50 Elektrovelo Flora, +41 78 638 14 88 ‘Metro Plus Ticket’ (p. 13). (4027 m) Täsch Hut, +41 27 967 39 13/ Hotel Wellness & Spa Everyone can safely climb the most popular +41 27 967 53 63 Pirmin Zurbriggen, +41 27 957 23 01 VIA FERRATAS 4000-metre peak in our region with a moun- Weissmies Hut, +41 27 957 25 54 You can tackle our via ferratas on your own tain guide. Note: Check the opening hours and avai- CLIMBING PARK or with a mountain guide. When: Mid-June to mid-October lability of each hut in advance. From mini parcours for ‘little’ climbers to Daily on request adult parcours for adventurers -> Mittaghorn (3143m), Saas-Fee Max 4. persons per mountain guide. BIKING An easy to moderate via ferrata, also recom- Information/reservations: Saas-Fee/Saas Valley has 70 km of marked -> ‘Feechi’ region mended for beginners. Mountain sports schools (p. 21) bike routes for different requirements. Gorge Saas-Fee/Saas-Grund Opening hours: End of June Book by 18:00 the evening before -> ‘Zur Hohen Stiege’ region to start of October ->Saas-Fee, Saas-Almagell Saas-Fee Duration: 5–6 hr (entire tour) -> My 2nd 4,000-metre mountain – Bike transport available based on Hannig -> ‘Almagelleralp/Allmageller Hut’ region Difficulty: K 2–3 Weissmies (4023 m) and Furggstalden timetable. No transport Saas-Almagell Starting point: Morenia You can conquer the fairly difficult 4000-me- available for e-bikes and downhill bikes. tre peak with a mountain guide. Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG Note: Ask your mountain guide for infor- When: From mid-June to end of +41 27 958 11 00 mation about other climbing regions. September, daily on request Max 4. persons per mountain guide. ->Hohsaas, Saas-Grund Information/reservations: Bike transport available based on Hannig Difficulty levels Via ferratas Mountain sports schools (p. 21) timetable. No transport available for e- K1 Easy Book by 18:00 the evening before bikes and downhill bikes. Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, K2 Easy to moderately difficult, somewhat strenuous or exhausting at +41 27 958 11 00 times K3 Largely difficult, strenuous and exhausting K4 Very difficult, very strenuous and very exhausting K5 Extremely difficult, as very strenuous and extremely exhausting K6 Extremely difficult, very strenuous and extremely exhausting, very good climbing technique required

22 / 23 Experience the mountains ->Jägihorn (3206 m), Saas-Grund CHEESMAKING DEMO The highest via ferrata in the Western Alps Watch real alpine farmers as they produ- and one of the most beautiful in . ce goat cheese and learn more about life in Opening hours: End of June the Alps. to mid-October Duration: 7 – 8 hrs (entire tour) ->Hannigalp, Saas-Fee Difficulty: K3 (variants 4 – 5) When: Start of June to start Starting point: Kreuzboden Of September on request Information/reservation: ->Mini Via Ferrata, Saas-Grund Up to 19:00 the evening before A rather short via ferrata, suitable for be- Max. 6 persons, +41 79 832 54 86 ginners. The 40-metre abseil is a real high- light! SUNRISE TRIPS Opening hours: June to start of October WITH BREAKFAST Information: Book by the evening before ->Mittelallalin, Saas-Fee Duration: 2 hrs (ascent and descent) When: 19/30 July and 6/9/16/20 August Difficulty: K3 Information/reservations: Starting point: Saas-Grund Booking required until 16:00 the day near cable car base station before, +41 27 958 11 00 [email protected] or at the FEEBLITZ TOBOGGAN RUN Alpin Express ticket counter Ride up to the start with a steep tobog- Min. participant number: 30 persons gan lift and whoosh down the mountain at Saastal Bergbahnen AG speeds of up to 40 km/h. +41 27 958 11 00 saas-fee.ch/sonnenaufgangsfahrten ->Saas-Fee Opening hours: 14 June to 3 July: Daily 13:00 – 17:00 4 July to 10 July: Daily 12:00 – 17:00 11 July to 16 August: Daily 10:30 – 18:00 17 August to 30 August: Daily 12:00 –17:30 31 August to 30 October: Daily 12:30 – 17:00 Information: Feeblitz toboggan run, +41 27 957 31 11, [email protected] feeblitz.ch

24 / 25 Experience the mountains SCOOTERS ->Saas-Almagell Saas-Fee/Saas Valley offers three routes for Length/stations: 3 km fast scooter trips. and 15 challenge stations Start: At the minigolf course -> Hannig, Saas-Fee Information: From the respective Tourist Length: 5.5 km Information Centre (p. 68/69) Opening hours: Daily, based on saas-fee.ch/sommersport Hannig timetable (p. 8/9) Information: Saastal Bergbahnen, HIKING +41 27 958 26 15 Take a guided hike with trained and know- saas-fee.ch/abenteuer ledgeable hiking guides.

-> Kreuzboden, Monster scooter, ->Hiking guides Saas-Grund Saas-Fee Guides, +41 27 957 44 64 Length: 11 km Lori Bigler-Bumann, +41 79 613 44 19 Opening hours: Daily, based on André Zurbriggen, +41 79 730 16 18 Kreuzboden timetable (p. 8/9) Michaela Berchtold, +41 78 744 70 22 Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas, Hilda Kalbermatten, +41 79 350 26 50 +41 27 958 15 80 Saas-Fee/Saas Valley has everything, from saas-fee.ch/abenteuer relaxed walks to high-alpine hikes. Enjoy 350 km hiking trails with wonderful views of -> Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell our mountain panorama. Length: 3.5 km Opening hours: Daily, based on THEMED TRAILS Furggstalden timetable (p. 8/9) AND NATURE TRAILS Information: Saastal Bergbahnen, 18 Four-thousanders at Hohsaas +41 27 958 11 00 Almagell Adventure Trail saas-fee.ch/abenteuer Alpine Flower Trail Glacier Nature Trail Note: Booking for groups is required. Chapel Trail Kian’s Journey of Discovery VITA PARCOURS Fairy Tale Trail, Meditation Way Discover a variety of running routes and Sun Trail, Suonen Trail challenge stations on our two Vita Parcours Furggstalden Forest Nature Trail trails in the Saas Valley. Tranquillity Trail, Trail from Saas-Fee Wellness and Fun Trail ->Saas-Fee Zuckmayer Hiking Trail Length/stations: 3.3 km Wellness and Fun Trail and 15 challenge stations Opening hours: June to approx. October Start: Wildi district Information: In all Saas Valley Tourist Information Centres, Saas-Fee saas-fee.ch/wandern

