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Saas-Fee is the biggest town in the Saas valley in the Swiss canton of Valais. The valley is a destination for winter sport, with the slopes in Saas fee being one of the few places in the region where skiing in summer is possible. The Saas valley also offers stunning views of some of Switzerland's tallest mountains, which can be explored through the dense network of hiking paths around the area, including among others the Monte Rosa hiking trail.

Lacking railway access and the famous Matterhorn, Saas-Fee sits in the shadow of its neighbour, Zermatt. This makes Saas-Fee a quieter alternative, with almost equal offerings in terms of skiing and hiking, but a much less overrun town centre.

There are three other villages in the Saas valley: Saas-Balen, Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell, which, while still having numerous hotels and sights, are much quieter than Saas-Fee.

The Visp valley (itself a side valley of the Rhone valley), splits up into two at Stalden: The Matter Valley where the famous Zermatt lies to the west and the Saas valley to the east. The outer part of the Saas valley is very narrow and sparsely inhabited, but further up it widens up. This is where the villages of Saas-Balen, Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell lie. At the southern end of the valley is the Mattmark reservoir. Saas-Fee, the biggest town in the valley, lies on a plateau above Saas-Grund.

Some of the tallest mountains in Switzerland are located in this area and the Saas-Grund ski area boasts a view onto 18 peaks above 4,000 metres. To the west of the valley lies the Mischabel group, with its highest peak Dom (4,545 m) being the tallest massif entirely in Switzerland. To the east is the smaller Weissmies group, with its peak at 4,017 metres altitude. This is what makes the Saas valley a popular holiday destination, with a lot to offer in terms of skiing, mountaineering and hiking.

There is a tourist information office in each village:

Tourist office Saas-Fee, Obere Dorfstrasse 2, +41 27 958 18 58. Opening hours vary by season, generally M-Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:00.
Tourist office Saas-Grund, Dorfplatz, Saas-Grund, +41 27 958 18 55. Opening hours vary by season, generally M-Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:00.
Tourist office Almagell, Dorfplatz, Saas-Almagell, +41 27 958 18 88. Opening hours vary by season, generally M-Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:00.
Tourist office Balen, Post, Saas-Balen, +41 27 957 21 43. Opening hours vary by season, generally M-F 09:45-11:30, 16:30-18:30, Sa 09:45-12:00.

Tourist office Saas-Fee, Obere Dorfstrasse 2, +41 27 958 18 58. Opening hours vary by season, generally M-Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:00.

Tourist office Saas-Grund, Dorfplatz, Saas-Grund, +41 27 958 18 55. Opening hours vary by season, generally M-Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:00.

Tourist office Almagell, Dorfplatz, Saas-Almagell, +41 27 958 18 88. Opening hours vary by season, generally M-Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:00.

Tourist office Balen, Post, Saas-Balen, +41 27 957 21 43. Opening hours vary by season, generally M-F 09:45-11:30, 16:30-18:30, Sa 09:45-12:00.

The main attraction is the great mountain panorama in the Saas valley. There are however also other things to see:

Mittelallalin. Opening hours depend on the season, check beforehand. Visit the top of the ski resort at 3456 metres altitude, using the gondolas and the Metro-Alpin train, considered the highest subway in the world. Great views of the Alps on a good day. In winter it can get very cold at the top, so wrap up warm. You can also have a meal in the revolving restaurant at the top (but it's pricey). Fr. 75 for pedestrians.
Saaser Museum, +41 27 957 14 75. Tu-Su 10:00-11:30 and 13:30-17:30 but closed during low season. This museum is housed in the old clergy house, which was built in 1732. It has exhibits on the traditions of the Saas valley as well as the history of the local tourism. Adults Fr. 5, children Fr. 2.50.
Rundkirche Saas-Balen, Saas-Balen. Quite surprisingly for a town with barely 300 inhabitants, Saas-Balen has two churches. The smaller of the two churches is not in use anymore. This is the third church built in the same spot after the previous two have been destroyed by falling rocks. The current building was erected in 1812 and is known for its architecture, notably its circular shape.

Mittelallalin. Opening hours depend on the season, check beforehand. Visit the top of the ski resort at 3456 metres altitude, using the gondolas and the Metro-Alpin train, considered the highest subway in the world. Great views of the Alps on a good day. In winter it can get very cold at the top, so wrap up warm. You can also have a meal in the revolving restaurant at the top (but it's pricey). Fr. 75 for pedestrians.

