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10th National Swiss Parks Market, 21 May 2026

On 21 May 2026, the Bundesplatz will transform into a festival of culinary delights. Taste the finest regional specialities from the Swiss parks and meet passionate producers! The programme includes tastings, games and activities for young and old, music – everything you need to enjoy for a great time. Save the date!

9th national Swiss parks market, 15th May 2025

Am Donnerstag, 15. Mai 2025, ist der Pärke-Markt zurück auf dem Bundesplatz in Bern. Auf dem Programm stehen Spezialitäten, Degustationen, Spiele und Mitmach-Aktivitäten an den Ständen, Musik und alles, was es braucht für eine gute Zeit. Reservieren Sie sich das Datum schon jetzt!
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Rosensee

Groundwater pond in the heart of Pfyn forest

FloraNatural landscape / HabitatWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rosutrukelti

The name reflects the concept of the house. The rose symbolises something beautiful and artistic. The designation “Trukelti” (wooden box) symbolises artisan skills.

Cultural landscapeHistorical buildingMuseum / Exhibition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rye World of Experience

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rye World of Experience - bakehouse

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rye World of Experience - threshing and cleaning

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rye World of Experience - Variety garden

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rye World of Experience - workshop milling

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rye-experience

People work alongside nature. Out of this, a variety of cultivated plants have emerged and continue to evolve today. We will show you the plants and how people use them. You can only experience this in Erschmatt.

Museum / Exhibition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Sage – «Der geprellte Teufel»

Spannende Anekdoten und Sagen erzählen die Bedeutung der 3 Tröge entlang der Dorfstrasse von Agarn.

SiteHistorical buildingLiving tradition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Sage – «Der Tauftrog»

Spannende Anekdoten und Sagen erzählen die Bedeutung der 3 Tröge entlang der Dorfstrasse von Agarn.

SiteHistorical buildingLiving tradition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Sage – «Drei Schluck Wasser»

Spannende Anekdoten und Sagen erzählen die Bedeutung der 3 Tröge entlang der Dorfstrasse von Agarn.

SiteHistorical buildingLiving tradition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Savurando - treasure hunt

On the Savurando, you can enjoy wide views and exciting insights about wine in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park.
The southern flair of central Valais and the varied landscape invite you to experience the nature park with all your senses.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hoursLength: 9.50km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Scenic Overlook Varen

The parish church in Varen is not only architecturally interesting, but its location also offers a unique viewi point. Enjoy the view from the church over the Rhone valley and the Pfyn/Finges forest reserve.

Viewpoint
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Schatzsuche (5H - 8H)

Den Weg suchen die Kinder. Mit Kniffligen Rätseln, lustigen Aufgaben und Teamgeist gewinnen sie Indizien, welche sie zum Schatz führen. Gleichzeitig lernen sie viel über die hohe Biodiversität im Schutzgebiet Pfynwald.

Offer for classes
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Schauacker Brentjong

Zwischen traditionellem und modernem Roggen werden hier gezielt seltene Pflanzen erhalten und gefördert.

FloraNatural landscape / HabitatCultural landscapeLiving tradition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Schnydi

Viewpoint Schnydi

Viewpoint
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Schreeund Bach (Howling Stream)

In many parts of Susten it can be heard day and night: the water flowing down north of the River Rhone behind the railway station that we call the “schreeund Bach” (the word “schreeu” was also used earlier to mean loud talking or shouting).

Waters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Sosta Shop

This is where the Leuk Tourism information platform is located, where in addition to tourist information, you can also purchase regional products from the region.

Shop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Soundwalk Illgraben - total immersion in the surroundings

Staging Illgraben - a powerful landscape experience, performed live here on site on 7 September 2019. Alternating between exciting geology and music composed and played on site. Simply marvel!

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 7.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 1: Musik Erosion

Beim Brunnen (ca. 100 Meter unterhalb der Bhutanbrücke) die Hördatei «Musik Erosion» starten. Mit der Hördatei bis hoch zur Bhutanbrücke «schlendern» und in die Klangwelt eintauchen.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 2: Geologie Erosion

Beim Betreten der Bhutanbrücke (Ostseite) die Hördatei „Geologie Erosion“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick auf die Felswände zuhörend.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 3: Musik Bewegung

Auf der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei «Bewegung» starten. Den Klängen beim Gang über die Bhutanbrücke zuhörend.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 4: Geologie Murgang

In der Mitte auf der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Geologie Murgang“ starten. Blick auf das Bachbett Illgraben/Illbach.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 5 Musik Sédiments / Ablagerungen

Auf der Westseite der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Sédiments“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick über den Illgraben und den Rand des Illgrabens zuhörend.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 6: Geologie Erosionskegel

Auf der Westseite der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Geologie Erosionskegel“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick auf den Rand des Bachbetts des Illbachs / Illgrabens zuhörend.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Springs way and footbridge

Dramatic and poetic through the Dala Gorge, source of many springs
Distance 3.5 km
Time required 1 h 30
Height difference ascent 180 m
Height difference descent 180 m

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 3.50km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

St. Stephen's Parish Church

The parish church of St Stephen is in the centre of Leuk. The towering and imposing bell tower draws the visitor's attention to the stately building.

Historical building
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Steppes in the Pfyn Forest

Living conditions in the steppe landscape are extreme for plants. The soil is stony and dry and it can get extremely hot in summer. In the Rottensand temperatures of up to 65 °C have been measured.

Natural landscape / Habitat
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Sunshine Trail

Discover unspoilt centuries-old village centres on the sunny mountain:
Leukerbad - Albinen - Sämsu - Brentschen - Engersch - Jeizinen
Distance 17 km
Time required 5 h 15
Altitude difference: Ascent 760 m
Altitude difference: Descent 630 m

Hiking trail
Length: 17.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Susten - Leukerfeld - Agarn

Experience Leukerfeld! Leukerfeld contains a unique ecological variety within its ponds and dry grasslands.

Theme trailHiking trail
Length: 9.84km