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Lowizig2203 m
Seetal-Bergstation2864 m
Distelhorn2830 m
Seetalhorn3036 m
Gabelhorn3134 m
Gross Bigerhorn3625 m
Färichhorn3292 m
Plattja
Bordierhütte SAC2886 m
2185 m
Greechbiel
1460 m
Gasenried
1660 m
Bina
Egga
Riti
DirriTaa
Stafel2210 m
Wannihorn2669 m
2732 m
Chleini Furgge2266 m
Titter
Grossi Furgge2423 m
Bärgji1646 m
Z´Seew
Chäscher-matten
Bineri
Eggeri
Riederi
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Chilcheri
2121 m
Nadelhorn 4327 mBalfrin 3796 mPlatthorn 3134 mLagginhorn 4010 m Weissmies 4017 mFletschhorn 3993 m
Heidnische Tossu2512 m
Grächen
Hannigalp
2706 m
Schalbettu
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Alpe Äpnet
Gobe
Hohtschuggi1618 m
Alpja
Chummulti
Königs-Route
Prinzen-Route Zwergen-RoutePrinzessinnen-Route
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Description of the entrance to the staged magic water along the Chilcheri & Eggeri
Variant 1 Dorfplatz – Robis leisure park – Flurstrasse – right side start Zauberwasser Nr. 44
Variant 2 Dorfplatz – Robis leisure park – through Robis leisure park – crossing Flurstrasse – start Zauberwasser Nr. 44
Variant 3 Dorfplatz – Robis leisure park – Z'Seew – Alpe Äpnet – rechts Einstieg Zauberwasser Nr. 44
Z´Seew
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Dorfweg
Thomas Platter Weg
Bärgjistrasse
Kantonsstrasse
Flurstrasse
Spieli
Dorfplatz
Grächen
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Alpe Äpnet
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Playgrounds
SiSu familiy park
SiSu Wolkenland
Robis leisure park with minigolf & rope park
Indoor playground
Heimibodo playground for young children
Playground at the rectory garden
Playground at the school
Playground Schalbettu
NEW Ravensburger play path
Zwergen-Route (accessible with 3 wheel buggy) 1 h
Pfarreigarten – Chäschermatten – Thomas-Platter-Weg – Robis leisure park – Dorfplatz
Prinzessinnen-Route 1 h 30 min
Dorfplatz – Egga – Dirri – Alpe Äpnet – Z‘Seew – Dorfplatz
Prinzen-Route 2 h 30 min
Dorfplatz – Titter – Hohtschuggi – Bärgji – Taa – Dirri – Alpe Äpnet – Z‘Seew – Dorfplatz
Königs-Route 5 h
Hannigalp – Kappelle – Hannigalp – Furgge – Wannihorn – Heidnische Tossu – Stafel – Hannigalp
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Biketrails in Grächen
N° Designation Length in km
Moosalpe – Embd – Kalpetran 12.9
Grächen Loop
Dorf – Zum See – Bärgji – Bina – Dorf10.3
Little Family Loop
Dorf – Egga – Zum See – Dorf4.8
Hannig E-Bike Loop
Hannig – Furgge – Wannihorn – Heidnisch
Tossu – Stafel – Hannig
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Mattsand – Enduro
Grächen – Gasenried – Mattsand13.7
Biketrail Visp – Zermatt 38.0
NEW Flowtrail Hannigalp – Grächen 5.0
Bike – Scooter route Hannigalp – Grächen
Playhouses
Puzzle
Sagaland
Fang den Hut
tiptoi®
Wimmelbilder
Exit Room
Viewpoint
Kneipp
Climbing garden
Play stations
Insects
Turnstone
Butterflies
Mountain animals
Humming stone
Mountain world
Plant world
Rope park
Sports hall
Fireplace
Tourist Office
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Summer Highlights 2021• NEW: 5 km Flowtrail
• NEW: Ravensburger play path
• NEW: Hannig E-Bike Loop
• Flanier ‘Abunda, 21.07. & 04.08.2021
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Opening times
Tourist Office St. Niklaus
Summer events 2021 Service on siteOpening times Tourist Office
Touristische Unternehmung Grächen AG
Childcare service
We can organize a babysitter for a few hours. Previous information given by the Tourist Office Grächen.
Renting out of children’s items
Various items can be rented at the Tourist Office Grächen.• A baby phone, CHF 1.00 a day• Back carriers, travel beds, highchairs, baby baths, toilet seats and
potties, changing-table tops, CHF 5.00 a day.For each article you deposit CHF 100.00.
