Panorama path Gspon-Visperterminen

Autumnal walks in Switzerland – The Valais is wine country - and in Visperterminen the art of wine-growing reaches a new record.

The Valais is wine country - and in Visperterminen the art of wine-growing reaches a new record. For this is where Europe's highest vineyards lie, at an elevation of 1100 meters above sea level.

Magical gourmet tour

Winter tips for pleasure-seekers – The old wooden houses are blackened by the sun, the streets are narrow, and there is a (hair-raising) story awaiting you around every corner. The storyteller visibly enjoys telling all these tales, while he takes his guests on a culinary tour through the old town center of Visperterminen. From the apéritif to the dessert, every course is served in a different restaurant, and is spiced with a legendary tale on the way there - nourishment for body and soul.

Heida Village and Europe's Highest Vineyard

Marveling at records – The pearl of the Alpine wines comes from Europe's highest vineyard. The vineyard terraces lie close to each other in rows on the southern slope, below the Heida village of Visperterminen. The Valais sun ripens the special grapes that yield a special wine.

The pearl of the Alpine wines comes from Europe's highest vineyard. The vineyard terraces lie close to each other in rows on the southern slope, below the Heida village of Visperterminen. The Valais sun ripens the special grapes that yield a special wine.

The highest vineyards in Europe, Visperterminen

Wineculture – Surrounded by Switzerland’s highest mountains, the vineyards of Visperterminen flourish at altitudes of up to 1,150 metres – higher than anywhere else in Europe. Among the grape varieties cultivated here is the rare Heida, which grows well at these heights. Visits to the cellars and vineyards are possible, along with wine tastings; reservations recommended.