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28 / 29 Discover the Saas Valley AQUA ALLALIN BREW BEER VILLAGE TOURS -> Thermal baths, Leukerbad -> Saas-Fee Brew your own Valais glacier brew in one of Take a village tour and discover more about Europe’s largest alpine thermal baths. Opening hours: Start of June the smallest breweries in Switzerland. the history of the Saas Valley. Information: Leukerbad Therme, Indoor swimming pool: 10.00 – 21.00 +41 27 472 20 20, Fitness: 8.00 – 21.30 -> Bäckerei Imseng, Saas-Fee -> Saaser Museum, Saas-Fee [email protected], Wellness: 10.00 – 21.30 When: On request, When: 23 June to 15 October leukerbad-therme.ch Information: Aqua Allalin min. of 6, max. of 12 persons Tuesday, 17:00 or on request +41 27 958 50 50, aqua-allalin.ch Information/reservations: Information/reservations: -> Brigerbad thermal baths, Brig Note: Save 20% with the SaastalCard! +41 27 958 12 58, hotel-imseng.ch Saaser Museum, +41 79 220 28 53 A newly designed thermal bath, spacious saas-fee.ch/dorfrundgaenge spa, new wellness and beauty area. Opening hours: Daily 9:00 – 21:00 BEACH VOLLEYBALL In addition to , you can also borrow EXCITING JOURNEY INTO Information: -> Kalbermatten sports ground, Saas-Fee audio books and DVDs – free of charge. THE SAAS VALLEY PAST Thermalquellen Brigerbad AG Opening hours: Start of June to end of Tourism pastor, author and blogger Chris- +41 27 948 48 48 October, daily ->Saas-Grund toph Gysel takes you on a village tour. Di- [email protected] Information/reservations: Opening hours: scover interesting and amusing facts about thermalbad-wallis.ch Booking for groups required. Monday 16:00 – 20:00 the history, culture, and mythology of the Note: Save 10% with the SaastalCard! Buvette Sportplatz Kalbermatten Thursday 18:00 – 20:00 Saas Valley. +41 27 957 24 54 During school holidays: FITNESS saas-fee.ch/sommersport Monday 18:00 – 20:00 -> Infocenter Hohsaas -> Fat-burner/Legs, Bums & Tums Information: Gemeinde- & Schulbiblio- When: Monday 17:45 Saas-Fee -> Wichel sports ground, Saas-Grund thek, Schulhausstrasse 20 Information/reservations: (DE) When: From 1 July Opening hours: Start of Mai to end of 3910 Saas-Grund, +41 79 478 02 13, Reservation until Monday 12:00 Every Thursday 18:45 – 19:35 October, daily [email protected], 3910.ch Hohsaas Info Centre, +41 27 958 18 55 Information: Aqua Allalin, Information: Gemeinde Saas-Grund saas-fee.ch/dorfrundgaenge +41 27 958 50 50, saas-fee.ch/wellness +41 27 957 24 31 -> Public , Saas-Fee saas-fee.ch/sommersport Located at the former telephone booth in -> Morning gym, Saas-Almagell the community centre in Saas-Fee. Take a NEARBY DAY-TRIP When: 15 June to 30 October -> At Biotop Zermeiggern, book, leave a book. DESTINATIONS Daily 8:30 – 9:00 Saas-Almagell The following convenient day trips are avai- Information/reservations: Opening hours: Start of Mai to end of BOULDERING ROOM lable: Book until 18:00 the evening before October, daily Here climbing enthusiasts can enjoy three- Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen Information: Saas-Almagell Tourist metre-high walls across an area of 120 m2. -> Day trip to Zermatt +41 27 957 23 01, saas-fee.ch/wellness Information Centre Visit the village at the foot of the +41 27 958 18 88 ->Saas-Grund . -> Fitness rooms saas-fee.ch/sommersport Opening hours: Daily 8:00 – 23:00 When: Friday 8:00 Aqua Allalin, Saas-Fee, +41 27 958 50 50 Information/reservations: Information/reservations: CH Krafttraining, saas-Fee Saas-Grund Tourist Information Centre, by Thursday 17:00, +41 79 660 59 39 +41 27 958 18 55 Pauli Reisen, +41 27 957 17 57 CrossFit Saas-Fee, +41 78 811 37 13 Hotel Alpha, +41 27 957 20 06, Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & SPA, saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten +41 27 958 19 00

