Blog Saas-Fee/Saastal

Bye-bye winter – hello summer in the mountains!

The snow melts, the ice retreats, and suddenly summer is in the air. In the Saas Valley, nature is just waking up from its winter nap, and with it comes ...

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The Metro Alpin as an artwork – a homage to technology and vision

After visiting Saas-Fee as a tourist for many decades, Boris Ackermann has decided to live permanently in the Swiss Alps. Boris had been a regular guest in the Saas Valley ...

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Of wooden boards and pioneers: The history of winter sports in the Saas Valley

Skiing is more than just a sport – it's a passion that unites generations, a blend of technology and nature, and a tradition that's deeply embedded in the history of ...

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Memories of adventures in the Alps: The Allalin Ascent of 1943

A few months ago we received a remarkable historical artefact that takes us on a fascinating journey through time. It is a diary whose pages bring to life the events ...

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Portjengrat & Dri Horlini

Behind the Almagellerhütte lies one of the Saas-Valley’s hidden gems, Portjengrat & The Dri Horlini. Ideal for mountaineers and sport climbers, this area comes with spectacular views. The journey begins with ...

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The Hannig cable car legacy: love high above Saas-Fee

In Saas-Fee, renowned for its impressive four-thousand-metre peaks, a meaningful relationship developed between Christel and Beni. Their first meeting in the Hannig cable car not only heralded the dawn of ...

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Saas Museum – At the heart of the Saas Valley

The Saas Museum in the Saas Valley not only preserves the history and culture of the region, but also reflects the diversity of life in the Valais Alps. It was ...

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Winter wonderland in the Saas Valley: An unforgettable adventure awaits you!

Winter in the Saas Valley has its very own magic that makes our hearts beat faster. A world full of exciting activities and unforgettable experiences opens up here, turning your ...

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Sport Climbing in the Saas Valley

Sport climbing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone thinks of Saas-Fee/Saastal, unless it’s one of our fantastic Via Ferratas. But you don’t have to ...

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Ramon Zenhäusern and Saas-Fee: An unbeatable combination in skiing

Ramon Zenhäusern is a Swiss ski racer who specialises in slalom. For years, he has been one of the most successful slalom racers in the world, and has triumphed in ...

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The SaasFeestival – music and mountains united

Switzerland is known for its breathtaking scenery. If you want to combine landscape with culture, there is no better occasion for the Saas Valley than a music festival.  The SaasFeestival ...

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