Riederalp
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Alan F
Southampton, UK198 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We took the cable car up to Riederalp to have a wander around the car-free village. Was really peaceful with hardly a soul around. The views across the valley were stunning. Also had a quick look into the church in Riederalp, which was beautiful.
Written June 16, 2023
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dhyanelena
Verona, Italy73 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
A place where the air can be called air! As the village is included into the Aletsch glacier park (UNESCO protected area), it is completely no petrol! You reach it by cableway from Morel, down on the valley where there is a wide (bit expensive) parking. No cars, no lorries, electric heating. Plenty of different tipe of trecks, from very easy ones till "adventurous ones". From Riederalp you can take another cable to reach different, fantastic view points on the glacier. To see the glacier is a thing, in my opinion, anyone should do at least once in a lifetime. Majestic, imposing, impressive! One feels the strenght of nature. Something very rare nowadays.
Watch out at the timings of returning cable, IT ENDS AT 4,30 there are no evident english timetables at the station, we had to go back walking, which turned out to be a fantastic walk but... better to know it, in case one is not a mountaineer!
Generally seaking, the only problem aroud there is that if you don't speak german you are a bit lost (I speak franch, english italian and spanish)
Watch out at the timings of returning cable, IT ENDS AT 4,30 there are no evident english timetables at the station, we had to go back walking, which turned out to be a fantastic walk but... better to know it, in case one is not a mountaineer!
Generally seaking, the only problem aroud there is that if you don't speak german you are a bit lost (I speak franch, english italian and spanish)
Written August 30, 2014
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AstirGrob
London, UK194 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
A lovely car free village reached by cable car or gondola. The views over the glacier are beautiful and it is a great place to start the day skiing with mostly very quiet runs. Pistes are well groomed and in the main there are very few queues with lots of places to eat. The small hotel and restaurant at the top of Riedefurka has a new restaurant extension and is a great place to stop.
Written January 17, 2014
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HisHers
Arzier24 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
RIEDERALP lies on the southern flank of the largest glacier in Europe: the Aletsch glacier. Despite the calling card, the town has kept an absolutely authentic swiss identity and never gets over- crowded.
Car free, at 1950 meters above sea level and bordering the UNESCO world heritage site of the Alesch, it's mountains, forests and wildlife , Riederalp is the unmissable place to go for families, nature and outdoor activity lovers.
The views are breathtaking and can offer 360 degrees overlooking a dozen 4000 meter or higher mountains such as the Matterhorn, Mont-Blanc, Jungfrau, Weisshorn, Monte Rosa to name a few .
Facing south , sun is plenty and clouds seldom settle for too long.
Take suncream no matter which season.
Car free, at 1950 meters above sea level and bordering the UNESCO world heritage site of the Alesch, it's mountains, forests and wildlife , Riederalp is the unmissable place to go for families, nature and outdoor activity lovers.
The views are breathtaking and can offer 360 degrees overlooking a dozen 4000 meter or higher mountains such as the Matterhorn, Mont-Blanc, Jungfrau, Weisshorn, Monte Rosa to name a few .
Facing south , sun is plenty and clouds seldom settle for too long.
Take suncream no matter which season.
Written March 10, 2016
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Jacek K
24 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
Amazing place with amazing nature around. Breathtaking glacier and mountains. If you want to find a bit of piece and quite this is the place to go.
Written September 30, 2014
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Jeffthehangman
Ballito, South Africa1,146 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Walked from Bettmeralp to Riederalp after swimming in the lake, something I've always wanted to do but obviously not in the winter.
I will definitely return in winter to experience this magical place. Even with it been summer there was still a lot to do as Riederalp has a Golf Course and entertainment for children.
I will definitely return in winter to experience this magical place. Even with it been summer there was still a lot to do as Riederalp has a Golf Course and entertainment for children.
Written July 3, 2018
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Spangeli77
Siem Reap, Cambodia19 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
A small electro buggy brought our 2 suitcases from the station to the hotel riederhof. (Company ANDREAS TRANSPORTE).
Distance: 300meter (900feet). 2minutes to drive.
Cost: Amazing SFR. 35.00 !!
This transport company is running the whole vacation experiance!
Distance: 300meter (900feet). 2minutes to drive.
Cost: Amazing SFR. 35.00 !!
This transport company is running the whole vacation experiance!
Written July 29, 2016
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Thank you for your message. We regret that you have had a negative experience during your holiday stay. We will forward your message to the responsible transport company.
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Aletsch Arena AG
Monika König
Written August 9, 2016
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levijunior
Herne Bay, UK47 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
What more can you say...
If you love nature and appreciate natural beauty, a visit to car-free Riederalp / Bettmeralp is well worth a visit. Certainly recommend going for a rental of an apartment if staying a while and considering location, not too expensive.
If you love nature and appreciate natural beauty, a visit to car-free Riederalp / Bettmeralp is well worth a visit. Certainly recommend going for a rental of an apartment if staying a while and considering location, not too expensive.
Written September 10, 2015
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2TravelHonies
Toronto, Canada949 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
It was raining when I was there and all I could say it was a very nice village up there with a few nice resort hotels and activities.
Wanna come in the winter!
Wanna come in the winter!
Written August 28, 2015
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Ann Sarner
Rostanga30 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
The location on a sunny slope is very nice. I really enjoyed the possibility to go on winter hikes. Quite a small and calm place.
Written February 3, 2015
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susannerosenberger
Castrop-Rauxel, Germany
Hallo zusammen!
Wir sind in diesem Jahr über Sylvester das erste Mal auf der Riederalp in einem Ferienhaus mit Selbstverpflegung zum Ski fahren.
Wie sieht es dort mit der Versorgung von Lebensmitteln / Einkaufsmöglichkeiten aus?
Ich bin Euch für Erfahrungen und Tipps dankbar!
Written November 5, 2016
Aletsch Arena
Bettmeralp, Switzerland
Guten Tag und herzlichen Dank für Ihre Anfrage
Einkaufsmöglichkeiten auf der Riederalp bietet der Coop (Riederalp Mitte), wie auch das Lebensmittelgeschäft Shopping Olympia (Riederalp West) und die Bäckerei Zurschmitten (Riederalp Mitte). Die Geschäfte auf der Riederalp sind während der Hochsaison auch über die Feiertage geöffnet.
Die Öffnungszeiten der Lebensmittelgeschäfte finden Sie übrigens auf unserer Webseite unter aletscharena.ch unter Destination - Dienstleistungen/Gewerbe - Lebensmittelgeschäfte.
Bei weiteren Fragen oder Unklarheiten stehen wir sehr gerne zur Verfügung.
Herzliche Berggrüsse aus der Aletsch Arena. Das befreiendste Naturerlebnis der Alpen.
Jonas
Written November 7, 2016
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