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Riederalp

Car-free, family-friendly and a dream for active nature lovers and anyone seeking peace and quiet

Like an oasis, Riederalp nestles into the unique natural landscape of the Aletsch Arena. Here, at 1,925m above sea level, the stress of everyday life becomes a distant memory. The car-free village exudes a homely, family atmosphere and has been awarded the “Family Destination” stamp of quality by the Swiss Tourism Federation. This makes Riederalp a perfect holiday destination for families, nature lovers and anyone seeking peace and quiet.

Discover highlights such as the two view points Hohfluh and Moosfluh, which look out over the Great Aletsch Glacier, or the Pro Natura Centre in the Villa Cassel, not to mention the spectacular downhill runs on the slopes of the extensive ski area. You can bring the action-packed day in the snow to a pleasant close with après-ski.

Sports action all-year-round

Experience the winter on Riederalp! Have fun on the slopes in the Aletsch Arena ski area, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the snow-covered streets with a view of the imposing Matterhorn thrown in for free, or summon up the courage to take a jump on the Big Airbag: Riederalp in winter offers a colourful array of options to really let yourself go.

And it’s actually no different in summer, when Riederalp becomes the perfect starting point for countless walks and hikes – across the suspension bridge that spans the Massa Gorge, for example – as well as bike tours or golf.

 

Riederalp – the holiday resort for families and active nature lovers

Situated high above the Rhône Valley, Riederalp is a holiday paradise for all seasons and the starting point for walks, hikes, bike tours, a round of golf or snow sports. Thanks to the altitude and the temperature difference of roughly 10 degrees to the valley, arriving at Riederalp in the middle of summer is beautifully refreshing, while in winter snow is guaranteed. Not far from the village, the Great Aletsch Glacier is the heart of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can reach the popular Swiss holiday resort from Mörel by cable car. The little villages of Greich, Goppisberg and Ried-Mörel also belong to the municipality of Riederalp, situated halfway up between the valley and the alp.

 

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Sights

There are two different viewpoints on Riederalp in the Aletsch Arena. Both vantage points are unique thanks to the different perspectives they offer on the Aletsch Glacier. Dating back to the start of the 20th century, Villa Cassel is also a splendid sight that is not to be missed.

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Pro Natura Centre Aletsch

Riederalp

© ©aletscharena.ch / Pascal Gertschen - third parties editorial and touristic use only
© aletscharena.ch / Marco Schnyder

View Point Moosfluh

Riederalp

© aletscharena.ch / Marco Schnyder
© ©aletscharena.ch / Marco Schnyder - third parties editorial and touristic use only

View Point Hohfluh

Riederalp

© ©aletscharena.ch / Marco Schnyder - third parties editorial and touristic use only

Winter experience

What activities await you?

Riederalp is an ideal base camp for skiers and snowboarders. From here you can enjoy the 104km of slopes that the Aletsch Arena ski area has to offer, from Riederfurka to Eggishorn. With ski-in, ski-out, you’re on the snow within moments of leaving your accommodation, and back in the warmth just as quickly after a day packed with impressions and adventures. By the way, between high-speed downhill runs, it is well worth taking a break up on Hohfluh or Moosfluh. From there you have unobstructed views of the imposing Great Aletsch Glacier.

Ski- and Snowboard

Sledging

Snowshoeing

Winter walks

Ski tours

Summer experience

What activities await you?

Fill your lungs with the fresh mountain air of Valais. Feel the energy it gives you for a hike or a bike outing. Starting in Riederalp, there’s a variety of possible routes to choose from – such as the Moosfluh and Hohfluh view points. From there you can bask in the fantastic view across the Great Aletsch Glacier, or take a walk through the mystical Aletsch Forest that is over a thousand years old. Meanwhile, the romantic Lake Blausee provides a welcome opportunity to cool down on hot summer days. And for anyone who wants to show off their golfing skills, the highest 9-hole golf course in Europe at 2000m above sea level is a perfect place to do that.

 

 

Walking

Mountaincarts

Mountain biking

Golf

Paragliding 

sleep

Accomodation

Riederalp offers a choice of hotels – including a golf hotel at the golf course – as well as chalets and holiday apartments where you can stay. The best way to book your bed for the night is to use our webshop.

 

 

from115CHF p. P.

Twing 10

Riederalp

from120CHF p. P.

Terpetsch 1. Stock West

Riederalp

Sonni Parterre

Riederalp

from204CHF p. P.

Hollandia 18

Riederalp

from77CHF p. P.

Amiel Parterre

Riederalp

from70CHF p. P.

Berna 1. Stock

Riederalp

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Restaurants

Restaurants and bars on the Riederalp. 

Restaurant Alpenblick

Ried-Mörel

Bar-Buvette Moosfluh

Riederalp

Restaurant Danys

Riederalp

VIVA-Bar

Riederalp

On The Rocks Bar & Disco

Riederalp

Restaurant Alpenrose

Riederalp

Restaurant Riederhof

Riederalp

Restaurant Golfclub Riederalp

Riederalp

Restaurant Berghaus Toni

Riederalp

Tea-Room Zurschmitten

Riederalp

Regional & fine - for the small appetite

z'Riederhoru Restaurant

Riederalp

Bergrestaurant Chüestall

Riederalp

let's go

Going out

The bars, clubs or pubs on Riederalp are worth a visit to round off the day in the Aletsch Arena.

© aletscharena.ch / Marco Schnyder

VIVA-Bar

Riederalp

© aletscharena.ch / Marco Schnyder

On The Rocks Bar & Disco

Riederalp

© aletscharena.ch, Nikolaus Loretan

Bergrestaurant Chüestall

Riederalp

© aletscharena.ch, Nikolaus Loretan

Derby Bar

Riederalp

© aletscharena.ch / Nicole Franzen, ABAG

Bar-Buvette Moosfluh

Riederalp

© aletscharena.ch / Nicole Franzen, ABAG

Families welcome

Have fun and be a child

Awarded the "Family Destination" stamp of quality by the Swiss Tourism Federation for family-friendly holiday destinations, Riederalp is an adventure paradise for children. In summer, “Iische Park” on Riederalp is the place to go for fun and games. In winter too, Riederalp is a dream come true for the whole family. There’s so much to do, it never gets boring. Some of the highlights are:

 

Kinder auf dem Bumptrack im "iische Park"
Spielplatz Aletschpark auf der Riederalp in der Aletsch Arena
Kinder auf der Hüpfburg im "iische Park"

View Points Hohfluh and Moosfluh

The view of the 20 kilometre long Great Aletsch Glacier is truly a touching moment. The spectacular scenery, including views of 40 four-thousand-metre peaks, is one of the great highlights in the Aletsch Arena. It is not for nothing that the area is part of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Live from the Riederalp

Webcam Riederalp village

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Webcam Moosfluh - Aletschglacier

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