30 / 31 Discover the Saas Valley FOXTRAIL KNEIPP FACILITIES NEU: -> Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund -> Bifig, Saas-Fee If you are looking for a special activity, you Information: Tourist Office Saas-Fee 1 Monat should try this! With Foxtrail, the most exciting +41 27 958 18 58 Fitness-Abonnement scavenger hunt in Switzerland, you can solve CHF 150.– fun puzzles, decipher secret messages and ->Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund look for hidden clues. This memorable adven- Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas ture is suitable for friends, families and com- +41 958 15 80 paniesand NEW in the Saas Valley from sum- mer 2020! Further information at foxtrail.ch. ->Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell Information: Tourist Information Centre GOLF DRIVING RANGE/ALPINE Saas-Almagell GOLF SIX-HOLE GOLF COURSE +41 27 958 18 88 The driving range and the artificial green at Sportplatz Kalbermatten are suitable for be- COOKING CLASS IN GROUPS ginners and seasoned golfers. AND PAIRS -> Saas-Fee ->Kalbermatten sports ground, Saas-Fee Learn how to prepare local dishes and take a Opening hours: taste of the Saas Valley home with you. End of June to start of October When: On request Daily 8:30 – 19:00 Information: Horny Chef Information: Buvette Sportplatz +41 79 817 58 34 Kalbermatten, +41 27 957 24 54 saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten HALLENBAD ∙ WELLNESS ∙ FITNESS saas-fee.ch/sommersport MICRO-BOWLING MASSAGEN ∙ BEAUTY ∙ BISTRO4000 KLETTERDOME Micro-bowling is an ideal alternative for eve- (INDOOR CLIMBING) ning catch-ups or when the weather’s bad. The Saas-Fee car park has three climbing ÖFFNUNGSZEITEN: routes with varying degrees of difficulty. -> Haus Lehnhof, Saas-Fee Hallenbad 10.00–21.00 Uhr Courses are available from the Saas-Fee Opening hours: From 20:00 on request Wellness 10.00–21.30 Uhr mountain guide office. Information/reservations: Regula Imseng, +41 27 957 10 52 Fitness 08.00–21.30 Uhr -> Saas-Fee Opening hours: -> Hotel Wellness & Spa Daily 08:00 – 22:00 Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell Information/reservations: Opening hours: 15 June to 30 October Car park management Daily 8:00 – 23:00 +41 27 958 15 70, kletterdome.ch Information: Note: Equipment can be rented from Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, various sports shops or from the +41 27 957 23 01 Aqua Allalin mountain sports schools. saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten Panoramastrasse 1 | 3906 Saas-Fee Tel. 027 958 50 60 | [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/aqua-allalin32 / 33 Discover the Saas Valley

Aqua_allalin_ins_Infoguide_110x160_200316.indd 1 16.03.2020 15:58:47 MINIGOLF -> Miis Atelier, Saas-Fee Saaser Museum Minigolf against our mountain backdrop is a All types of pottery and ceramics. Custom special treat. (Booking for groups required). orders possible. Opening hours: On request -> Minigolf cours, Saas-Fee Information: +41 78 639 86 59 Opening hours: [email protected], miis-atelier.ch Mid-June–mid-July: Sun – Fri 11.00 – 18:00 -> Saaser Museum, Saas-Fee Mid-July–mid-August: The history of the Saas Valley Daily 10:30 – 20:00 Opening hours: 23 June to 15 October Mid-August–end of October: Tue and Thu 14:30 – 17:00 Sun – Fri 11:00 – 18:00 Information: Saaser Museum Closed at 6 September 2020 +41 79 220 28 53, [email protected] Information: +41 79 342 86 64 saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten saas-fee.ch/sommersport -> Info cinema Mattmark, Saas-Almagell -> Minigolf course, Saas-Almagell Interesting facts about the largest natural Opening hours: Start of June to dam in Europe. mid-October, daily 10:30 – 21:00 Opening hours: Daily from road opening Information: Saas-Almagell Tourist Saas-Almagell Mattmark Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88 Location: Restaurant Mattmark saas-fee.ch/sommersport 1st floor, Mattmark reservoir Information: Saas-Almagell Tourist -> Minigolf tournament, Saas-Almagell Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88 When: July & August Every Thursday 20:00, min. 4 persons -> Power station tour, Saas-Almagell Information: Saas-Almagell Tourist When: Free group tours Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88 Opening hours: On request saas-fee.ch/sommersport Information/reservations: Booking required at least MUSEUMS/GALLERIES 14 days in advance Our cultural activities +41 27 953 70 00, kwm.ch/vorort

-> Bakery Museum, Saas-Fee -> Alexander Burgener ‘King of the Opening hours: Mountain Guides’, Saas-Grund Daily 7:00 – 19:00 Opening hours: On request Information: Bäckerei Imseng Information: Hohsaas Info Centre +41 27 958 12 58, hotel-imseng.ch +41 27 958 18 55

34 / 35 Discover the Saas Valley -> Casa Brillante, Saas-Fee -> At the minigolf course, Saas-Almagell Opening hours: On request Opening hours: June to Information: Christa Zurbriggen mid-October, daily 10:30 – 21:00 +41 79 342 97 48, casa-brillante.ch Information: Saas-Almagell Tourist Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88 NORDIC WALKING Walking with special sticks turns classic PIT PAT walking into an effective workout for the This is a fusion of minigolf and billiards. The entire body. game comprises 18 different tables with obstacles. Whoever takes the fewest shots, -> Helsana Swiss Running Walking Trail, wins. saas-fee.ch/aktivitaeten Saas-Fee Various routes are available on the 15 km- -> Hotel Tenne, Saas-Fee long Helsana Swiss Running Walking Trail. Opening hours: 27 June to 27 October Starting point: Wildi district, Saas-Fee Daily from opening hours of Restaurant Tenne -> Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Information: Hotel Tenne Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell +41 27 957 12 12 When: 15 June to 30 October Mon and Thu 09:00 -> At the minigolf course, Saas-Almagell Information/reservations: Opening hours: Start of June Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen to mid-October, daily 10:30 – 21:00 +41 27 957 23 01 (booking for groups required) saas-fee.ch/sommersport Information: Saas-Almagell Tourist Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88 PÉTANQUE (BOCCIA) Pétanque (Boccia) is a very easy and popular BAKE RYE BREAD game that you can play in various locations. Learn the art of baking rye bread. saas-fee.ch/sommersport -> Bäckerei Imseng, Saas-Fee When: On request -> Restaurant La Gorge, Saas-Fee Information/reservations: Opening hours: End of June +41 27 958 12 58, hotel-imseng.ch to mid-October, daily Information: Restaurant La Gorge REX KULTURHAUS +41 27 958 16 80 The new location in Saas-Fee for theatre, cinema, music and lectures. -> Hotel Christiania, Saas-Almagell Opening hours: End of June -> Information: to October, daily 10:00 – 21:00 +41 27 530 05 61, rex-saas-fee.ch Information: Hotel Christiania +41 27 957 28 63