Ravensburger toy library
Games for all ages can be taken out with a deposit of CHF 20.00 for each item. The games are sure to make rainy days pass quickly.
Themed pathsNEW Ravensburger play path
Discover the hiking area around Grächen through play. Seven new play stations and six play huts with new games await families on the Ravensburger play path from summer 2021. Equipped with a games backpack containing various auxiliary material for solving the puz-zles and games, the various routes with different levels of difficulty can be tackled.This is how it works: For a deposit, you can get this player backpack with game figures, game passport and instructions at the Tourist Of-fice. You get the game pass in the form of a brochure. At each game hut and station, you have to solve the riddle on the corresponding page in the game pass and fill in the missing letters. In the back of the booklet, the games pass contains a page on which the solution set, which is made up of the previously solved puzzle, can be entered. If this page is handed in at the Tourist Office, a small surprise awaits the children. In addition, they will be entered into a prize draw at the end of the season. You can find all the details in the games pass.
Price CHF 7.00
PlaygroundsSiSu family park with petting zoo
As soon as the «fairy tale» gondola cable car drops you at the Han-nigalp, the Grächen SiSu is there to welcome you to the SiSu family park. Here you’ll find a world of fun activities with water features, climbing area and a giant spider’s web – just like in the park’s own fairytale book entitled «SiSu findet SuLa». The highlight of the SiSu family park is the summer tube slide where you and your children can slide helter-skelter downhill through a tunnel in a large tyre. It’s a bit slower paced in the petting zoo where the animals just love being stroked and petted.
Robis leisure park
with mini golf and children’s rope park
The forest play park is located above the sports centre. The area with its slides, little houses and caves covers more than 2000 m2. Here you can climb in the rope park, play mini-golf or watch animals. The physical well-being is also taken care of. In the kiosk you can get chips, chicken nuggets, drinks, ice cream and sweets as well as home-made cakes. Ask for some dry wood and grill your own food at one of the beautifully situated barbecue sites. The rope park takes children and adults from tree to tree at dizzy heights over ropes, nets and wooden steps. There are also some zip lines and the Ninja Park. The squirrel course is suitable for children as young as 4 years old. The higher routes will make even the adults sweat.
Summer fairy tale 2021Animation- & Information map
Preview indoor playground winter
The indoor playground is open daily in winter. A huge boun-cy castle, playhouses, table tennis, table football and a ten-nis court offer plenty of space for games, sport and fun. The restaurant area with Latte Macchiato, Apérol Spritz, cold / hot drinks, small snacks and WLAN ensure a relaxed stay for adults. sportzentrumgraechen.ch
Heimibodo playground for young children
This playground offers balancing and climbing activities specially designed for younger children. The big attraction here is the manual water pump with water channels.
Playground in the rectory garden
Playground next to the church with oversize chessboard.
Playground at the school
Large play area with a wide range of wooden play equipment.
June
19 June Season start cable car
19 June Harley meeting
19 June Opening of the Ravensburg play path
19 JuneGrächen Alpine cattle ascent (weather permitting)
20 June Summer kick-off on the Hannigalp
26 June 6th Pétanque tournament
September
01 – 04 September 6th ULTRA Tour Monte Rosa
11 September Alp withdrawal sheep award ceremony
12 SeptemberBrunch with live music in the familymountain restaurant Hannigalp
26 SeptemberBrunch with live music in the family mountain restaurant Hannigalp
October
02 October Goat show St. Niklaus
July
03 July 19th Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon (alternative date: 27./28. August 2021)
04 JulyBrunch with live music in the familymountain restaurant Hannigalp
04 July – 29 Aug Music holiday weeks
09 JulyCulture at the Grächner watercourses (Suonen) (14h30)
09 July Concert chamber music week
10 July Concert choir week (20h15)
13 July Concert Rämschfädra (20h15)
14 July Ravensburger childrens festival
16 JulyWork exhibition – concert music holidays (17h30)
17 July Concert "Music & Fun for Kids" (16h30)
18 JulyBrunch with live music in the familymountain restaurant Hannigalp
