Are you always reachable and constantly online? Does your daily life sometimes feel like an endless stream of messages, emails, and tasks? If so, it might be time for a digital detox. Where better to do that than in the high-alpine holiday region of Saas-Fee/Saastal, surrounded by mighty 4,000-metre peaks, glaciers, and deep forests? Here are five special places in our mountains where you'll be happy to put your phone ...
WeiterlesenWhether you are keen to do sporting activities, interested in culture or looking to savour gourmet experiences on a hiking trip: in the Saas Valley, you will discover exactly what makes a true alpine summer. The Saas Valley invites you to enjoy an intense experience of nature, learn about traditions and collect special moments – on foot, by bike or in a climbing harness. Whether it’s feeding the marmots, gourmet hiking ...
WeiterlesenThe 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 a brand new adventure, with stunning views and so much fun to be had. Even as the last flakes of snow glisten on the highest peaks, the valleys transform into a green outdoor paradise. This is a place for hiking ...
WeiterlesenAfter 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 for over 20 years and felt at home here long before his move. Three years ago, he moved to the mountains for good. “Life in the big city changed a lot during the corona pandemic. That was when my wife ...
WeiterlesenSkiing 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 Alpine regions. The Saas Valley, surrounded by its four-thousand-metre peaks, is a place where you can experience the magic of winter sports. How it all began The history of skiing in the Saas Valley starts with an incredible figure: Pastor Johann Josef ...
WeiterlesenAutumn in the Saas Valley is the time of year when nature reveals its most colourful side. When the leaves on the trees transform into brilliant gold and warm orange tones, the landscape becomes an impressive panorama that simply has to be experienced in person. The clear, fresh mountain air and the stillness of the surroundings give rise to an atmosphere that makes visitors slow down and gives them the ...
WeiterlesenA 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 between 12 July 1943 and 31 July 1943 at the Saas-Fee holiday camp. For decades, this diary led a quiet existence, preserved by Ms. L. Kaufmann-Altermatt, a participant of this unforgettable camp. Now it has resurfaced to take us back ...
WeiterlesenBehind 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 a chairlift up to Furggstalden. From here you go over the Adventure Trail (Erlebnisweg), which is it’s own adventure, a series of ladders, rungs and hanging bridges that traverse along the cliffside. You could also skip the Adventure Trail by ...
WeiterlesenIn 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 their personal relationship, but also cemented their love for this special place. This story that highlights both their relationship and their bond with Saas-Fee, is deeply intertwined with the culture and tradition of the area. It was the evening of the ...
WeiterlesenThe 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 opened in 1983 and has since developed into an important cultural centre, built on the solid foundation provided by Werner Imseng's collection. In December 2023, the museum in Saas-Fee celebrated its fortieth anniversary, and on 5 December, it’s re-opening. To ...
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