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Fieschertal

Europe’s little Patagonia

Commune

• Territory 17'295 ha (172'950'000 m2)

• Inhabitable territory 21 ha (210’000 m2) 0.12%

• Population ca. 320

• Altitude low 1080 m. – high 4274 m.

• Mountains 48

• Glaciers 2 (largest and second largest of the Alps)

Fieschertal is small, rural village that is part of the Aletsch Arena tourism destination. It is a town that is financially secure and very silent & peaceful. So peaceful that it is said that in Fieschertal “the fox kisses the hare”.

Hospitality

• 1 Hotel with restaurant 110 beds

• 1 Group Housing 79 beds

• 2 Mountain huts 138 beds

• Chalets & Apartments 34 ( av. 5 beds)

• Camping site nearby 10’000 m2

Activity infrastructure

• Hiking in all categories of intensity

• Themed hikes

• Rock Climbing

• Alpinism

• Glacial hiking

• Fishing, Hunting & Foraging

• Parasailing & Delta flying

• Spa & Wellness

• Playground

• Mountain biking

• Fixed Grill stations

• Gold panning

• Christal & Mineral searching

• Skiing in the village

• Ice skating

• Access to Alpine Ski resort by bus

• Snowshoe trails

• Cross country skiing

Unique features

Rollibock

A legend coming to life, being able to meet the creature. A compelling story with a moral that resonates into modern times.

Sauriertrail

A dinosaur park like no other. Combining arts and crafts with education.

Jungfaujoch

An unique experience in the Alps. High altitude viewpoint with ice cave, restaurant, souvenir stores, …

Weaknesses• No stores in the village

• No direct access to the Jungfraujoch

• The skiing, ice skating and Cross country skiing in town are climate change sensible

• No Tourist Information Center in town

• Lack off Competition in F&B

• Tourism taxes get funnelled away

• Tourism development in town is donation depended

• Unless the inhabitants make direct financial gain of tourism, they have little to no interest in accommodating guest.