Riederalp

This is the Riederalp

Riederalp is located in the south of Switzerland in the Valais. The car-free mountain village above the Rhone Valley is a popular travel and holiday destination due to its proximity to the Aletsch Glacier and the Aletsch Arena.

Discover the Riederalp

When you arrive at Riederalp, you stop in amazement: The view of the Valais four-thousand-metre peaks is simply magnificent. And with 300 days of sunshine a year, the sky is probably blue. On your walk through the village with its typical chalets, you will enjoy the peace and quiet and the cosy atmosphere. In the idyllically located Alpine Museum, you can experience how cheese and butter are still made according to old traditions.

Aletsch Glacier, Moosfluh and Hohfluh

The Moosfluh and Hohfluh viewpoints offer you an unobstructed view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. They can be reached from Riederalp all year round by cable car and are therefore ideal for a family outing. Explore the geology circular trail on the Moosfluh or hike through the fairytale Aletsch Forest back to Riederalp. In summer, you can explore the glacier with a mountain guide and well secured – an unforgettable experience.

Summer and winter sports in the Aletsch Arena

The Riederalp is located in the west of the Aletsch Arena and is a popular ski-in ski-out destination. The Moosfluh gondola lift and the Hohfluh chairlift take you to the extensive ski area up to 2300 metres. In summer, hikes or bike tours through UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch  are the order of the day. Hiking tip: From Riederalp to Belalp over the Aletsch suspension bridge with a view of the spectacular Massa Gorge.

Around the Riederalp

In about 30 minutes you can reach Brig with its landmark, the baroque Stockalper Castle. A little further down the valley, Visp offers you a beautiful old town and wine enjoyment. From here it is not far to car-free Zermatt, where you can marvel at the Matterhorn, Switzerland's landmark, up close.

Experience the Riederalp for less

As an overnight guest, you benefit from numerous discounts with the guest card of the Aletsch Arena. With the Discovery Pass, mountain railway rides to excursion peaks and hiking trails are free of charge. In winter, children up to 16 years of age receive the Saturday ski pass free of charge.