The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park is delighted to welcome its 26th partner, the family-run Flaschen hotel-restaurant, perched in the heart of the Valais mountains between Leukerbad...
Pfyn-Finges Nature Park unique landscapes and nature
The thirteen communities within the Natur Park have received the title of Regional Nature Park of National Importance, for their unique and outstanding nature and landscapes. These communities aim to preserve and enhance the traditional cultural and natural landscapes, to promote development of a sustainable economy fit for their grandchildren and to sensitise and educate their inhabitants.
News
22. Apr 2025
Hiking trail network severely impaired
On 17 April 2025, exceptional weather conditions led to heavy snowfall and precipitation, including in central Valais. This led to the closure of numerous hiking trails. ...
Next Event
Bearded vulture and the alpine habitat
09.07.2025
09:45
Come with us and get to know the bearded vulture and its habitat on the Gemmi. An environment where the history of the landscape, the fauna and the flora are closely linked, where nature teaches us the balance of life.
Savurando - treasure hunt
15.07.2025
08:30
Wide views and exciting insights into wine in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park await you on the Savurando.
The southern ambience in central Valais and the diverse landscape values invite you to discover the nature park with all your senses.
Bearded vulture and the alpine habitat
16.07.2025
09:45
Come with us and get to know the bearded vulture and its habitat on the Gemmi. An environment where the history of the landscape, the fauna and the flora are closely linked, where nature teaches us the balance of life.
Jugend auf dem Gipfel - 2 Tage auf der Alp
17.07.2025
13:15
Du übernachtest in einer Berghütte auf der Alpe Obern-Galm im Naturpark Pfyn-Finges und geniesst den Sonnenuntergang vom Berg aus.
Savurando - treasure hunt
22.07.2025
08:30
Wide views and exciting insights into wine in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park await you on the Savurando.
The southern ambience in central Valais and the diverse landscape values invite you to discover the nature park with all your senses.
Point of interest
Common kingfisher
Its dazzling colour, its secretive life style and its rarity have made the common kingfisher famous.
European Bee-eater
The colourful, elegant and heat-loving bee-eater is the only European representative of a family that is mostly limited to the tropics and subtropics of the Old World (Eastern Hemisphere).
La cascade de la Raspille
Discover the waterfall on the Raspille. The hiking trail leads directly underneath the waterfall. Enjoy the cool mists!
Parkvogel Wiedehopf
Mit seinem prächtigen Kopfschmuck ist der Wiedehopf der Punker unter den Vögeln! Im Wallis hat es die grösste Population dieses selten gewordenen Vogels. Der Naturpark Pfyn-Finges trägt somit eine besondere Verantwortung zur Förderung dieser Art.
