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.
TAVOLATA 2026
Experience conviviality and enjoyment in the middle of the vineyards in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park - with an exclusive multi-course menu and exquisite wines from our wine partners.
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Hedgehogs wanted! Volunteers wanted
In order to get a more accurate picture of the hedgehog population in Valais, the Service for Forests, Nature and Landscape (DWNL) is continuing the "Hedgehog wanted" project, which was launched in 2020 with the "Wild Neighbors Valais" observation platform. Volunteers are needed in the municipalitie...
Cleaning day - 80 volunteers brave the rain
In mid-April, the traditional cleaning day took place again in the Pfynwald conservation area. More than 80 helpers took care of their forest. The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park organizes the annual wellness day for the Pfynwald nature reserve to ensure the preservation of this unique landscape and raise a...
7th National Parks Market on May 26, 2023 on the Bundesplatz in Bern
The Parks Market is back on the Bundesplatz in Bern and presents the best culinary specialties from the Swiss parks. A festival of flavors and aromas: tastings of regional products, exchanges with passionate producers, concerts and a variety of activities for young and old are on the program. And be...
Pupils from Sierre schools take part in the ecological upgrading of the Petit-Bois
The unique 'Petit-Bois' of Sierre, which is located directly south of the railroad station, will be enlarged. The adjacent vineyard hill to the east is being renaturalized and connected to the existing Petit-Bois. In the new, upgraded area of around 5500 square meters, visitors will be able to disco...
Technology and nature weeks 2023
The TuN Weeks will take place from July 24 - 28 (bilingue F/D) and from August 7 - 11 (D), 2023. Over five days, 10-12 year olds will experience a topic from the field of technology and nature: they will build, discover, research and discuss. The focus is on having fun and exploring technology, natu...
Partnership renewed
RegionAlps and the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park have been mobility partners since 2010. As part of the renewal of the park label on 1.1.2023, the partnership has now been extended.
The nature park is strongly committed to soft mobility and therefore supports public transport. For example, all excursion ...
Valais Nature Parks and UNESCO World Heritage SAJA: Strong partners
The managers of the Valais Nature Parks Binntal, Pfyn-Finges, Trient Valley and UNESCO World Heritage SAJA met last Thursday to plan joint activities in Ernen.
The Binntal Landscape Park, the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau Aletsch (SAJA) and the Pfyn-Finges Regional Nature Park meet an...
Littering
"Littering" is an Anglicism and stands for the careless throwing away or leaving behind of waste outside the designated places. Whether PET, paper, glass or cigarettes - such "wild" waste has a negative impact on health, the environment and the economy, as it pollutes soil, plants and water and caus...
Proud of your home
Ten years ago, the federal government recognized our region as one of the most beautiful and outstanding landscapes in Switzerland. Since then, the nature park communities have benefited from the exclusive label "Regional Nature Park of National Importance". We want to protect the scenic and cultura...
Native shrubs - Diverse hedges
Those who opt for native shrubs can only benefit!
Due to their adaptation to the local ecological conditions, native shrubs offer many advantages over exotic species (see diagram).
In residential areas, English lawns or exotic ornamental shrubs such as thuja or cherry laurel are still often us...