Saaser Museum, +41 27 957 14 75. Tu-Su 10:00-11:30 and 13:30-17:30 but closed during low season. This museum is housed in the old clergy house, which was built in 1732. It has exhibits on the traditions of the Saas valley as well as the history of the local tourism. Adults Fr. 5, children Fr. 2.50.

Rundkirche Saas-Balen, Saas-Balen. Quite surprisingly for a town with barely 300 inhabitants, Saas-Balen has two churches. The smaller of the two churches is not in use anymore. This is the third church built in the same spot after the previous two have been destroyed by falling rocks. The current building was erected in 1812 and is known for its architecture, notably its circular shape.

Saas-Fee in summer.

Ski and snowboard This is what the valley and Saas-Fee, in particular, are famous for. The ski areas are generally open from mid-December to just after Easter. The Saas-Fee area has a portion on the glacier which remains open during the summer and only closes during May and June. The smaller Saas-Balen lift is only open as long as there's enough snow.
- Saas-Fee area, +41 27 958 11 00. This is quite a huge ski area starting from Saas-Fee itself. From the village, there are 3 cable cars: Alpin Express and Spielboden, which lead to the same connected area and the separated Plattjen. While there are a couple runs for advanced riders (notably at the Plattjen area), most of the slopes are catered towards intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The easier runs can be found either in the village or on Feechatz slope, just above Langfluh. A quick word of warning about this run, it may be a nice run but you have to endure the longest t-bar lift and downloading is also recommended as the runs down are difficult for beginners and get very busy later on in the day. Special passes are available if you only want to use the Plattjien area or the lifts in the village. Day pass Fr. 72/36 in winter and Fr. 72/46 in summer.
- Hohsaas area, +41 27 958 11 00. This area is located lower in the valley in Saas-Grund. It is much smaller than the Saas-Fee area, but still has quite a few good runs. There are two main cable cars, with the upper one reaching 3100 metres altitude. As opposed to Saas-Fee, which is mostly built on a north face, this area gets much more sun, which is good during cold January days, but which makes the snow more slurry during spring. Day pass Fr. 54/33.
- Furggstalden area, +41 27 958 11 00. Another alternative with a smaller area. Day pass Fr. 45/27.
- Saas-Balen ski lift. A single small lift in the village of Saas-Balen. If you want to try skiing for, but don't want to buy an expensive day pass for one of the bigger areas, this is perfect. Day pass Fr. 15/11.
- Terrain parks. Parks for skiers and snowboarders are available in the ski areas in Saas-Fee (Morenia in winter, Allalin Glacier in Summer) and Saas-Grund. Especially the one in Saas-Fee is quite extensive and is increasingly popular with Snowboard camps.
Sledging It can be quite scary at first, take your time the first run down, as there are some sharp bends, and you really don't want to go over the edge! You can rent a sledge at the gondola station, but it is sometimes cheaper to rent one from one of the sports retail shop, so ask around. Special night sledging events happen regularly during high season on each of the trails.
- Hannig, Saas-Fee, +41 27 957 26 15. Fr. 24/12 for one trip, Fr. 28/18 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 6.
- Kreuzboden. Saas-Grund, +41 27 958 15 80. This trail has two sections. The upper one is overall a bit slower and is, for the most part, separated from skiers. The lower part is shared with skiers and snowboarders but is generally faster and more fun. If you buy the day pass, it may make sense to get out in the middle station and only do the lower part several times over. The slope gets busier with skiers in the late afternoon when everyone is going home, so it makes more sense to go in the morning. Fr. 26/13 for one trip, Fr. 42/25 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 10.
- Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell, +41 27 957 14 14. Fr. 10/6 for one trip, Fr. 20/12 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 6.
Cross country skiing Only one fairly short trail is available in Saas-Fee itself, but a much longer trail is available down in the valley. Equipment can be rented in some of the sport retail stores in any of the villages. The trail is only open when there is enough snow.
- Saas-Fee. A rather small trail, right outside the village of Saas-Fee. Free.
- Saastal Loipe. Goes along the Vispa river from Saas-Balen via Saas-Grund to Saas-Almagell. Entry is possible at any of those villages and anywhere in between. You don't have to buy the day pass beforehand, you pay it directly on the trail when (and if) you happen to cross path with the person responsible for collecting the fee. Day pass: Fr. 10.
Ice skating There is a natural ice rink in Saas-Fee. You can hire skates out from one of the hire shops in the village. Both Saas-Balen and Saas-Almagell have natural ice rinks as well. The only artificial ice rink in the valley is at Saas-Grund.