18 July 3rd Summer biathlon
19 – 25 July Artistic fairy tale theatre in the white tent
21 July Flanier' Abund
21 July Childrens's concert with Roland Zoss (16.00)
23 JulyBarbecue evening with live music on the Hannigalp
27 JulySong evening Franziska Heinzen & Benjamin Mead (20h15)
30 JulyConcert "Best of" Film Songs with Michaela Gurten (20h15)
31 JulyConcert Kurt Ott (alphorn), Käthi Kaufmann (pan flute) & Juana Petrig (piano) (8h15)
August
01 August National holiday
01 August Brunch with live music in the familymountain restaurant Hannigalp
04 August Flanier‘ Abund
05 August Concert of the music company Hannigalp
06 AugustBarbecue evening with live music on the Hannigalp
08 August 9th SiSu family day on the Hannigalp
08 August Musical family walk
11 AugustConcert with Jolanda Brigger & Yvette Hutter (reading & percussion) (20h15)
13 – 15 August Beach-Event Grächen
15 AugustBrunch with live music in the familymountain restaurant Hannigalp
19 August
JodelArt – Regula Ritler (yodel), Beat Jaggy (dulcimer), Stefan Ruppen (accordion), Alex Rüedi (double bass & saxophone) (20h15)
22 AugustConcert with Manuel Pollinger (bass), Desirée Pousaz (violin), Sarah Brunner (piano) (17h00)
27 August Concert French horn course (17h00)
29 AugustBrunch with live music in the family mountain restaurant Hannigalp
29 AugustConcert mixed choir Grächen conducted by Hansruedi Kämpfen
11 April – 18 June 2021
Monday – Friday 09h00 – 12h00 15h00 – 17h00
Saturday – Sunday closed
Ascension 13 May 2021
closed
Whit Monday 24 May 2021
closed
Corpus Christi Day 03 June 2021
closed
19 June – 09 July 2021
Monday – Friday 09h00 – 12h00 14h00 – 18h00
Saturday 09h00 – 12h00
Sunday closed
10 July – 13 August 2021
Monday – Sunday 08h00 – 18h00
14 August – 17 October 2021
Monday – Sunday 08h00 – 12h00 14h00 – 18h00
18 October – December 2021
Monday – Friday 09h00 – 12h00 15h00 – 17h00
Saturday 09h00 – 12h00
Sunday closed
till 20 June 2021
every 1st Thursday per month 09h00 – 11h30
12 July – 13 August 2021
Monday – Friday 09h00 – 11h30
Saturday & Sunday closed
#grächenFAMILY DESTINATION
The logo «Family Destination» features holiday resorts and destinati-ons that cater for children and families.For further information swisstourfed.ch.
NEWFLOWTRAIL
Awards for Grächen, the family destination
In the past year Grächen has won the following awards:
Best Ski Resort:
• Best Ski Resort 2020 (medium ski resorts)• 3rd place Swiss Holiday Home Award 2020• 2nd place Activity Best of Swiss Gastro Award 2019• Skiarea: test winner 2018• Friendliest ski resort in Europe 2018• Best Family Ski Resort in Europe 2018• Most popular mountain restaurant 2017/2018• Slope quality seal and safety trophy• 1st Rank Fun & Entertainment
Further information can be found:graechen.ch/en/awards
Tel. +41 (0)27 955 60 [email protected]
REGA 144Police 117Fire Station 118GP in Grächen (Dr. Sieber)+41 (0)27 956 15 26
Experiences and animations for groups on request
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Visit to Air Zermatt
01st July – 21st October 2021
The heroes of the air give you an insight into the Air Zermatt base and rescue and logistic support.
Time 09h30 – 11h00Price CHF 10.00 per person from 6 yearsMeeting point Base Air Zermatt in ZermattBooking until the day before, 17h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants min. 7, max. 20 peopleNote Round flight bookable on site (CHF 220.00)
Grächen Goldcard
Take advantage of our sensational all-inclusive package this season and upgrade your holiday with the Grächen Gold-card. The offer is valid during the summer season from 12th June to 17th October 2021.
Whether a cosy holiday for two or a break for all the family – this family destination has plenty to offer. Don‘t miss the unique and at-tractive offer of the Grächen Goldcard.
The Grächen Goldcard offers an attractive added value:• 1 free return ride Grächen – Gornergrat• 1 green fee 9-/18-holes at the Matterhorn Golf Course in Randa
(excl. tournaments)• Golf taster course from 4 persons (daily on reservation)• Unlimited rides on the unique fairytale gondola lift incl. free bike
transport (from 19 June 2021)• 1 free return ride with the Jungenbahn• Free admission to the entertainment events run by the Grächen-
tourist board• 25 % discount on regular admission to the thermal spa Brigerbad
(1 person per Goldcard)• 1 free return journey on the Kalpetran – Embd – Schalb adventure
cable car• 1 free return journey Stalden – Staldenried – Gspon
* modifications exepted
Enjoy a summer break in Grächen and enjoy your own personal ad-venture with the Grächen Goldcard.
