Uniqueness
You only find that here! Each regional nature park in Switzerland has its own characteristics that make it unique. What sets the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park apart?
Forest of Pfyn-Finges nature reserve
The forest of Pfyn-Finges nature reserve is the centrepiece of the regional nature park Pfyn-Finges. The forest of Pfyn-Finges has been officially protected since 1997, after it had already been included in the KLN inventory in 1963 (Inventory of the landscapes and natural monuments of national importance to be preserved).
Bearded vultures, european bee-eater & co.
No other nature park is home to such a wide range of bird species in such a small space as the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park. The king of the air did not have to be domiciled by humans in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park. He found out on his own that it is best here! In spring, the European bee-eater moves into the Leukerfeld quarter and attracts numerous visitors. Here you will learn which other colourful birds can be seen in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park.
Wine park of Switzerland
Wine-growing also plays a very important role in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park. Over 80 wine stores invite you to linger and taste the regional products. Most of these are in the wine village of Salgesch and the wine island of Varen.
The best wines from the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park carry the Swiss Parks label. Our partner companies look forward to your visit!
Illgraben & wild Rhone
The imposing Illgraben is unique in its dynamism. This phenomenal mudslide could never be tamed and has formed the Pfyn-Finges Nature Reserve with its water meadows and pond landscapes. It is considered to be the most active mudslide in Europe. It leads into the Rhone, which in this area is still allowed to be free-flowing.
German or French
In the Pfyn-Finges Regional Nature Park there are as many dialects spoken as there are stars in the Valais emblem. The little stream “Raspille” between Salgesch and Sierre forms the language border between German and French.
