The fascination of the steppe landscape
02.05.2026 10:00 - 13:30This excursion is characterised by the Valais rock steppes, dry meadows and pine and oak forests.
Swiss Parks Network
Monbijoustrasse 61
CH-3007 Berne
Tel. +41 (0)31 381 10 71
Mob. +41 (0)76 525 49 44
info@parks.swiss
This excursion is characterised by the Valais rock steppes, dry meadows and pine and oak forests.
The nightingale is a very shy reddish-brown coloured bird species that can only be observed with a little luck and a good deal of patience.
You will learn lots of interesting facts about the construction of the new motorway.
We will look for reptiles and learn about their habitats - the magnificent Emerald lizard with its preference for sunny fallow land, the inconspicuous Smooth Snake and other native snake species.
This habitat is desired by various warblers, ammers, branch-singers and in building and garden-proximity also by garden and house-red-tail.
Im stimmungsvollen Hof der historischen Johanniter-Komturei starten wir am Donnerstagmorgen der Offenen Weinkeller mit einem lässigen Brunch in den Tag.
The Rilke Foundation and the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park are together organising an ornithological-poetic walk.
Help us eradicate this invasive plant! As a reward for your hard work, the municipality of Crans-Montana and the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park will treat you to refreshments.
Im stimmungsvollen Hof der historischen Johanniter-Komturei starten wir am Donnerstagmorgen der Offenen Weinkeller mit einem lässigen Brunch in den Tag.
In the rock steppe, the fields and in the forest fire area itself you should hear and see cuckoos, mistletoe and song thrushes, various warblers, ammers, woodpeckers, leaf warblers, redstart, hoopoe, wryneck, red-backed shrike and even nightingales.
The Parks Market on Bundesplatz in Bern showcases the finest culinary specialities from Swiss parks.
The Nature Park Pfyn-Finges organises this excursion in collaboration with the Valais regional office of the Swiss Ornithological Institute. It takes place as part of the ‘Nature Festival’ and is therefore free of charge for all participants.
The Nature Park Pfyn-Finges organises this excursion in collaboration with the Valais regional office of the Swiss Ornithological Institute. It takes place as part of the ‘Nature Festival’ and is therefore free of charge for all participants.
Daniel Ballmer, ecologist and documentary filmmaker, invites you to immerse yourself in an unknown world that lies right at your feet.
Daniel Ballmer, ecologist and documentary filmmaker, invites you to immerse yourself in an unknown world that lies right at your feet.
Crossing the Pfyn forest along the waters
Crossing the Pfyn forest along the waters
Come with us and get to know the bearded vulture and its habitat on the Gemmi. An environment where the history of the landscape, the fauna and the flora are closely linked, where nature teaches us the balance of life.
The exotic colourful plumage of the European bee-eaters is very striking and their typical call can be heard from far away.
Come with us and get to know the bearded vulture and its habitat on the Gemmi. An environment where the history of the landscape, the fauna and the flora are closely linked, where nature teaches us the balance of life.
You will learn lots of interesting facts about the construction of the new motorway.
Come with us and get to know the bearded vulture and its habitat on the Gemmi. An environment where the history of the landscape, the fauna and the flora are closely linked, where nature teaches us the balance of life.
A guide from the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park will tell you the great story of water in the Vallon de la Tièche: wars, waterfalls and water distribution.
The exotic colourful plumage of the European bee-eaters is very striking and their typical call can be heard from far away.
Come with us and get to know the bearded vulture and its habitat on the Gemmi. An environment where the history of the landscape, the fauna and the flora are closely linked, where nature teaches us the balance of life.
Lernen Sie das alte Handwerk des Mähens mit der Sense kennen
We will have the opportunity to observe the beauty of living insects, from butterflies and bugs to praying mantises. We will even be able to examine them with a magnifying glass.
Come with us and get to know the bearded vulture and its habitat on the Gemmi. An environment where the history of the landscape, the fauna and the flora are closely linked, where nature teaches us the balance of life.
Bat excursion with observations in the habitat, trapping and answers to all your questions. Led by experts from the Valais bat conservancy organisation. Bad weather alternative: presentation.
Bat excursion with observations in the habitat, trapping and answers to all your questions. Led by experts from the Valais bat conservancy organisation. Bad weather alternative: presentation.