Ski and snowboard This is what the valley and Saas-Fee, in particular, are famous for. The ski areas are generally open from mid-December to just after Easter. The Saas-Fee area has a portion on the glacier which remains open during the summer and only closes during May and June. The smaller Saas-Balen lift is only open as long as there's enough snow.

Saas-Fee area, +41 27 958 11 00. This is quite a huge ski area starting from Saas-Fee itself. From the village, there are 3 cable cars: Alpin Express and Spielboden, which lead to the same connected area and the separated Plattjen. While there are a couple runs for advanced riders (notably at the Plattjen area), most of the slopes are catered towards intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The easier runs can be found either in the village or on Feechatz slope, just above Langfluh. A quick word of warning about this run, it may be a nice run but you have to endure the longest t-bar lift and downloading is also recommended as the runs down are difficult for beginners and get very busy later on in the day. Special passes are available if you only want to use the Plattjien area or the lifts in the village. Day pass Fr. 72/36 in winter and Fr. 72/46 in summer.
Hohsaas area, +41 27 958 11 00. This area is located lower in the valley in Saas-Grund. It is much smaller than the Saas-Fee area, but still has quite a few good runs. There are two main cable cars, with the upper one reaching 3100 metres altitude. As opposed to Saas-Fee, which is mostly built on a north face, this area gets much more sun, which is good during cold January days, but which makes the snow more slurry during spring. Day pass Fr. 54/33.
Furggstalden area, +41 27 958 11 00. Another alternative with a smaller area. Day pass Fr. 45/27.
Saas-Balen ski lift. A single small lift in the village of Saas-Balen. If you want to try skiing for, but don't want to buy an expensive day pass for one of the bigger areas, this is perfect. Day pass Fr. 15/11.
Terrain parks. Parks for skiers and snowboarders are available in the ski areas in Saas-Fee (Morenia in winter, Allalin Glacier in Summer) and Saas-Grund. Especially the one in Saas-Fee is quite extensive and is increasingly popular with Snowboard camps.

Saas-Fee area, +41 27 958 11 00. This is quite a huge ski area starting from Saas-Fee itself. From the village, there are 3 cable cars: Alpin Express and Spielboden, which lead to the same connected area and the separated Plattjen. While there are a couple runs for advanced riders (notably at the Plattjen area), most of the slopes are catered towards intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The easier runs can be found either in the village or on Feechatz slope, just above Langfluh. A quick word of warning about this run, it may be a nice run but you have to endure the longest t-bar lift and downloading is also recommended as the runs down are difficult for beginners and get very busy later on in the day. Special passes are available if you only want to use the Plattjien area or the lifts in the village. Day pass Fr. 72/36 in winter and Fr. 72/46 in summer.
Hohsaas area, +41 27 958 11 00. This area is located lower in the valley in Saas-Grund. It is much smaller than the Saas-Fee area, but still has quite a few good runs. There are two main cable cars, with the upper one reaching 3100 metres altitude. As opposed to Saas-Fee, which is mostly built on a north face, this area gets much more sun, which is good during cold January days, but which makes the snow more slurry during spring. Day pass Fr. 54/33.
Furggstalden area, +41 27 958 11 00. Another alternative with a smaller area. Day pass Fr. 45/27.
Saas-Balen ski lift. A single small lift in the village of Saas-Balen. If you want to try skiing for, but don't want to buy an expensive day pass for one of the bigger areas, this is perfect. Day pass Fr. 15/11.
Terrain parks. Parks for skiers and snowboarders are available in the ski areas in Saas-Fee (Morenia in winter, Allalin Glacier in Summer) and Saas-Grund. Especially the one in Saas-Fee is quite extensive and is increasingly popular with Snowboard camps.

Saas-Fee area, +41 27 958 11 00. This is quite a huge ski area starting from Saas-Fee itself. From the village, there are 3 cable cars: Alpin Express and Spielboden, which lead to the same connected area and the separated Plattjen. While there are a couple runs for advanced riders (notably at the Plattjen area), most of the slopes are catered towards intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The easier runs can be found either in the village or on Feechatz slope, just above Langfluh. A quick word of warning about this run, it may be a nice run but you have to endure the longest t-bar lift and downloading is also recommended as the runs down are difficult for beginners and get very busy later on in the day. Special passes are available if you only want to use the Plattjien area or the lifts in the village. Day pass Fr. 72/36 in winter and Fr. 72/46 in summer.
Hohsaas area, +41 27 958 11 00. This area is located lower in the valley in Saas-Grund. It is much smaller than the Saas-Fee area, but still has quite a few good runs. There are two main cable cars, with the upper one reaching 3100 metres altitude. As opposed to Saas-Fee, which is mostly built on a north face, this area gets much more sun, which is good during cold January days, but which makes the snow more slurry during spring. Day pass Fr. 54/33.
Furggstalden area, +41 27 958 11 00. Another alternative with a smaller area. Day pass Fr. 45/27.
Saas-Balen ski lift. A single small lift in the village of Saas-Balen. If you want to try skiing for, but don't want to buy an expensive day pass for one of the bigger areas, this is perfect. Day pass Fr. 15/11.
Terrain parks. Parks for skiers and snowboarders are available in the ski areas in Saas-Fee (Morenia in winter, Allalin Glacier in Summer) and Saas-Grund. Especially the one in Saas-Fee is quite extensive and is increasingly popular with Snowboard camps.

Saas-Fee area, +41 27 958 11 00. This is quite a huge ski area starting from Saas-Fee itself. From the village, there are 3 cable cars: Alpin Express and Spielboden, which lead to the same connected area and the separated Plattjen. While there are a couple runs for advanced riders (notably at the Plattjen area), most of the slopes are catered towards intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The easier runs can be found either in the village or on Feechatz slope, just above Langfluh. A quick word of warning about this run, it may be a nice run but you have to endure the longest t-bar lift and downloading is also recommended as the runs down are difficult for beginners and get very busy later on in the day. Special passes are available if you only want to use the Plattjien area or the lifts in the village. Day pass Fr. 72/36 in winter and Fr. 72/46 in summer.
Hohsaas area, +41 27 958 11 00. This area is located lower in the valley in Saas-Grund. It is much smaller than the Saas-Fee area, but still has quite a few good runs. There are two main cable cars, with the upper one reaching 3100 metres altitude. As opposed to Saas-Fee, which is mostly built on a north face, this area gets much more sun, which is good during cold January days, but which makes the snow more slurry during spring. Day pass Fr. 54/33.
Furggstalden area, +41 27 958 11 00. Another alternative with a smaller area. Day pass Fr. 45/27.
Saas-Balen ski lift. A single small lift in the village of Saas-Balen. If you want to try skiing for, but don't want to buy an expensive day pass for one of the bigger areas, this is perfect. Day pass Fr. 15/11.
Terrain parks. Parks for skiers and snowboarders are available in the ski areas in Saas-Fee (Morenia in winter, Allalin Glacier in Summer) and Saas-Grund. Especially the one in Saas-Fee is quite extensive and is increasingly popular with Snowboard camps.

Saas-Fee area, +41 27 958 11 00. This is quite a huge ski area starting from Saas-Fee itself. From the village, there are 3 cable cars: Alpin Express and Spielboden, which lead to the same connected area and the separated Plattjen. While there are a couple runs for advanced riders (notably at the Plattjen area), most of the slopes are catered towards intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The easier runs can be found either in the village or on Feechatz slope, just above Langfluh. A quick word of warning about this run, it may be a nice run but you have to endure the longest t-bar lift and downloading is also recommended as the runs down are difficult for beginners and get very busy later on in the day. Special passes are available if you only want to use the Plattjien area or the lifts in the village. Day pass Fr. 72/36 in winter and Fr. 72/46 in summer.
Hohsaas area, +41 27 958 11 00. This area is located lower in the valley in Saas-Grund. It is much smaller than the Saas-Fee area, but still has quite a few good runs. There are two main cable cars, with the upper one reaching 3100 metres altitude. As opposed to Saas-Fee, which is mostly built on a north face, this area gets much more sun, which is good during cold January days, but which makes the snow more slurry during spring. Day pass Fr. 54/33.
Furggstalden area, +41 27 958 11 00. Another alternative with a smaller area. Day pass Fr. 45/27.
Saas-Balen ski lift. A single small lift in the village of Saas-Balen. If you want to try skiing for, but don't want to buy an expensive day pass for one of the bigger areas, this is perfect. Day pass Fr. 15/11.
Terrain parks. Parks for skiers and snowboarders are available in the ski areas in Saas-Fee (Morenia in winter, Allalin Glacier in Summer) and Saas-Grund. Especially the one in Saas-Fee is quite extensive and is increasingly popular with Snowboard camps.

