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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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Church in Varen

Viewpoint
Season: All season

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - The parish church in Varen is not only architecturally interesting. Its location offers a unique viewing point. Enjoy the view from the church of the Rhone valley and the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve.

Arrival by public transport

Varen, Frayen Timetable SBB

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Wine trail

On the way through vineyards and wine villages in the nature park.

Bicycle tour
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 15.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Grossi Wasserleitu

Diversity of nature on a picturesque trail along the rippling water course. Walk along the Suone Neuf (Bisse Neuf) and the Grossi Wasserleitu from Varen (Varen irrigation channel). Both irrigation channels take their water directly from the Raspille

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 12.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Via Cook: Sierre - Leuk

The artists' village of Veyras, where Rainer Maria Rilke lived, the Raspille Gorge, the Valais Wine Museum in the Zumofenhaus in Salgesch and the village of Varen are all well worth seeing. Another possibility goes through the forest of Pfyn/Finges.

Hiking trail
Length: 14.00km

Season

All season

Contact

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-Finges
Kirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
T +41 (0)27 452 60 60

www.pfyn-finges.ch

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