Map & Directions
Distance from airport: Zürich 160 km; IT-Milano-Malpensa 165; Genève 250 km; Distance from railway station: Oberwald 1.4 km
Hotel Alpenhof is located in Oberwald, Switzerland, on
the fringe of a forest and the famous cross-country ski
trails. The village in the Upper Goms Valley, also known as
the “Valley of the Sun”, lies at the foot of the Grimsel, Furka and
Nufenen mountain passes.
Our quiet, spacious rooms feature satellite TV, minibar, minisafe
and
most of them a sundrenched balcony. High-speed internet freespot.
Our guests will appreciate the convenience of a fitness area with
sauna, solarium and gym.
Swiss and Thai specialities paired with choice wines are served in
the cosy setting of our restaurant.
One of Our Bedrooms
Our quiet, spacious rooms feature satellite TV, minibar, minisafe
and
most of them a sundrenched balcony. High-speed internet freespot.
Restaurant Alpenhof
Let our Thai Chef take your taste buds on a journey to the
Land of Smiles. The savoury specialities are served in a
cozy setting. Excellent wine cellar and sunny terrace.
Restaurant
Swiss and Thai specialities paired with choice wines are served in
the cosy setting of our restaurant.
The Region
Oberwald is the highest village in the Goms holiday region of
the Upper Valais. Recharge your batteries in the area’s mild
climate, surrounded by wooden chalets and a lovely, natural setting.
There are a lot of sports activities on offer. The village is an
ideal starting point for cycling tourists headed for the Rhone and
the Aare Routes. Cross-country skiers will find the spot heaven on
earth during winter. It gives access to 100 km of meticulously
groomed tracks, one of Switzerland’s longest networks and a
comfortable way of exploring the entire valley. A tobogganing run as
well as ski lifts make for a family-friendly holiday. From spring
until autumn, when the leaves turn colourful, you can enjoy hiking,
mountain biking, rafting and climbing in the surrounding forests.
Oberwald is also a must for railway enthusiasts. On a meter-gauge
track, the cogwheel railway on the Furka mountain line is pulled by
steam engines, some of which are 100 years old. Oberwald lies by the
entrance to the Furka base tunnel and on the mythic Glacier Express
railway line that links Zermatt and St Moritz.
The Rhone Glacier, source of the eponymous river, is another
major attraction of the area. It is easily accessible thanks to the
ice grotto dug into the glacier’s ice.
How about an excursion to some of the most beautiful Swiss high
mountain passes, gateways to incredibly different regions ? Furka
Pass leads you into Central Switzerland. Continuing over Oberalp
Pass you’ll reach Graubünden. The Bernese Oberland spreads before
your eyes on the other side of Grimsel Pass and Ticino beckons
beyond the Nufenen Pass. Yet maybe, alone the beauty you will find
in the Goms Valley and the scenic treasures in the Valais will make
you perfectly happy.
Map & Directions
The hotel Alpenhof is located on the fringe of a forest in
Oberwald at the Upper Goms Valley, also known as the
Valley
of the Sun in Switzerland.
Arrival by car:
From Geneva/Lausanne: take the highway N9 until
Sierre. Follow the direction Brig and go on on the
mainroad of the Goms Valley up to Oberwald.
From Zurich/Lucerne or Berne: take the highway
N9 up to Sierre. Follow the direction of Brig
and go on on the mainroad of the Goms Velley up to
Oberwald. In summer, you can also take the pass of
Grimsel (Grimselpass) or the pass of Furka (Furkapass)
to reach Oberwald via the Bernese Oberland or the centre of
Switzerland.
From Italy via/or from Ticino:
Take the direction of Airolo via the highway N2, then take
the
Nufenen pass with its 2'478 metres! Attention: this
pass is only open in summer. To reach Oberwald in winter, you have
to
take the Simplon pass (closed in case of massive snowfalls),
or join up Andermatt by enjoying the piggyback services (car
on train) through the Furka railway tunnel.
From Italy via Domodossola and the Simplon pass: (in winter:
please check if the Simplon pass is open) in Brig,
follow the main road direction of the Furka pass (Furkapass)
up to Oberwald.
For a better (and often quicker) access to Oberwald, you can take
advantage of different piggyback services by train (car on train)
through the alpine railway tunnels like Lötschberg
Kandersteg/Goppenstein) and Furka (Oberwald/Realp). For
further informations please call 0900 300 300.
Arrival by train:
The Swiss train company CFF/SBB offers many daily international
connections between France/Geneva/Lausanne,
Basle/Zurich/Berne/Lötschberg and Brig/Simplon/Italy.
From Brig, take the regional train of the Furka-Oberalp Bahn (FO)
which stops at Oberwald.
This train continues to the region Graubunden/Chur.
Oberwald is located on the famous train route Glacier-Express
which connects the ski resorts of Zermatt and St-Moritz.
During the winter season, some fast trains TGV from France
extend their routes to the Valais region! Please check before
departing.
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