Fiesch

With its location on the banks of the Wysswasser glacier river, Fiesch occupies an idyllic spot in the Aletsch Arena. The village is steeped in an atmosphere of calm, and daily life ticks by at an unhurried pace – despite the town being extremely popular with sports enthusiasts and families alike for winter and summer holidays in Switzerland. Which isn’t surprising, because once you take a closer look, you soon realise that Fiesch has so much to offer. It is the starting point for an excursion to the Eggishorn view point, from which you can see the entire 20 kilometres of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the Fiescher Glacier and 40 mountains of 4000 metres or more. It is also the gateway to Goms, where 100 kilometres of cross-country ski trails and the music village of Ernen await you. What’s more, from Fiesch it’s just an 8-minute ride to the skiing area of the Aletsch Arena.

Fiesch, at 1,050 metres above sea level, is easy to get to by public transport or by car via Brig and, in summer, also via the Furka and Nufenen passes. Come to Fiesch – for some active relaxation.

Everyone’s skiing – and some are snowboarding. Whichever you prefer, Fiesch is and always will be an ideal starting point for endless fun on the snow, as the entire 104 kilometres of slopes in the ski resort of the Aletsch Arena are within easy reach. Perfectly groomed slopes, guaranteed snow cover and a fabulous mountain panorama, including views of the Great Aletsch Glacier, make for an all-round successful day on the slopes. For anyone who prefers to ski on the level for a change instead of downhill, there are over 100 kilometres of cross-country trails to explore in nearby Goms.

With its own train station (“Feriendorf – Fiesch”) right on the doorstep, as a starting point for sports activities on-site or in the surrounding area and offering up to 1200 beds: the Sport Resort in Fiesch is one of the best-known group accommodations in Switzerland. Open all year round, it also welcomes individual guests or seminar delegates, and offers a choice of accommodation options ranging from single rooms and dormitories to rustic chalets. And thanks to the indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, rope park, miniature golf course and fitness centre, there’s definitely plenty of fun and entertainment to be had at the Sport Resort.

The Gogwärgini are the industrious little dwarfs who, legend has it, once lived in Upper Valais. Kids can get to know the dwarfs better on the Gogwärgini themed trail and hunt for hidden treasure at the same time. Treasure maps can be obtained from the Aletsch Arena Guest & Info Centre in the public transport hub, which is the starting point of the trail. On their way to the playground in Fieschertal, children will encounter eight hand-carved wooden dwarfs. Other great offers and activities for kids in Fiesch include: