Albinen

This is Albinen

Albinen is situated in the south-west of Switzerland, in the Rhône Valley in Valais. The mountain village is a popular travel destination thanks to its unique location in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park as well as its proximity to the thermal spa resort of Leukerbad and the Matterhorn.

Discover Albinen

Picturesque Albinen can be found on a steep slope above the Rhône Valley. Here, you can enjoy plenty of sweeping views, peace and quiet, as well as sunshine. Stroll through the village with its well-preserved farmhouses, the gables of which all point down towards the valley. Explore the village’s surroundings, part of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, which include forests, floodplains and sun-drenched winegrowing villages.

The Valais mountains and Leukerbad

Albinen is the perfect starting point for summer and winter activities in the Valais mountains. A number of different cable cars will take you partway to the Torrenthorn and to the Gemmi Pass. Have fun hiking or cycling, or on the ski slopes or cross-country ski trails. The oldest via ferrata in Switzerland can also be found here, exclusively for those with a head for heights: on the former trade route between Albinen and Leukerbad, you’ll climb 100 metres in altitude over eight wooden ladders. Time for relaxation? In Leukerbad, beautiful thermal baths are waiting to welcome you.

Flora in and around Albinen

Albinen is known for its mountain herbs and medicinal plants. Discover its flora on a tour of the Albinen medicinal herb garden. On the “Egguweg” trail, you’ll learn interesting facts about the healing powers of plants as well as Valais culture as part of a 17-stop tour. You’ll be amazed at how many of the local plants here are edible.

Around Albinen

Visit Leuk along with its landmark, the medieval castle with a modern glass dome. Hike through the winegrowing villages of Varen and Salgesch, on a trail that also includes the imposing Raspille waterfall. From the Rhône Valley, within one hour you can reach Switzerland’s landmark, the Matterhorn. And the Bernese Oberland is also within easy reach, through the nearby Lötschberg tunnel.

Experience Albinen for less

As an overnight guest, you’ll receive a guest card that will allow you to benefit from offers in the Leukerbad-Albinen region: such as discounts on cable cars and mountain railways, in the Sportarena or in Leukerbad’s thermal baths.