More Information you will find ongraechen.ch/en/goldcard
phone +41 (0)27 955 60 [email protected]
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You can find great hiking suggestions for your stay in Grächen in our Hiking fun brochure 2021.
Contact
Welcome with SiSu
28th June – 20th August 2021
27th September – 17th October 2021
The Grächen mascot welcomes you on the village square of the family destination Grächen. SiSu is looking forward to meeting you personally and will inform you about the great children's program.
Time 17h00Price freeMeeting point in the Grächen village squareBooking not required
Guided village tour
28th June – 17th October 2021
Learn interesting facts about the historyand infrastructure of Grächen, now and then.
Time 17h00 – approx. 18h30Price freeMeeting point in front of the Tourist Office GrächenBooking until monday, 12h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants min. 4 people
Kalpetran – Embd – Schalb adventure cable car
The Kalpetran – Embd cable car runs from Kalpetran (896 m above sea level) to the idyllic mountain village of Embd (1358 m above sea level). From there, the Embd – Schalb adventure cable car takes just a few minutes to reach the Alpine foothill of Schalb at an altitude of 1900 m. Here you can enjoy a stunning view of Grä-chen and the surrounding mountains. The foothill stands on the Jungen – Moosalpe high-altitude trail and on the path over the Augstbord Pass into the Turtmanntal valley. The „Gogwärgji- treasure hunt“, popular with children, begins from the Schalb. Take a free treasure map with you in Embd, find Gogwärgji‘s treasure and receive a reward. You can find timetables and further information at www.embd.ch.
Gornergrat
With its sunny viewing platform open all year round, the Gornergrat is one of the most popular excursion destinations at 3089 m above sea level. Surrounded by 29 four-thousand metre peaks, the Matterhorn and the second longest glacier in the Alps, it provides a stunning mountain panorama.NEW Multimedia experience "Zooom the Matterhorn".
Jungen above St. NiklausThe St. Niklaus – Jungen cable car transports visitors into the di-verse hiking region. Take your time to relaxe and enjoy the amazing mountains.
Mountain restaurant JungeralpEnjoy the breathtaking view of the fascinating Valais mountains and let yourself be pampered. The mountain restaurant Jungeralp is hap-py to serve you its own regional products at fair prices.
Opening hourssummer season 12th June – mid October 2021 closed on Tuesdays except July to mid September 2021Phone number +41 (0)79 838 81 23E-mail [email protected]
Fascination nature – Alpine flower trail
28th June – 28th August 2021
Under the expert guidance of a local guide, you will learn about the fauna and flora of the Valais mountains on the hike from the Alpe Jungen to the wildly romantic Jungtal. Enjoy the high alpine panorama amidst numerous four-thousand-metre peaks.
Time 09h45 – approx. 14h00Price CHF 25.00 per person from 6 years excl. cableway St. Niklaus – Jungen Meeting point at the cable car Jungen in St. NiklausBooking until the day before, 17h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants min. 5, max. 20 peopleNote T2 hike, good footwear, need to bring own food and drinks.
Afternoon on the Hannigalp
Hannig afternoon with local Grächen specialities. After your tour en-joy some local sausage, mountain & goats cheese, ham and speck, rye bread and some of our Valaisian wine.
Time 14h00 – 17h00Price CHF 28.00 per person from 16 years CHF 15.00 per child (6 – 16 years) CHF 8.00 per child (2 – 5 years)Booking not requiredDates daily
Sunday brunch on the Hannigalp
Start the Sunday with alpine pleasure:We spoil you with many Valaisan specialities from the region. Help yourself to the cold and warm buffet and enjoy your brunch. Let your soul dangle to the sounds of our live band.
Time from 9h30Price CHF 37.00 per person from 16 years CHF 22.00 per child (6 – 16 years) CHF 15.00 per child (2 – 5 years) excl. rail rideBooking until Saturday by 12h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chDates 04.07. / 18.07. / 01.08. / 15.08. / 29.08. 12.09. / 26.09.2021
Wildlife watching with a local assistant
ranger incl. breakfast
28th June – 17th Oktober 2021
Accompany a local ranger to exclusive spots where chamois and ibex gather. And enjoy a rich breakfast at the family mountain restaurant afterwards to top great adventure.
