Aletsch Arena

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Welcome to the Aletsch Arena. Are you here for the first time or already one of our loyal regulars? Either way, we’re pleased you’ve found your way to the website of the Aletsch Arena. This page tells you all you need to know about the holiday paradise at the Great Aletsch Glacier in Valais. You’ll get acquainted with the destinations and learn more about the highlights that await you in summer and winter.

Have an enjoyable, refreshing stay in the Aletsch Arena.

A family atmosphere, breathtaking nature, countless options for activities and much more besides: the Aletsch Arena in Valais is a very special place for holidays in Switzerland. Here are just a few of the reasons:

The Aletsch Arena is a perfect place for a family holiday in Switzerland. You feel at ease right away and know you’re in good hands. What you can look forward to:

The biggest glacier in the Alps is also the heart of the Aletsch Arena. The Great Aletsch Glacier in the middle of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site has shaped the region, locals and visitors for centuries. Other natural phenomena in the Aletsch Arena include:

Guests with an extreme appetite for action are in the right place in the Aletsch Arena all year round. These activities await you:

The unspoilt nature in the Aletsch Arena helps visitors slow down and unwind completely. As soon as you arrive, everyday worries fade into the background and stress begins to melt away. Spending time in the Aletsch Arena energises your soul so that you return home feeling completely refreshed.

In the Aletsch Arena, you can breathe freely and deeply at last. The pure mountain air of the Valais fills you with strength for new exploits – for example, for a swim in one of the crystal-clear mountain lakes. Either way: the Aletsch Arena is incredibly conducive to relaxation and recreation.

No running engines, no honking horns, no traffic jams: the much-loved holiday resorts of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp in the Aletsch Arena are car-free and can only be reached by cable car. Another benefit of being car-free: you’re out on the slopes in no time.

Out and about in a wheelchair, not so good on your feet or using a pram or stroller? In the Aletsch Arena you can enjoy activities and unobstructed views of the Great Aletsch Glacier even with limited mobility. Some of the infrastructure in the Aletsch Arena is barrier-free. This is true for the Bettmerhorn view point with its viewing platform and barrier-free panorama restaurant. The Rope Park in Fiesch even has a course that can be completed in a wheelchair.

The breathtaking nature of the Aletsch Arena is its greatest asset. This fact makes the issue of sustainability absolutely vital to the Aletsch Arena. So, for example, all cable cars in the region are powered by renewable energy. Thanks to the good public transport connections, travelling here is convenient, comfortable and glacier-friendly. The Aletsch Arena scores high marks for sustainability and environmental protection. In 2019/2020, it was named one of the top ski resorts by Skiresort.de, the world’s largest test portal of ski resorts. In the eco-friendliness category, the Aletsch Arena was awarded a maximum five out of five stars.