Pro Natura Zentrum Aletsch
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Experience the past, present and future of the Aletsch Glacier.
In the new information and mediation room, visitors can turn the wheel of time and experience the Eternal Ice, the Belle Epoque, but also sliding slopes and puny remains of the Great Aletsch Glacier.
The centerpiece is a model installation where visitors can literally turn the "wheel of time" and experience the past, present and future of the Aletsch Glacier. In the in-depth area, climate change is elaborated on the basis of direct effects in the region and the essential question "What is to be done?" is asked. In between, visitors will always find windows on current topics from nature conservation or the region.
On the house tour, which now leads up to the second floor, guests gain an insight into the eventful history of Villa Cassel. From the summer residence of the wealthy English banker to today's Pro Natura Center Aletsch, this history is also shaped by the advance and retreat of the Great Aletsch Glacier.
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Wedding
At the beginning of the last century, the English banker Sir Ernest Cassel built a sophisticated summer residence on the Riederfurka not far from the glacier with a dream view of the surrounding mountain world in Villa Cassel in order to benefit from the fresh Alpine air. During Sir Ernest Cassel's lifetime, renowned guests came and went in and out of the pompous half-timbered villa. For decades the Villa Cassel was used as a hotel after the death of its builder. For more than 40 years it has been the headquarters of the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch and houses an environmental education and nature conservation centre. Due to its sophisticated nature amidst the impressive panorama, the meadow in front of Villa Cassel is perfect for weddings for all couples who would like to continue their story together next to the historic building before they celebrate it on Riederalp. Catering has to be organized by the wedding party itself.
General information
| Contact address |
Pro Natura Zentrum Aletsch
3987 Riederalp 027 928 62 20 aletsch@pronatura.ch |
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Group & pricing information
| Further prices (starting from) |
Adults: CHF 8.00 (group from 10 persons: CHF 6.00 / person)
Children (6 - 16 years): CHF 4.00 Children accompanied by family members: free of charge |
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Address
Pro Natura Zentrum Aletsch
Riederfurka
3987
Riederalp
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)27 928 62 20
Fax +41 (0)27 928 62 23
aletsch@pronatura.ch
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