Time 06h10 – approx. 09h00Price CHF 22.00 per person from 16 years, excl. rail ride CHF 16.00 per child (7 – 16 years), excl. rail rideMeeting point 06h10 at the Hannigalp valley station (as of 1st October 2021 at 07h25)Booking until the day before, 12h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants min. 4, max. 10 people (children as of 7 years)Dates No wildlife watching program in the following week: 19.09. – 03.10.2021. View the weekly program for an alternative.
Visit of „Wäbstuba fadugrad“ in Gasenried
Discover the art of an ancient craft, from the final product. We look forward to your visit.
Time 14h00 – 18h00Price freeContact Jasmine Summermatter +41 (0)78 861 77 39Dates every Tuesday and Friday from mid June – mid October 2021
St. Niklaus local museum and alpine guide museum
with mineral exhibition
The two museums (local museum & alpine guide museum with mi-neral exhibition) offer a broad spectrum. The local museum is home to old craft, agriculture and household items from our St. Niklaus ancestors. In the alpine guide museum, you can immerse yourself in the alpine guide tradition and the time of the Alpine pioneers. The Zermatt area is internationally known for its wealth of mineral re-sources. The mineral exhibition offers you a unique opportunity to marvel at the most beautiful mineral finds from the region.
Opening hours Mid July – mid September 2021 Tuesday and Friday 18h00 – 20h00Contact Tourist Office Grächen phone +41 (0)27 955 60 60, [email protected] on request (min. 5 people), all year long
Grächen local museum
The small museum deals with the history as well as the present of our village. Here you can marvel at exhibits from the Celtic period, as well as life in a mountain village in those days. The exhibition "Magic Water" is dedicated to the centuries-old tradition and ne-cessity of irrigation, which is still used today and NEW can even be "heard". Another exhibition is dedicated to the life and work of the famous Grächner Thomas Platter. One of Switzerland's best-known humanists.
Opening hours Thursday, 16h00 – 18h00 (outside opening hours on request)Price collection for the preservation of the museumContact Susann Walter +41 (0)79 953 41 58 Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.ch/ischi-heimat
Summer season start with Harley meeting and opening of the
new Ravensburger play path
Saturday, 19th June 2021
We start the new summer season with the powerful sound of the Harley machines, which arrive in a convoy on the village square at 2 pm. Rolf Schnyder will provide the musical entertainment. You can also be there when SiSu and Ravo open the Ravensburger play path. Seven new play stations and six play huts with new games await you. Catering from 13h30.
Sunday, 20th June 2021
Take the fairytale gondola up to Hannigalp and attend the solemn church service at 11h00.Afterwards you can enjoy delicious summery menus in the ultra- modern family mountain restaurant.The day is musically framed with live music.
Grächen music holidays
Sunday, 04th July – Saturday, 29th August 2021
Grächen music holidays combine holidays and active music-ma-king. If you are culturally interested, share a love of music or would like to devote more time to your hobby, then you are sure to find the right course among our offers! More information at: graechen.ch/en/musikferien
Ravensburger children festival
Wednesday, 14th July 2021
A new adventure awaits the children. Together with SiSu, they can go on a journey through Switzerland and discover the cantons of our country. In various posts, the children will learn more about Swit-zerland and its diversity. Creativity, teamwork and brains will be in demand, but fun and enjoyment will definitely not be neglected..
Flanier‘Abund
Wednesday, 21st July and 04th August 2021
Enjoy an evening of entertainment, where you can stroll leisurely, meet acquaintances and friends and enjoy culinary delights.
Valais rye bread baking & rope-park fun
25th June – 13th August &
24th September – 17th October 2021
From corn to bread – out in the fresh air, the dough is kneaded according to Grandma’s recipe and then baked in a wood-fired oven. And while the bread is baking, it’s up and off to fun and action at the rope park.
Time: 10h00 – 12h00Price: CHF 15.00 per person from 6 years, incl. an hour at the rope parkMeeting point: Robis playground in the woodsBooking: until the day before, 17h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants: min. 4, max. 13 people
Compagnie Nicole & Martin – artistic fairy tale
theatre under the white tent
Monday, 19th – Sunday, 25th July 2021
A theatre experience for all people, young or old from 6 years! Since 1999 Nicole & Martin are on their way with their dreamlike WHITE TENT and enchant their audience. Their award-winning plays uni-quely combine fairytale telling with acrobatic movement elements and atmospheric music.
