--- title: "Edible plants and medicinal herbs" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/offers-experiences/edible-plants-and-medicinal-herbs" description: "Discover the incredible variety of alpine flora in the Alpine Garden on the Wild Herb Walk in the Aletsch Arena. On this walk in search of medicinal herbs in Valais, you’ll find out what delicious dishes can be made from edible wild plants and berries in the Aletsch region. The Aletsch Wild Herb Tour through the Alpine Garden led by botanist Isabella Albrecht takes about an hour. Dates: on Wednesdays from July to AugustMeeting point: 15.00 Villa Cassel, Pro Natura Centre Aletsch, RiederalpGuide: Isabella Albrecht, botanist and member of staff at the Pro Natura Centre AletschRegistration: no registration required" language: "en" type: "Offer" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3467916/afc754488c1c002aad0d9ab4dc0276d0a168d3506619d004302512b1ac3b4f7c/alpine-flowers-in-stony-terrain.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Planning & booking > Experiences > Offers, Experiences" --- Share Edible plants and medicinal herbs ================================= - Guided tour - Tour - Culinary delights - Nutritional advice - 1 Hour - from CHF 8.00 p.P. Alpine flowers in stony terrain Aerial view of Villa Cassel in the middle of the mountains View into the plant kingdom of the Aletsch Forest Historic Villa Cassel with alpine backdrop Discover the incredible variety of alpine flora in the Alpine Garden on the Wild Herb Walk in the Aletsch Arena. On this walk in search of medicinal herbs in Valais, you’ll find out what delicious dishes can be made from edible wild plants and berries in the Aletsch region. The Aletsch Wild Herb Tour through the Alpine Garden led by botanist Isabella Albrecht takes about an hour. **Dates:** on Wednesdays from July to August **Meeting point:** 15.00 Villa Cassel, Pro Natura Centre Aletsch, Riederalp **Guide:** Isabella Albrecht, botanist and member of staff at the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch **Registration:** no registration required Read more Good to know ------------ Services - guided tour of the Alpine Garden by botanist Isabella Albrecht Read more Price info - Discount with guest card Adults: **8 CHF**, with the guest card **6 CHF** Child (6-16 years): **4 CHF**, children accompanied by family members free of charge Read more Foreign languages German Suitability - Individual guests - Groups - School classes - Families - Children 6–10 - Children 10+ - Youth - Adults - Senior citizens Directions & Parking facilities Villa Cassel is located on Riederfurka above Riederalp on the edge of the Aletsch forest. Read more Tip Before or after the tour, try one of the delicious cakes in the Villa Cassel tea room. Read more Contact person Pro Natura Zentrum Aletsch3987 Riederalp License (master data) Venue / Meeting point 3987 Riederalp - Villa Cassel