Book «Wein und Natur»
Order this new book now | 17 scientific points of view on the subject! From biodynamics to hybrid vines and the fauna in the vineyards... This book offers an overview of knowledge and field experience in Valais.
Reusable cup rental
Thanks to the use of reusable tableware, mountains of waste are reduced at events, energy is saved and resources are conserved. Whether for aperitifs, parties or other events, the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park and its partners offer the rental of up to 2000 reusable cups.
News
6th edition of the Tavolata of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park
Imagine a very long table stretching out over the vineyards of Salgesch, the last rays of sunlight streaking across the landscape and 350 guests chatting happily with their neighbors. It was in this unique setting that the 6th edition of the Nature Park Tavolata took place on Saturday, August 23. Th...
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Opening of the "Rendez-vous forest" theme trail in Albinen
What is the value of an intact landscape? The "Rendez-vous forest" theme trail conveys a different forest experience. Visitors encounter the forest and themselves through sensory perception and meditation exercises.
This trail was officially opened on July 13 and individually tested by two groups...
Hotel-restaurant Flaschen is new partner
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 and Albinen. The Briand family are environmentally aware, and from the very beginning of their business at Flaschen, they hav...
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.
If you are planning a hike in the nature park, please find out more here: Hiking map
"Änand am Trog bigägnu" - the nature park municipality of Agarn sets an example!
On Sunday, April 13, the "Begegnung am Trog" trail was officially opened with over 100 people in attendance.
Along the village street of Agarn, you can now watch 3 short videos (LINK) with exciting anecdotes and legends about the significance of the troughs.
You will meet local Agarn historian...
Closure of the Bois de Finges protected site
According to police information, the protected site of Bois de Finges is completely closed until at least Saturday. Follow the official instructions from the authorities.
Cleaning day - 100 volunteers for the Pfynwald nature reserve
On April 5, the traditional clean-up day took place in the Pfynwald nature reserve. Over 100 dedicated helpers supported the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park in ridding this unique landscape of garbage. Among them was the LSH association from Salgesch, which has been involved in clean-up campaigns for years....
Long-standing dry stone wall project with the nature park municipality of Leuk
The dry stone walls along the Rumelingweg are very prominent and immediately catch the eye. At the start of the joint project in 2020, almost all of these walls were overgrown with vegetation, in need of renovation and in some cases in serious danger of collapsing.
The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park and...
Get active!
Make an active contribution to the valuable natural and cultural landscape in Valais! Get actively involved in preserving and enhancing nature in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park!
Preserving traditions - we look into the region's cooking pots!
Cuisine is a living tradition and an important element of regional identity. Under the title "Traditione erhalte / Traditionä erhaltu", the two nature parks Pfyn-Finges Nature Park and Binntal Landscape Park are committed to ensuring that the unique recipes that have been cultivated by the region's ...