Experiences

Lötschental

When you arrive somewhere new, you always need to get your bearings and find out what's going on. Or even better: ask the locals for a few tips to find out about the highlights of the place. And that's exactly the kind of tips we've put together for you here – our recommendations, so to speak.

Hikes

Fafleralp is a nature and hiking paradise. So it's no surprise that our first recommendation is the fantastic hiking trails on and around Fafleralp. And of course, even a long walk along the Lonza river is worth the trip.

Or you can go on a circular hike and explore the Fafleralp in all its panoramic glory. Whatever you decide, you will be rewarded with fabulous views.

Bene and Longi, both certified mountain guides, are our experts for action and extreme experiences up close. Not only hiking trails, but also numerous tours lead directly from Fafleralp into the glacier world of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

On their website www.bergcenter.ch, you will find all the information you need about what they offer and your own personal, incomparable and unforgettable summit moments of a lifetime!

Mountain & summit experiences

Nature Watch

André Henzen is our go-to guy for knowledge about nature and wildlife on the Fafleralp. As a natural scientist and expert on everything that makes our natural environment here so special, he is delighted to share his discoveries with you. After graduating from university with a degree in mineralogy and geology and working for many years as a natural hazards consultant, he now works for us as an excursion guide specializing in bird species, dragonflies, and wildlife.

As our hotel guest, you will get to know André and our Fafleralp bird paradise personally at least once a week. During our tour of approx. 1.5 hours starting directly from the hotel. A nature experience that fascinates the whole family – and inspires experts.

Swimming in a mountain lake

A hike to a mountain lake is always a special experience. And we have almost as many mountain lakes here as we do mountain peaks. One of the most beautiful mountain lakes is the Schwarzsee. It is located halfway between Blatten and Fafleralp and can be reached in half an hour.

But excursions to the idyllic Grundsee, the Guggisee with its spectacular views, or the slightly higher mountain lakes Blauseeli and Anusee are also highly recommended. And if you just want to cool off briefly in summer, you will find the Faflersee lake just above the resort.

The higher, the colder... ICE COLD BATHING

Natural cryo luxury that no technical system can replicate. We start at 1,800 meters above sea level, at a refreshing altitude, so to speak! On hot days, take a refreshing dip in Lake Fafl.

Anyone can cool down. Regeneration works in a targeted manner.

Our surrounding mountain lakes and the Lonza, which rises another 1,000 meters higher at the Langgletscher, are a greater challenge. Nevertheless, cold bathing is healthy, as we already know from old medical books, and ice bathing is much more than just a trend.

Cryochambers and therapies are en vogue in modern luxury spas. They melt so-called “brown fat” and promise vitality and younger-looking skin. We offer ice-cold regeneration straight from nature. Clear, powerful, and unadulterated, just like the mountains themselves. Your personal benefits – all it takes is a little effort!

– Rapid regeneration

– Stimulates blood circulation

– Stimulates the immune system

– Promotes mental clarity

– Has a positive effect on inflammatory processes

The experience

– Direct immersion in the power of the mountains

– Surrounded by glacier air and alpine tranquility

– Consciously guided and safely accompanied

– Introduction once a week for our hotel guests

Note: the cryo experience is an intense natural stimulus. We recommend participation only if you are in good health. Our team will be happy to advise you!

Do you enjoy the cold experiment and would like to experience more and more intensely? “The colder the water, the more important the focus. This also applies in real life.” From October 30 to November 1, 2026, on the Fafleralp with Helena Hefti Wenger.

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