36 / 37 Discover the Saas Valley EVENING OF TALES AND -> Wichel sports ground, Saas-Grund -> Sports ground, Saas-Almagell -> The Capra, Saas-Fee LEGENDS Opening hours: Start of May Opening hours: Start of May to end of When: 6 July to 28 September Make yourself comfortable with a glass of to start of October, daily October, daily 8:00 – 21:00 Qigong*: Monday 9:00 – 10:00 wine by candlelight in the rustic Saaserstü- Information/reservations: Municipality Information: Saas-Almagell Tourist Yoga for Health: Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 bli (Dorfgasse 11) and listen to exciting Wal- of Saas-Grund, +41 27 957 24 31 Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88 Tai chi*: Friday 9:00 – 10:30 ser tales and legends. Yoga for health: Saturday 6:30 – 8:00 -> Sports ground, Saas-Almagell WATER SPORTS Meeting point: Hotel The Capra -> Old village, Saas-Grund Opening hours: May to October, daily Water aerobics is a gentle yet effective way Information/reservations: When: Every Thursday Information/reservations: to train the entire body. Water is a perfect +41 27 958 13 58, [email protected] 20:15 or on request Saas-Almagell Tourist medium for training movement, building *in the garden, weather permitting Information/reservations: Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 88 muscle and increasing strength and end- Book until Thursday 12:00, min. 4 persons urance. -> Yoga House, Saas-Fee Hohsaas Info Centre, +41 27 958 18 55 -> Sports ground, Saas-Balen -> Aqua Gym, Saas-Almagell Hatha yoga: Tuesday: 8:30-10:00 saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten Opening hours: Start of May to end of When: 15 July to 30 October Thursday: 19:00-20:30 October, daily Daily 8:00 – 20:30 Current timetable: SWIMMING POOL CINEMA Information/reservations: Information: Hotel Wellness & Spa hotel-bristol-saas-fee.ch Enjoy a film night in the wellness area of the Dorfladen (village shop), Saas-Balen Pirmin Zurbriggen, +41 27 957 23 01 Meeting point: Yoga House, Hotel Bristol Hotel Pirmin Zurbriggen in Saas-Almagell. +41 27 957 24 56 wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch Information/Reservations: +41 78 790 13 98 -> Hotel Wellness & Spa Note: Groups please book in advance -> Aqua Gym 50+, Saas-Fee [email protected] Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell When: From 2 July When: 15 July to 30 October TENNIS every Tuesday 9:00 – 9:50 ZUMBA Tuesday 20:45 The tennis courts are located directly ad- Information/Reservations: -> Hotel Alpin, Saas-Fee Information: Hotel Wellness & Spa jacent to the sports ground (Sportplatz). min. 2 participants, Aqua Allalin When: 24 June to 28 October Pirmin Zurbriggen, +41 27 957 23 01 saas-fee.ch/sommersport +41 27 958 50 50 Every Tuesday 19:00 – 20:00 wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch youthhostel.ch/aqua-allalin Booking required -> Kalbermatten sports ground, Saas-Fee Information: Ramona Supersaxo SPORTS GROUNDS AND FOOT- Opening hours: Start of June YOGA +41 79 828 97 78 BALL PITCHES to end of October, daily 8:00 – 21:00 -> Tiziana Rossi, Saas-Fee saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten In addition to sports grounds and football Information: Buvette Sportplatz Vinyasa Yoga: pitches, we also have a skate park in Kalbermatten, +41 27 957 24 54 Monday 8:00 – 9:30 Saas-Fee. Friday 19:00 – 20:30 -> Wichel sports ground, Saas-Grund Power Yoga: -> Kalbermatten sports ground, Saas-Fee Opening hours: Start of May Thursday 18:30 – 19:30 Opening hours: Start of June to end of October, daily 8:00 – 21:00 Meeting point: to end of October, daily Information/reservations: Gletscherstube (Municipality) Information/reservations: Infomation Centre Hohsaas Saas-Grund Information/reservations: Buvette Sportplatz Kalbermatten +41 27 958 18 55 Tiziana Rossi, +41 79 705 73 83 +41 27 957 24 54 [email protected], tizianarossi.ch

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40 / 41 Discover the Saas Valley WELLNESS FACILITIES -> Wellness light Following is the explanation for the table be- Swimming pool or whirlpool, sauna or steam low. bath, one wellness package. Note: You can find all details and further in- -> Wellness plus formation at: saas-fee.ch/wellness Wellness staff, wellness area (larger than 300 m2), beauty department, at least six fit- ness machines, more than five treatments available seven days a week, swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam bath, so- larium, complimentary water and tea, new- spapers, relaxation area.

Wellness facilities Saas-Fee Aqua Allalin +41 27 958 50 50, youthhostel.ch/aqua-allalin Wellness Plus [email protected] Walliserhof +41 27 958 19 00, walliserhof-saasfee.ch Wellness Plus Grand-Hotel & Spa [email protected] Schweizerhof +41 27 958 75 75, schweizerhof-saasfee.ch Wellness Plus [email protected] The Capra +41 27 958 13 58, capra.ch Wellness Plus [email protected] Wellness facilities Saas-Almagell Hotel Wellness & Spa +41 27 957 23 01, wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch Wellness Plus Pirmin Zurbriggen [email protected] Wellness-Hotel +41 27 957 28 63, hotel-christiania.ch Wellness Light Christiania [email protected]

42 / 43 Discover the Saas Valley We love celebrating with you. We, the people of Saas, are proud of our homeland and enjoy a chance to cele- brate our traditions. That is why we celebrate often and gladly – the diversity of our customs is reflected in our Events events. Whether it’s summer or winter, we always find reasons to get together and socialise. Enrich your ho- lidays by diving with us into the Saas culture! 03