9. SiSu Family day on the Hannigalp
Sunday, 08th August 2021
Come by to celebrate the unique SiSu family park! The ma-gician "Tom Lauri" will whisk you away into the world of magic. You can swing your hips with your children at the family concert by the band "Silberbüx". Let yourself be sur-prised by the rest of the programme for the whole family. NEW This year the AMO (General Music School Upper Valais) will be part of the SiSu Family Day. On a musical walk in the morning, you can get to know various instruments and possibly discover new talents or passions.
19th Beach Event Grächen
Friday, 13th – Sunday, 15th August 2021
The beach event offers a very special mix of music evening, sports, beach party and live concert. The highest beach volleyball fun tour-nament in Switzerland (1619 m) offers a breathtaking view of the most beautiful four-thousand-metre peaks and combines sport and fun. More information at www.beach-event.ch
Indian wilderness day
Immerse yourself in the world of the Indians! At the Indian fort on the Hannigalp, you can make your own bow and arrow and a personal lucky charm. We’ll also refresh ourselves with Cervelat sausage and bread by the campfire before setting off to look for clues.
Time 13h00 – approx. 16h00Price CHF 10.00 per child (6 – 16 years), excl. rail ride CHF 5.00 per child up to 5 years, excl. rail rideMeeting point Exit of Hannigalp cable car stationBooking until the day before, 17h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants min. 4 peopleNote Children under 5 years must be accompanied by their parents.Dates 29.07. / 05.08.2021
Valais Blackneck goat carving
Carve a typical Valais Blackneck goat as a souvenir of your holiday, supervised by a qualified wood carver.
Time 14h00 – approx. 16h00 Price CHF 15.00 per personMeeting point in front of the Tourist Office GrächenBooking until the day before, 17h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants min. 4, max. 12 people Note Children under 10 years must be accompanied by their parents.Dates 16.07. / 06.08. / 13.08. / 06.10.21
NEW Mystery hike - puzzle fun for the whole family
Grächen becomes a big puzzle playground for the whole family du-ring one day. Solve various puzzles and find the way to save Grächen from disaster. Two different difficulty levels promise fun for young and old. In the family route for children aged 5 to approx. 10, SiSu must be freed from the clutches of a villain. Saving Grächen from a suspected rock slide is the goal of the more difficult route for children aged 10 to approx. 16.
Time 13h00 – approx. 17h00Price CHF 5.00 per person (children up to 5 years free of charge)Meeting point in front of the Tourist Office GrächenBooking until 25.07.2021/10.10.2021 at the Tourist Office Grächen or under graechen.chParticipants min. 4 familiesNote individual starting time per familyDates 27.07. / 12.10.2021
Build your insect hotel
Give nature a home – with an insect hotel! Create your own insect hotel to support the cycle of life.
Time: 14h00 – approx. 16h00Price: CHF 7.00 per childMeeting point: in front of the Tourist Office GrächenBooking: until the day before, 17h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants: min. 4 people, (children as of 5 years)Dates: 21.07. / 28.07. / 04.08. / 11.08.2021
eMountainbike adventure
28th June – 15th August 2021
It is difficult for most bikers to imagine that riding uphill can also be great fun. Experience for yourself what it feels like to climb the mountain effortlessly and to overcome technically demanding parts with an unusual ease. eMTB Instructor Odilo from trailguides.ch will take you on the trails around Grächen. Tours are tailored to your skill level and you can learn helpful tips and tricks for handling an eMTB.
Time 18h30 – approx. 20h00Price CHF 65.00 per person, incl. guide, eBike rental and helmetMeeting point One BikeshopBooking until the day before, 17h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants min. 2, max. 5 people (children as of 14 years)Note The guided tour is also bookable on the remaining days of the week. Tour start is always at 18h30, with sign-up directly through One Bikeshop: phone +41 (0)79 603 84 466 September and October only on advance booking
The guest is the star – rewards for loyal regular visitors
28th June – 17th October 2021
Long-time regulars are honoured by the Touristische UnternehmungGrächen AG. We will gladly present you with the certificate of honour and your gift from 14h00 at the Tourist Office.
Time from 14h00Meeting point at the Tourist OfficeBooking Tourist Office by Tuesday, 18h00 with formNote Guests who have been holidaying in Grächen for 10 years (or more)
Guided hike Moosalp – Jungen
28th June – 28th August 2021
The high-level trail from Moosalp to Jungen is a great sightseeing tour. The path leads through forests, past streams and shows a won-derful view of several 4000 m peaks. Lace up your hiking boots and go on a discovery tour with Thomas Pollinger.
