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The road through this rustic village leads down into the valley where the better-known Saas destinations are located. Those driving into Saas-Balen will inevitably find their eyes drawn to the Fellbach waterfall, which makes for an impressive natural spectacle as it thunders down to the rocks below. It is no less a majestic sight in the winter, when it is frozen into an ice sculpture; visitors at that time of year might also find their gaze alighting on the village ski lift.
A closer look reveals more gems, such as the round church “Assumption Day”, a protected monument from the late Baroque period. Consecrated almost 200 years ago in 1812, it has lost none of its magical appeal and lends the “Pearl of Serenity” an almost divine air.
Summer
Hikers on the idyllic trails leading to the sleepy hamlets of Matt and Heimischgartu will discover something new every step of the way. Take a break, soothe your soul and dip your feet in an icy cold mountain stream – what could be more invigorating? Watch the locals make cheese on the Hoferalp – at 2,260 metres, it is one of the highest alps in Europe – and take home delicious, flavourful memories of the Gspon high route to Saas-Grund.
Highlights
- Spectacular Fellbach waterfall
- Baroque round church of Saas-Balen
- Start cross-country skiing slopes in the Saas Valley
- Heimischgartu
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