44 / 45 Events Date Event Location -> Nostalgic Culinary Mile, -> Mattmark Memorial Half-Marathon, 6 September 2020, Saas-Fee 12 September 2020, Saas Valley 21.06.20 Saaser Gourmet Trail Saas-Fee Along the village street, our ‘antique’ hote- This half-marathon commemorates the di- 21.06.20 Alpine Show Triftalp Saas-Grund liers and hosts offer special dishes from by- saster that occurred during construction of gone days. Dress up and join the Nostalgic the Mattmark Dam in 1965. The route goes 12.07.20 Schäferfest (Shepherds' Festival) Saas-Grund Culinary Mile too. from Saas-Balen to Mattmark reservoir. 11. & 12.07.20 Summer Opening Ski area Saas-Fee saas-fee.ch/nostalgische-genussmeile saas-fee.ch/mattmark-halbmarathon Spanferkelfest Alte Dorfmusik 19.07.20 Saas-Almagell (Suckling Pig Festival hosted by Alte Dorfmusik) Note: All information is subject to change. The detailed event calendar is 22. & 23.07.20 Circus Harlekin Saas-Grund available from Tourist Information Cen- 26. – 31.07.20 Märliwucha Saas Valley Saas Valley tres or online at saas-fee.ch/events. 31.07. & 01.08.20 National Holiday/Federal Holiday Saas Valley 01.08.20 Folklore Parade Saas-Grund 02.08.20 Jens Blatter Charity Marathon Saas-Fee Fest Maria zum Schnee 05.08.20 Monte Moro Pass (Feast of Our Lady of the Snow) Weekly programme 08.08.20 Goat Festival Saas-Fee Monday Kids Days Exciting journey into the 08./09.08.20 Saastal Adventure Days Saas Valley Saas Valley, afternoon Saas Valley's past July and August Saas-Grund, 17:00 15.08.20 Alpine festival Triftalp Saas-Grund 22 June – 12 August 2020 06.09.20 Nostalgic Culinary Mile Saas-Fee Tuesday Hiking with the Saas-Fee/ Saas Folklore Evening 12.09.20 Mattmark Memorial Half-Marathon Saas Valley Saas Valley Tourism Team (Performance by the village Saas Valley, morning associations) 7 – 27.09.2020 Saaser Gaumengaudi Saas Valley 23 June – 13 October 2020 Saastal, 20:00 (local culinary event) 23 June – 9 September 2020 Wednesday Experience Evening Saas Valley, 20:00 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS -> Saas Valley Adventure Days, 24.June – 14 October 2020 -> Märliwucha, 8 – 9 August 2020, Saas Valley 26 – 31 July 2020, Saas Valley Whether you prefer alpine adventures, bi- Thursday Evening of Tales and Legends Summer Concert NEW PRODUCTION! Embark with us on a king, yoga, hiking or family time; this week- Saas-Grund, 20:15 Saas valley, 20:00 weeklong journey packed full of fairy tales, end gives you the chance to try the summer 25 June – 15 October 2020 July and August stories, performances and other surprises. activities in the Saas Valley with the purcha- Summer Market The Märliwucha returns this year, too. But se of the Adventure Pass. The three festival Saas-Fee, 16.07.– 27.08.20 this time, there’s magic to be found throug- centres provide additional information and Every Thursday hout all of Saas Valley. advice on site. saas-fee.ch/maerchenwoche saas-fee.ch/adventuredays Friday Kids Days Saas Valley, afternoon July and August

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48 / 49 For Families TRIP TO HOHSILAND HANDICRAFTS FOR KIDS At Hohsi-Land on Kreuzboden, your little Children over the age of six can express their ones can enjoy a play area, animals and a creativity under the instruction of Erika Zur- climbing tower with a 13-metre-long chute. briggen.

-> Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund -> Boutique Sun-Flower, Saas-Grund Opening hours: Based on Kreuzboden When: On request, Tuesday to Saturday timetable (p. 8/9) Information: Boutique Sun-Flower Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas, +41 79 205 60 78 +41 27 958 15 80, hohsaas.info saaserheim.ch/boutique-sun-flower

BAKING WITH GLOBI CHILDCARE With Lukas Imseng – the author of the Globi Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, book ‘Backen mit Globi’ (‘Baking with Glo- Saas-Almagell bi’), kids can bake their own bread. Opening hours: 15 June to 30 October Sun – Fri 16:30 – 21:00 -> Bäckerei Imseng, Saas-Fee Information/reservations: When: Tuesday 9:00 Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen Information/reservations: +41 27 957 23 01 Until Monday 18:00, Bäckerei Imseng, wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch +41 27 958 12 58, hotel-imseng.ch PETTING ZOO KIAN’S JOURNEY In addition to the tame yet wild marmots, OF DISCOVERY there are also two petting zoos for children. In Kian’s Adventure Land, children discover Restaurant Waldhüs Bodmen, Saas-Fee secret codes at ten stations, crack the code Spielplatz Hohsi-Land Kreuzboden and win a great prize. Saas-Grund Information: -> Saas-Almagell saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten When: Start of June to October Information: Saas-Almagell FAIRY TALE TRAIL Tourist Information Centre, Discover Saas tales and legends on our Fai- +41 27 958 18 88 ry Tale Trail. saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten Note: Allow two days for the ten stations. -> Saas-Fee Duration: approx. 30 minutes Information: Saas-Fee Tourist Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58 saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten

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50 / 51 For Families Saas-Fee MARMOTS ANIMAL TREASURE HUNT Our marmots like to be fed with nuts and Searching for alpine animals teaches chil- carrots all summer long (either at Spielbo- dren more about their behaviour and life- den or at Stafelwald). style. Get a small surprise with the correct answer in the tourist information centre. -> Saas-Fee Information: Saas-Fee Tourist -> Saas-Fee Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58 Information: Saas-Fee Tourist saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58 saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten PLAYGROUNDS -> Saas-Fee HIKING WITH PRAMS Nursery school, -> Saas-Fee Sportplatz Kalbermatten, Saas-Fee – Waldhüs Bodmen – Mountain Restaurant Hannig, Saas-Almagell: approx. 45 min Wildi, Wolfsgrube, Hotel Tenne, Saas-Fee – Talstation Felskinn – Melchboden, Gletschergrotte Wolfsgrube: approx. 40 min Saas-Fee – Fletschhorn: approx. 30 min -> Saas-Grund Ziebel (village lift), tennis court, -> Saas-Grund doctor’s office, Kreuzboden Saas-Grund – Saas-Balen: approx. 60 min -> Saas-Almagell Lake, schoolhouse -> Saas-Almagell Saas-Almagell – Saas-Grund: Information: approx. 60 min saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten Dammkrone – Mattmark: Note: The village maps show the approx. 30min locations of the playgrounds. Information: TREASURE HUNT IN VALAIS saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten An active experience in nature hiking and Note: More information on pram-friendly doing fun puzzles. and wheelchair-friendly trails as well as playgrounds and campfires is provided -> Saas-Fee on the Attractions map. Information: Saas-Fee Tourist Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58 saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten

52 / 53 For Families Restaurants & Nightlife Enjoyment is a must. That is because nothing rounds off your Saas experience better than outstanding food. Savour our versatile, high-quality cuisine and enjoy delicious treats from the Valais Alps, Saas specialities and well-known Swiss delicacies. Whether accompa- nied by a mountain panoramic view or in an authentic atmosphere – in our restaurants, you’ll be sure to get your money's worth. 05

54 / 55 Restaurants & Nightlife -> Après-ski and summer bars Saas-Almagell Alpina +41 27 957 24 43 bergrestaurant-alpina.ch Saas-Fee [email protected] Nesti’s Ski Bar +41 76 539 32 78 popcorn.ch Furggstalden +41 27 957 55 55 POPCORN! Bar +41 76 539 32 78 Heidbodme +41 79 174 02 20 Skibar Feeblitz +41 76 539 32 78

-> Cafés/Tea rooms -> Mountain restaurants Saas-Fee Saas-Fee Bistro4000 +41 27 958 50 50 Alpenblick +41 76 539 32 78 alpenblick-saasfee.ch [email protected] [email protected] POPCORN! Bar +41 27 958 50 00 popcorn.ch Berghütte +41 79 417 68 16 [email protected] Längfluh [email protected] Tea-Room Imseng +41 27 958 125 58 hotel-imseng.ch Bergrestaurant +41 27 957 14 19 [email protected] Hannig [email protected] Tea-Room Sporting +41 27 957 22 85 Britanniahütte SAC +41 27 957 22 88 britannia.ch [email protected] [email protected] The Capra Lounge +41 27 958 13 58 capra.ch Drehrestaurant +41 77 459 30 71 [email protected] Allalin [email protected] The Summit +41 79 947 30 64 Felskinn +41 79 231 27 58 Coffee & Lounge [email protected] [email protected] 12-inch CofFee +41 76 422 24 89 12inch.coffee Gletschergrotte +41 27 957 21 60 gletschergrotte.ch [email protected] [email protected] Saas-Grund Spielboden +41 27 957 22 12 spielboden.ch Cabane +41 27 957 22 98 [email protected] Saaser Bäckerei- +41 27 957 29 02 Saas-Grund Konditorei [email protected] Hohsaas +41 78 789 07 87 hohsaas-bergrestaurant.ch S'Träumli +41 27 957 11 66 [email protected] Saas-Almagell Kreuzboden +41 27 957 29 45 [email protected] Jock's Tearoom, +41 27 957 30 30 Lounge & Bistro [email protected] Weissmieshütte +41 27 957 25 54 weissmieshuette.ch [email protected]

56 / 57 RestaurantsGastronomie & Nightlife -> Nightlife

Saas-Fee Aussie Bar +41 79 734 47 24 [email protected] Chämi Bar +41 27 957 17 47 chaemi-stuba.ch [email protected] Nesti’s Ski Bar +41 76 539 32 78 Metro Cocktail Bar +41 27 957 14 10 [email protected] Poison Club +41 27 957 65 65 poison-club.ch [email protected] POPCORN! Club +41 27 958 50 00 popcorn.ch [email protected] Pic Pic +41 27 957 25 35 Saas-Fee Rock Café +41 78 909 39 54 saasfeerockcafe.com [email protected] Steinbock Bar +41 27 957 27 47 arvu-stuba.ch [email protected] The Capra Bar & +41 27 958 13 58 capra.ch Lounge [email protected] Pubwise +41 79 153 95 97 pubwise.ch [email protected] Vieux Chalet Fumoir +41 27 957 28 92 vieux-chalet-saas-fee.ch [email protected] Saas-Grund Platzhirsch +41 78 638 14 24 gastroline-saas.ch [email protected] Saas-Almagell Groovy Bar +41 78 638 14 88

58 / 59 Restaurants & Nightlife Saas-Fee -> Restaurants La Cabana +41 27 530 06 85 Saas-Fee La Ferme +41 27 958 15 60 saasfee.sunstar.ch Alphitta +41 27 957 10 50 alpendoerfli.ch [email protected] [email protected] Mistral +41 27 958 92 10 hotel-mistral.ch Arvu Stuba +41 27 957 27 47 arvu-stuba.ch [email protected] [email protected] Restaurant4000 +41 27 958 50 50 BelMont +41 27 530 12 28 belmont-saas-fee.ch [email protected] [email protected] Saaserhof +41 27 958 98 98 saaserhof.ch Bristol +41 27 958 12 12 hotel-bristol-saas-fee.ch [email protected] [email protected] Schäferstube +41 27 957 25 37 schaeferstube.ch Boccalino +41 27 957 17 31 pizzeria-boccalino.ch [email protected] [email protected] Skihütte Burgener +41 27 958 92 80 the-larix.ch Carnotzet Europa +41 27 958 96 00 europa-saasfee.ch [email protected] [email protected] Steakhouse Central +41 27 957 25 45 steakhouse-saasfee.ch Cäsar Ritz + 41 27 958 19 00 walliserhof-saasfee.ch [email protected] [email protected] Tenne +41 27 957 12 12 hotel-tenne.ch Chämi-Stuba +41 27 957 17 47 chaemi-stuba.ch [email protected] [email protected] The Capra Brasserie +41 27 958 13 58 capra.ch Da Rasso +41 27 957 15 26 da-rasso.ch [email protected] [email protected] The Larix +41 27 958 92 80 the-larix.ch Del Ponte + 41 27 958 19 00 walliserhof-saasfee.ch [email protected] [email protected] Vieux Chalet +41 27 957 28 92 vieux-chalet-saas-fee.ch Dom Stübli +41 76 228 58 99 domstuebli-saasfee.ch [email protected] [email protected] Waldhüs Bodmen +41 27 957 20 75 waldhues-bodmen.ch Don Ciccio +41 27 957 40 20 donciccio-saasfee.ch [email protected] [email protected] Walliserkanne +41 27 958 10 18 allalin.ch Essstube +41 27 957 00 22 hotelmarmotte.ch [email protected] [email protected] Zur Mühle +41 27 957 26 76 zurmuehle-saas-fee.ch Fletschhorn +41 27 957 21 31 fletschhorn.ch [email protected] [email protected] Hofsaal Schweizerhof +41 27 958 75 75 schweizerhof-saasfee.ch [email protected]

60 / 61 Restaurants & Nightlife Saas-Grund Alpha +41 27 957 20 06 hotelalphasaas.ch [email protected] Bärgsunnu +41 27 957 25 18 baergsunnu.ch [email protected] Bergheimat +41 27 957 20 66 top-of-saas.ch [email protected] Eden +41 27 957 29 39 eden-saasgrund.ch [email protected] Moulin +41 27 957 29 12 hotel-moulin.ch [email protected] Roby +41 27 957 12 62 roby.ch [email protected] Unter den Bodmen +41 79 174 02 20 [email protected] Saas-Almagell Central +41 27 957 17 17 centralsaastal.ch [email protected] Channa +41 27 957 26 21 bayard-art.ch [email protected] Christiania +41 27 957 28 63 hotel-christiania.ch [email protected] Kristall-Saphir +41 27 958 17 00 kristall.ch [email protected] Mattmarkblick +41 27 957 30 40 mattmarkblick.ch [email protected] Monte Moro +41 27 957 30 40 mattmarkblick.ch [email protected] Saas-Balen Enzian +41 27 957 20 87 restaurant-enzian.ch [email protected] Little India +41 27 957 20 29 littleindiavalais.ch [email protected]

62 / 63 Restaurants & Nightlife Emergency contacts General emergency numbers 112 Information Rescue service/air rescue service 144 Police 117 Fire brigade 118 Regional police +41 27 958 11 61 Piste rescue service (Only during the ski season) +41 27 958 11 11 Doctors Dr. Stephanie & Dr. Stefan Kuonen +41 27 957 58 59 Haltenstrasse 8, 3906 Saas-Fee Arztpraxis Saastal +41 27 957 11 55 Innere Saastalstrasse 91, 3910 Saas-Grund Dentist Dr. med. dent. Evi Zengaffinen 3908 Saas-Bidermatten +41 27 957 30 60 Chemist shops Vallesia Apotheke, Obere Dorfstrasse 25, 3906 Saas-Fee +41 27 957 26 18 Saastal Apotheke +41 27 957 16 04 Haus Sportina, Saastalstrasse 260, 3910 Saas-Grund Taxis 06 Saas-Fee (Elektro), Bolero +41 27 957 70 20 Saas-Fee (Elektro), Edelweiss +41 77 443 73 32 Saas-Grund, Pauli Reisen +41 27 957 17 57 Saas-Almagell, Taxi Zurbriggen +41 79 693 00 00 Traffic/Parking Roadside assistance 140 Road conditions 163 Saas-Fee parking authorities +41 27 958 15 70 PostBus travel service +41 58 454 26 16

64 / 65 Information Saas-Grund Saas-Fee Banks Raiffeisenbank, Obere Dorfstrasse 65 +41 27 955 19 00 UBS AG, Obere Dorfstrasse 18 +41 27 958 99 11 Walliser Kantonalbank, Dorfplatz 9 +41 84 895 29 52 Saas-Grund Banks Raiffeisenbank, Saastalstrasse 414 +41 27 955 19 00 Saas-Fee cashpoints Post Raiffeisenbank UBS Walliser Kantonalbank Saas-Grund cashpoints Raiffeisenbank, Saastalstrasse 414 Walliser Kantonalbank, Saastalstrasse 250 Saas-Almagell cash withdrawals Cash can also be withdrawn in the Tourist Information Centre (p. 68/69) during opening hours. A maximum of CHF 500 can be withdrawn using a Postbank debit card. Raiffeisen Saas-Balen cash withdrawals Cash withdrawals may only be made in the village shop (‘Dorfladen’) using a Postbank debit card during opening hours. Lost property Lost items can be dropped off at Tourist Information Centres (p. 68/69).

66 / 67 Information TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES -> Saas-Almagell -> Saas-Fee Dorfplatz 1 [email protected] +41 27 958 18 88 Obere Dorfstrasse 2 [email protected] +41 27 958 18 58 3905 Saas-Almagell 3906 Saas-Fee Day Opening hours Special opening hours Day Opening hours Special opening hours Monday – Friday 08:30 –12:00 14.04.– 08.06.20 Monday – Friday 08:30 –12:00 20.04.– 08.06.20 14:00 –18:00 12.10.–18.12.20 14:00 –18:00 10:00 –12:00 08:30 –11:00 14:00 –16:00 15:00 –18:00 Saturday 08:30 –12:00 11.07.– 22.08.20 Saturday 08:30 –12:00 18.04.– 26.06.20 14:00 –18:00 08:30 –18:00 14:00 –18:00 10.10.–19.12.20 25.04.– 05.06.20 08:30 –11:00 Closed Sunday and public holidays Closed Closed Sunday and public holidays 09:00 –12:00 26.04.– 06.06.20 15:30 –18:00 Closed -> Saas-Balen -> Saas-Grund Dorfladen +41 27 957 24 56 Seilbahnstraße 18 [email protected] +41 27 958 18 55 Day Opening hours 3910 Saas-Grund Monday – Friday 08:00 –12:00 Day Opening hours Special opening hours 14:30 –17:30 Monday – Friday 08:30 –12:00 14.04.– 29.05.20 Tuesday Closed 14:00 –18:00 10:00 –12:00 14:00 –16:00 Saturday 08:00 –12:00 15:00 –17:00 Saturday 08:30 –12:00 27.06.–30.08.20 14:00 –18:00 08:30–18:00 Sunday Closed 14.04.– 29.05.20 Closed Sunday and public holidays 09:00 –12:00 14.04.– 29.05.20 15:30 –18:00 Closed