Time 08h05Price CHF 25.00 per person from 7 years, excl. rail rideMeeting point St. Niklaus railway stationBooking until the day before, 12h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or graechen.chParticipants min. 5, max. 15 peopleNote moderate hike, good footwear, need to bring own food and drinks.
Mountain breakfast on the Hannigalp
Mountain cheese, Ziger from the Hannigalp, homemade jam, home-made sausage, mountain ham, bread and much more awaits you at our breakfast in the midst of four-thousand-metre peaks.
Time 08h30 – 11h00Price CHF 27.00 per person from 12 years CHF 16.00 per child (4 – 12 years) Children under 4 years / "robber's plate" (children younger than 4 years eat from their parents' plates) excl. rail rideDates Monday – Friday daily without registration
NEW Barbecue evening with live music on the Hannigalp
Barbecue on the Hannigalp and marvel at the beautiful sunset. Follow the beat of the live music. What more can the heart desire?
Time 17h00 – 22h30Price CHF 45.00 all you can eat / per person from 14 years CHF 22.00 all you can eat / per child (6 – 14 years) Children under 4 years / "robber's plate" (children younger than 4 years eat from their parents' plates) excl. rail rideDates 23.07. / 06.08.2021Booking in each case until Thursday, 12h00 at the Tourist Office Grächen or at graechen.ch
Children's song concert for families with Roland Zoss
Wednesday, 21st juillet 2021, 16h00
With his concerts, Roland Zoss delights our youngest guests and ma-kes children's eyes light up. Come by and immerse yourself in the world of children's music.
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Downhill scooter: Hannigalp - Grächen in a different way
With the downhill scooter, you ride down to the village over a speci-ally prepared track. Thanks to special wide tyres and hydraulic disc brakes, you have control of the device at all times.Note: from 10 years
Further information at www.graechen.ch
Children's race
Saturday, 4th September 2021
Even the smallest ones can compete with each other again for some short distance, ultra effort racing! The children's race starts at 16h30.
Special glacier and climbing week for teenagers and families
Monday, 05th – Friday, 09th July 2021
Spend an exciting and entertaining week full of sensational adventu-res on the theme of glaciers. You’ll be accompanied by experienced mountain guides.
Participants min. 6 peopleNote technical equipment (crampons and climbing belts) is providedPrice CHF 490.00 per personRegistration [email protected] +41 (0)79 230 58 24More information: graechen.ch
Bikeregion Grächen – Visp
The Upper Valais, and not least the re-gion around Grächen and Visp, is an in-sider tip in the mountainbike scene. With the homologation of an additional 240 km of trail, a network of 310 km total length now extends in this area. The variety of op-tions is impressive: from family loops, enduro trails with downhill sections to multi-day tours suitable for mass sports, a comple-te programme is available. You can find further information at www.bike-wallis.ch.
In order to protect our guests, we have developed appropriate protective measures for all activities. All participants are required to comply with these measures.
If our events have to be cancelled at short notice due to Covid-19‘s instructions, we will refund the amount paid.
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Tour Monte Rosa
Hike around the beautiful mountain world of the Monte-Rosa massif. The route is divided into 9 stages, which you can also take as individual day tours. You can find further information at www.tmr-matterhorn.ch.
Sports activitiesIndoor swimming pool in Grächen
The pool at the Hotel Hannigalp is daily open from 08h00 – 16h00 and 19h00 – 21h00 for everyone. Groups on request from 08h00 – 12h00.
Prices
Up to age 4 5 to 15 years 16 years up
free entrance CHF 6.50 CHF 9.50
Prices with guest card
Indoor swimming pool in St. Niklaus
Opening hours 25th June – 16th August 2021
Wednesday: 16h00 – 20h00Friday: closed
Opening ours during school hours
Wednesday 14h00 – 16h30 17h00 – 21h00 Sport swimmingFriday: 18h00 – 21h15
After 19h15 under 16-years-olds only accompanied by parents)
Prices
Children to age 16 From age 16
Single entry CHF 3.5010 vouchers CHF 30.00
Single entry CHF 6.00 10 vouchers CHF 50.00
Brigerbad: The biggest thermal spa in the Valais
Switzerland's largest open-air thermal spa is open all year round for you to enjoy. Besides a thermal pool, a sports pool with diving rocks, a grotto-style swimming pool, a children's pool, a river pool, an Olympic-size pool and a large water slide, the spa now also features an indoor pool and an enlarged wellness area (incl. sauna, hamam and grotto-style pool). 10 % discount on the admission price with a guest card.
