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description: "Discover the exciting history of Villa Cassel in the Aletsch Forest at the Pro Natura Center Aletsch. It was once known as the \"Fünfliber im Kuhfladen\" - and this nickname is not entirely inappropriate.How did Sir Ernest Cassel get this extraordinary building site? And which famous guests came and went at the historic villa in Valais?In an entertaining guided tour lasting around an hour, you will take a look at the historic rooms of Villa and Chalet Cassel and immerse yourself in fascinating stories from times gone by.Dates: Mondays from July to OctoberMeeting point: 15.00, entrance to Villa Cassel, Pro Natura Center AletschRegistration: No registration required"
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History of the Villa Cassel
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- Culture
- Guided tour
- 1 Hour
- from CHF 8.00 p.P.

Villa Cassel in the summer light of the Aletsch Forest

Exhibition at the Pro Natura Center Villa Cassel

Guest rooms at Villa Cassel in historical style

Historic dining room of the Villa Cassel

Discover the exciting history of Villa Cassel in the Aletsch Forest at the Pro Natura Center Aletsch. It was once known as the "Fünfliber im Kuhfladen" - and this nickname is not entirely inappropriate.
How did Sir Ernest Cassel get this extraordinary building site? And which famous guests came and went at the historic villa in Valais?
In an entertaining guided tour lasting around an hour, you will take a look at the historic rooms of Villa and Chalet Cassel and immerse yourself in fascinating stories from times gone by.

**Dates**: Mondays from July to October
**Meeting point**: 15.00, entrance to Villa Cassel, Pro Natura Center Aletsch
**Registration**: No registration required

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Services

- guided tour through the historic rooms of the Villa Cassel

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Price info

- Adults: **8 CHF** (6 CHF with guest card Aletsch Arena)
- Children (6-16 years): **4 CHF** respectively free of charge if they are accompanied by an adult

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Foreign languages

German

Suitability

- Bad weather tip
- For any weather
- 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.

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Tip

Before or after the tour, try one of the delicious cakes in the Villa Cassel tea room.

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Contact person

Pro Natura Zentrum Aletsch3987 Riederalp

License (master data)

Dates
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Venue / Meeting point

3987 Riederalp - Villa Cassel