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Leukerbad-Therme
Europe's largest alpine thermal spa. Spoil yourself in the 10 thermal baths (from 28°C to 43°C) and treat yourself to the wide range of spa facilities at the Leukerbad Therme in Leukerbad (1,400 m above sea level).
Pleasant pine and mixed deciduous and coniferous grove and the hidden Feschelloch
The little ringed plover sometimes tramples vigorously on the sand or mud in order to flush out prey from their hiding places.
Ms. Patrizia Dea Alvino is the accountable manager since 2014, contact: +41 79 541 46 36 and Mr. Walter Hildbrand is responsible as herd protection expert. Visits upon request.
Interesting theme trail about vineyards, diversity of nature and butterflies.
Distance 3.5 km
Time required 1 h 30
Altitude difference: Ascent 150 m
Altitude difference: Descent 150 m
The funicular railway takes us from Sierre to Montana and there we take the bus to Aminona. After a surprise by the Raspille we continue to Cordona. Finally we follow the big water canal as far as Varen.
Leukerbad is the largest thermal spa and wellness resort in the Alps and has the most attractive thermal baths in Switzerland. Leukerbad is worth a visit all year round, both in summer and winter and offers a wide variety of tourist attractions.
The first stage starts well above the Rhone Valley and takes you down to the bottom of the valley with magnificent views over the sunny terraces.
The second stage takes you to wine-growing villages through the Mediterranean vineyard.
The nature and landscape centre Salquenen is the administrative headquarters of the nature park. There you will find the reception, the shop, the library, and the office premises.
The Jeizinen - Leuk - Sierre nature park trail combines everything that makes a nature park:
Exceptional landscapes, historic village centres and impressive views of the Rhone Valley.
Oberems lies on a mountain road at the entrance to the Turtmann valley at an altitude of 1335 m. The "Gateway to Turtmann valley" only has 135 inhabitants, but with 5080 ha its area is one of the largest communities in the district of Leuk.
Experience interactively the world of timber and forestry handcraft.
Discover the diversity of sawmills and mills through the traces of history.
Immerse yourself in old Valais handcraft traditions.
Enjoy the peace in the enchanted forest
A circular snow-shoe trail Oberems village –"Saniklois" shrines-Griebjistrasse-Ärdju-Raaftstrasse-Holz-village.
The easy snow-shoe walk for everyone: Oberems village-Gajinen-Widubrunnu-Bielen-Mittelems-Bort-Oberems village.
The Turtmann Valley: wild and romantic a testament to its glacier
Discover - experience - give - enjoy
Whether for wine lovers, hikers or pleasure-seekers: we have something for everyone.
Enjoy a guided excursion with our partner companies and discover more about wine and vineyards, herbs and rye in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park.
The perfect route for an e.bike tour. Ride along the Valais language border and at the same time through diverse typical Valais villages such as Muras, Veyras and Miège. Enjoy the wonderful panorama over the valley.
Try the home-made cheese from the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park
Pfäristadel
The barn is no longer used for threshing. Nevertheless, it still remains as a workroom. The Society for the culture and promotion of old Albinen AA+ offers the educational program “model barn construction” here.
An accommodation option for families, groups or clubs with a maximum of 11 to 14 people who want to spend their time in a homely and rustic atmosphere. A kitchen is available
The forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve is the centrepiece of the regional nature park Pfyn/Finges. The forest of Pfyn/Finges has been officially protected since 1997, after it had already been included in the KLN inventory in 1963.
Oberems has also done something for families with children and made a picnic and children's playground on 2001 at Fenster 7, just above the village.
In the heart of the forest of Pfyn/Finges the groundwater forms a series of ponds with resounding names such as: Muggotolo, Pfafforetsee, Muggenseeli, Rosensee and Schafsee.
The pyramids in Salgesch have arisen through irregular erosion of the rocks.
The Hotel Relais Bayard is the perfect place for young and old. In our relaxing hotel rooms you will feel at home very quickly.
Since August 2021, Yves and Lucia Cordonier have been the new keepers of this mountain restaurant, which has been stylishly renovated with a lot of love and assistance from supporters in the region.
The main valley in the Valais widens, sun warms the dry mountain slopes. Between Leuk and Sierre an unruly part of the Rhone, and the Pfynwald, a nature reserve on a huge mound of glacier detritus; a motorway will be built here.
In 1987 the Rilke Foundation moved into the Maison Pancrace de Courten in Sierre and set up their museum.