Magical Water
Grächen, the holiday destination for the whole family, has created a mythical adventure world called “Magical Water” around its irriga-tion channels. Holidaymakers can learn about this essential element on an exciting hike based on games, knowledge and fun for three generations.
Treading water / Kneipping
The resort Grächen is well-known for its dry climate and good air quality. There are public facilities after the philosophy of Sebastian Kneipp at the Grächner Lake and in the Taa.
Information: Tourist Office GrächenPrice free
Wellness and relaxation
6th ULTRA Tour Monte Rosa
Wednesday, 01st – Saturday, 04th September 2021
Grächen is the start and finish point for the sixth edition of Ultra Tour Monte Rosa (UTMR), a magnificent ultramarathon around the Monte-Rosa massif. Three different categories are availa-ble, the (nonstop) Ultra Tour and the 4 Stage Race start in Grä-chen and circle the massif in 170 km, the third 100 km rou-te starts in Gressoney, Italy. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this international event and support the runners. Further information under www.ultratourmonterosa.com.
Grächner mountain race
Saturday, 4th September 2021
The start for the second Grächen Berglauf is at 10h00 am. Run 23 km on the soft, level paths next to the water pipes, through the fragrant forest, then on magnificent alpine trails towards the Riedgletscher. You be rewarded with incredible views of the mountains and glaciers. After reaching the finish line, enjoy the festival atmosphere of the big UTMR event. Further information under graechenberglauf.ch.
Sport Highlights 2021
Golf club Matterhorn in Randa
Are you looking for?• active natural recreation?• to experience something new with your family?• fun and sports in the fresh air?• to improve your golf swing?• to improve your handicap?Then you’ve come to the right place!
All of our offers are available under www.golfclubmatterhorn.ch or on +41 (0)27 967 70 00Reservation in advance required.
Climbing wall Hohtschuggen
The natural climbing wall Hohtschuggen offers routes from difficulty level 4a to 6b+. Climbing equipment (60 m rope, express slings, etc.) must be brought by yourself. The involvement of a mountain guide is recommended. Use on your own responsibility.
Location From the lower terminus of the chair lift Bärgji you take the 15 minutes walk to the restaurant HohtschuggenDates June – October 2021Information Tourist Office GrächenMaterial hire Glacier Sport, Wannihorn Sport
Hike to the Charles Kuonen suspension bridge on the "Euro-
paweg" above Randa
Visit the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps. The cros-sing of the bridge is part of the "Europaweg", which you can start in Grächen. The bridge measures 494 m and spans up to a height of 85 m over the "Grabengufer" in the Mattertal. Experience the tingling feeling during the crossing and enjoy the fantastic mountain panorama.
Have you already booked your summer holidays in Grächen?
You‘re sure to find the right offer among our packages:
Ravensburger Family week
19th June – 17th October 2021
• 3 or 7 nights• Ravensburger play path• Visit to the Brigerbad hot springs• 1 return trip with the Hannigalp cable car
from CHF 134.00 per person for 3 nightsfrom CHF 290.00 per person for 7 nights
Bookings atgraechen.ch/en/offers
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Bike Grächen
Grächen mountain bike
The Grächen holiday resort, located on the sunny terraces of the Matter Valley, is ideally suited as a starting point for countless unique tours in Upper and Central Valais. Let the local guides from «trailgui-des.ch» show you this region and its trails surrounded by an unfor-gettable mountain backdrop. The guided tours on offer are organised according to your own personal wishes. Anything is possible: from relaxed excursions with family or club mar tes, multi-day tours with like-minded people, spectacular big mountain free-rides for skilled cyclists or a wintry fatbike tour. If you want to do some work on your riding technique, you can do so on your own or in a group and will be supervised by the qualified Swiss Cycling Guides. 2020 summer biking offers:
Offer Bikesummer 2021
You can find offers for guided bike tours or riding technique courses at: www.trailguides.ch.
Bike hire in Grächen
Mountain bikes, fatbikes, electric mountain bikes and children's bikes are available for hire in the ONE Bikeshop.
Contact Odilo Imboden +41 (0)79 603 84 46 [email protected], www.onesport.bike
Foto: trailguides.ch
NEW Flowtrail in Grächen
On the flowtrail from Hannigalp down to Grächen, all bikers get their kicks. The 5 km track promises riding fun for families and beginners as well as for experienced bikers. New awesome jumps and other exciting elements can be discovered on every descent. The track begins at 2150 m ASL and the finish is at 1700 m. The fairytale gon-dola takes you back to the start again in comfort.