Sledging It can be quite scary at first, take your time the first run down, as there are some sharp bends, and you really don't want to go over the edge! You can rent a sledge at the gondola station, but it is sometimes cheaper to rent one from one of the sports retail shop, so ask around. Special night sledging events happen regularly during high season on each of the trails.

Hannig, Saas-Fee, +41 27 957 26 15. Fr. 24/12 for one trip, Fr. 28/18 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 6.
Kreuzboden. Saas-Grund, +41 27 958 15 80. This trail has two sections. The upper one is overall a bit slower and is, for the most part, separated from skiers. The lower part is shared with skiers and snowboarders but is generally faster and more fun. If you buy the day pass, it may make sense to get out in the middle station and only do the lower part several times over. The slope gets busier with skiers in the late afternoon when everyone is going home, so it makes more sense to go in the morning. Fr. 26/13 for one trip, Fr. 42/25 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 10.
Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell, +41 27 957 14 14. Fr. 10/6 for one trip, Fr. 20/12 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 6.

Hannig, Saas-Fee, +41 27 957 26 15. Fr. 24/12 for one trip, Fr. 28/18 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 6.
Kreuzboden. Saas-Grund, +41 27 958 15 80. This trail has two sections. The upper one is overall a bit slower and is, for the most part, separated from skiers. The lower part is shared with skiers and snowboarders but is generally faster and more fun. If you buy the day pass, it may make sense to get out in the middle station and only do the lower part several times over. The slope gets busier with skiers in the late afternoon when everyone is going home, so it makes more sense to go in the morning. Fr. 26/13 for one trip, Fr. 42/25 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 10.
Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell, +41 27 957 14 14. Fr. 10/6 for one trip, Fr. 20/12 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 6.

Hannig, Saas-Fee, +41 27 957 26 15. Fr. 24/12 for one trip, Fr. 28/18 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 6.
Kreuzboden. Saas-Grund, +41 27 958 15 80. This trail has two sections. The upper one is overall a bit slower and is, for the most part, separated from skiers. The lower part is shared with skiers and snowboarders but is generally faster and more fun. If you buy the day pass, it may make sense to get out in the middle station and only do the lower part several times over. The slope gets busier with skiers in the late afternoon when everyone is going home, so it makes more sense to go in the morning. Fr. 26/13 for one trip, Fr. 42/25 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 10.
Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell, +41 27 957 14 14. Fr. 10/6 for one trip, Fr. 20/12 for a day pass, rental of sledge Fr. 6.

Cross country skiing Only one fairly short trail is available in Saas-Fee itself, but a much longer trail is available down in the valley. Equipment can be rented in some of the sport retail stores in any of the villages. The trail is only open when there is enough snow.

Saas-Fee. A rather small trail, right outside the village of Saas-Fee. Free.
Saastal Loipe. Goes along the Vispa river from Saas-Balen via Saas-Grund to Saas-Almagell. Entry is possible at any of those villages and anywhere in between. You don't have to buy the day pass beforehand, you pay it directly on the trail when (and if) you happen to cross path with the person responsible for collecting the fee. Day pass: Fr. 10.

Saas-Fee. A rather small trail, right outside the village of Saas-Fee. Free.
Saastal Loipe. Goes along the Vispa river from Saas-Balen via Saas-Grund to Saas-Almagell. Entry is possible at any of those villages and anywhere in between. You don't have to buy the day pass beforehand, you pay it directly on the trail when (and if) you happen to cross path with the person responsible for collecting the fee. Day pass: Fr. 10.