68 / 69 Information PICK-UP SERVICE IN SAAS-FEE -> Car rental/Car sharing Fellbach Waterfall You can call your accommodation from the A rental car is available in the Saas-Fee mul- free phones located in Terminals A and B in ti-storey car park (Terminal B, directly at the the Saas-Fee car park. Guests travelling by entrance), which can be reserved. Informa- public transport can use the complimentary tion at the Saas-Fee Park Administration, phones in the PostBus waiting room or the +41 27 958 15 70. Saas-Fee Tourist Information Centre to call their hotel. -> Train/PostBus Note: The hotels and some holiday apart- The PostBus brings you from Saas-Fee/ ments in Saas-Fee offer a free pick-up Saas Valley to Visp in 50 minutes. From there service. Please ask your host for more you have direct train connections to Zurich, information or refer to the rental con- Berne, Geneva, Basle and Lausanne. You can tract/brochure. find detailed timetables at www.sbb.ch

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE OF CAR TRANSPORT SERVICE -> Car transport service Furka (Matterhorn Gotthardroute) You can find the current departure times from Oberwald and Realp at: matterhorngotthardbahn.ch/furka­

-> Car transport service Lötschberg (BLS) The fastest route to Valais (Wallis) is affected by renovation work on the Lötschberg sum- mit tunnel. Timetable changes are in pla- ce. You can find the current departure times from Kandersteg and Goppenstein at: bls.ch/autoverlad-loetschberg

Our tip: Discounted tickets for the car transport service Lötschberg are availa- ble in the Tourist Information Centre at Saas-Fee/Saas Valley.

-> Car transport service Simplon (BLS) You can find the current departure times from Brig and Iselle at: bls.ch/autoverlad

70 / 71 Information SAAS-FEE ALLALINO VILLAGE WASTE DISPOSAL CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICES TOUR/MURMELI EXPRESS AND In Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell, was- Saas-Fee Saas-Grund FAIRY TALE TRAIN te sacks that have been purchased can be Travel around Saas-Fee on our Allalino pan- deposited in the waste sheds (small woo- Monday 19:00 Wednesday 09:00 orama train. Experience a pleasant and in- den sheds spread out all over the village). In Thursday 08:00 Friday 08:00 formative tour of the village. Saas-Balen and Saas-Grund, they are pla- 19:00 19:00 -> When: 22.06. – 18.10.2020 ced at the kerbside every Tuesday and Fri- Saturday Saturday Saturday to Wednesday day morning. Please only use official waste -> Information: Saas-Fee Tourist sacks. These can be purchased at super- Sunday and Sunday and 09:00 09:00 Information Centre, +41 27 958 18 58 market checkouts (also as single waste Public holidays Public holidays saas-fee.ch/allalino sacks). Paper, used glass, aluminium and PET bottles should be recycled at the follo- First Friday of the month 19:00 CURRENCY EXCHANGE wing locations: Saas-Almagell Saas-Balen Currency can be exchanged in all banks. Also in: -> Saas-Fee Tuesday 08:00 Tuesday 19:30 -> Saas-Fee: travel service* Recyclingstrasse at the entrance Friday 08:00 Thursday 08:00 Saas-Grund: Post office counter* to the village Sunday and Saas-Almagell: Saturday 17:30 10:30 public holidays Tourist Information Centre -> Saas-Grund * Euro/CHF Recyclingstrasse behind the post office Sunday and On Thursday during 10:03 19:30 public holidays school holidays SHOPS/SHOPPING -> Saas-Almagell First Friday of the month 19:30 Most shops are open from Monday to Satur- Recycling container at the car park day, 8:30 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 18:30 during near the entrance to the village. the summer season. Many shops are also PROTESTANT CHURCH SERVICES open for a few hours on Sundays. The bake- -> Saas-Balen Saas-Fee Saas-Grund ries open as early as 7:00. Recycling container at the school saas-fee.ch/shopping 05.07.– 20.09.20 09:30 05.07.–16.08.20 20:00 Note: Cardboard recycling is bundled Sunday Sunday GIFT VOUCHERS together in all four districts and should Reformierte Kirche Haus Atlas FOR SAAS-FEE SHOPPING be left at the kerbside for on am Biel Innere Saastalstr. 111 CHF 10, 20, 50 and 100 gift vouchers are Wednesday morning. Paper (except in available from the Tourist Information Cen- Saas-Fee) and cardboard (in all com- tre Saas-Fee (payment in cash) and in all munities) must be tied together with a HANDCARTS member establishments. You can see a list special piece of string that you need to For a deposit of CHF 50, you can hire a hand- of the member establishments on the Saas- purchase. This is available at local go- cart from the Saas-Fee Tourist Information Fee Shopping information flyer or at: vernment offices, the Saas-Almagell Centre. The first hour is free of charge. The- saas-fee.ch/shopping Service Centre or most supermarkets. reafter, use is charged at CHF 10/hour.

72 / 73 Information SAAS-FEE PARKING

Duration Standart rate With SaastalCard Up to 3 hr Free Free Up to 4h CHF 5.– CHF 5.– Up to 5h CHF 8.– CHF 8.– Up to 6h CHF 11.– CHF 11.– Up to 7h CHF 12.– CHF 12.– Up to 8h CHF 13.– CHF 13.– Up to 24h CHF 14.– CHF 14.– From 2 – 7 day CHF 14.–* CHF 10.50* From 8 – 14 day CHF 14.–* CHF 8.50* From15 day CHF 14.–* CHF 7.–* 1 week CHF 98.– CHF 77.– 2 weeks CHF 196.– CHF 136.50 3 weeks CHF 294.– CHF 185.50 Camper van per day CHF 23.50 *per day

Note: All guests who use a parking space for camper vans in Saas-Fee must register at the Saas-Fee Tourist Information Centre upon arrival. You will receive a SaastalCard upon payment of the visitor’s tax.

74 / 75 Information +41 27 958 18 58 | [email protected] | saas-fee.ch