22.05.2012
Sights and events in St. Niklaus
Sights and summer events in St.Niklaus
Cultural events
Llama trekking in St. Niklaus – Gasenried
Discover these fascinating animals on day tours and weekend llama trekking tours. Each participant gets to have their own llama. Those animals are originally from South America yet feel very much at home in the region. Find out availability here.
Day tours take place on the following dates:
- 19.08.2011
- 26.08.2011
- 02.09.2011
- 09.09.2011
- 16.09.2011
- 23.09.2011
- 30.09.2011
Date: every Friday, 9:30 am
Duration: until approx. 16:00
Meeting point: : to be announced upon registration
Rates: CHF 65 per person
Registration: until Wednesday at the tourist office or contact Dominique Gruber at +41 (0)8 870 23 46 (email:
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)Minimum 4 participants
Other week days are available on request.
Group events
- Mountain guide, folklore and mineral museum
- Indoor swimming pool
- Baking together with other guests in the traditional kitchen
Sport facilities
Aerobics, Aqua Jogging, Aqua Fit, mountaineering, sport climbing, winter hiking, swimming, running, cross-country skiing, massages, fitness training, Step Aerobic, tobogganing, snow shoe hiking, skiing / snowboarding in Grächen, Zermatt, Saas-Fee etc.
Sights in St. Niklaus
Mountain guide museum
The mountain guide museum is open every Tuesday and Friday. Here you will gain fascinating insight into the local history and the golden age of mountaineering in St. Niklaus.
Tuesday and Friday 18:00 - 20:00
Guided tours of the museums can be organized for groups and associations.
The 700-year old Meier Tower is home to the Crystal Museum and St. Niklaus Folklore Museum. Niklaus.
Find out more hier.
Alpine flower trail
Discover the Jungen Alpine flower trail. It is located at 1,960 meters above sea level and 800 meters above the village of St. Niklaus. Discover an eclectic nature unheard of down in the valley. This trail is open from mid-July to September and an easy hike from the Jungen cable car station.
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| Duration: | approx. 2 to 2.5 hours |
| Anmeldung: | nicht erforderlich |
| Geöffnet: | von Juli bis September 2011 |
| Rates: | return ticket to St. Niklaus-Jungen |
| CHF 20.00 for adults, CHF 10.00 for kids |
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St. Niklaus swimming pool
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Opening hours:
| Wednesday: | 14:00 to 20:00 |
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(adults only from 18:00) |
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| Friday: | 19:00 to 21:00 |
| Saturday: | 15:00 to 18:00 |
Single rates:
| Adults: | CHF 05.00 |
| Children and adolescents until 16 years of age | CHF 03.00 |
| Handicapped: | free every Thursday, please present handicapped ID |
| Group rates (min. 10 persons) Persons: |
CHF 04.00 for adults |