Ice skating There is a natural ice rink in Saas-Fee. You can hire skates out from one of the hire shops in the village. Both Saas-Balen and Saas-Almagell have natural ice rinks as well. The only artificial ice rink in the valley is at Saas-Grund.

There are many walks you can do, more of course in the summer months than in the winter months. There are many other walking routes including the Monte Rosa Path. Ask at the Tourist Office, also the location to buy hiking maps. Most hiking paths have yellow signs indicating the directions and duration.

Chapel Trail. This trail goes from Saas-Grund up to Saas-Fee passing by 15 chapels and shrines each depicting different biblical scenes.
Waldweg Bodmen. This trail goes from Saas-Fee down to Saas-Almagell. It is a very broad path through the forest, which is also accessible in winter. Halfway down there is the restaurant Bodmen, a good spot for a pit stop.
Mattmark Reservoir Circular Trail. This leisurely walk takes you around the Mattmark lake, a hydraulic water plant. There is a restaurant at the bus stop with an exhibition on the construction and running for the hydraulic plant. The lake is also a good starting point for many longer hikes. Note that the access road is only open during the summer months and the whole area is off limits during winter due to avalanche risk.
Topic path Alpine Flower Trail. A downhill path from Kreuzboden to Saas-Grund. It's a well marked out path which is not too hard, but it's all downhill. On the way there are signboards showing off the local flora which you can see on the side of the trail (depending on the time of the year). The trail also leads through an old shepherd village and there is a small restaurant (Café Triftalp) on the way.

Chapel Trail. This trail goes from Saas-Grund up to Saas-Fee passing by 15 chapels and shrines each depicting different biblical scenes.

Waldweg Bodmen. This trail goes from Saas-Fee down to Saas-Almagell. It is a very broad path through the forest, which is also accessible in winter. Halfway down there is the restaurant Bodmen, a good spot for a pit stop.

Mattmark Reservoir Circular Trail. This leisurely walk takes you around the Mattmark lake, a hydraulic water plant. There is a restaurant at the bus stop with an exhibition on the construction and running for the hydraulic plant. The lake is also a good starting point for many longer hikes. Note that the access road is only open during the summer months and the whole area is off limits during winter due to avalanche risk.

Topic path Alpine Flower Trail. A downhill path from Kreuzboden to Saas-Grund. It's a well marked out path which is not too hard, but it's all downhill. On the way there are signboards showing off the local flora which you can see on the side of the trail (depending on the time of the year). The trail also leads through an old shepherd village and there is a small restaurant (Café Triftalp) on the way.

There are plenty of possible mountain tours and climbs available in the Saas valley at different levels of difficulties. The two official mountain guide associations are where you should ask if you are looking for a local guide:

Saas-Fee Guides, Obere Dorfstrasse 53, +41 27 957 44 64.
Active Dreams Weissmies, Saas-Grund, +41 78 825 82 73.

Saas-Fee Guides, Obere Dorfstrasse 53, +41 27 957 44 64.

Active Dreams Weissmies, Saas-Grund, +41 78 825 82 73.

Feeblitz, +41 27 957 31 11. Hours vary by season, best to ask at your hotel. An alpine slide (a sort of mechanical toboggan). It is great fun, but expensive. At least do it twice, maybe even three times. Prices about Fr. 6 per ride, but can buy multi ride tickets and save money.
Rope park, +41 27 958 18 58. A rope park through the forest. There is two courses: one small one just for children and a big one for adults. The highlight certainly is the zip wire run over the canyon and back again. Adults: Fr. 31, Children Fr. 21.
Swimming Pool, Panoramastrasse 1 (Right below the bus terminal, +41 27 958 50 60. 10:00-21:00. This indoor pool is not the most glamorous, but it's something to entertain the most stubborn kids! Fr. 12.50 for adults and Fr. 7.50 for children.

Feeblitz, +41 27 957 31 11. Hours vary by season, best to ask at your hotel. An alpine slide (a sort of mechanical toboggan). It is great fun, but expensive. At least do it twice, maybe even three times. Prices about Fr. 6 per ride, but can buy multi ride tickets and save money.

Rope park, +41 27 958 18 58. A rope park through the forest. There is two courses: one small one just for children and a big one for adults. The highlight certainly is the zip wire run over the canyon and back again. Adults: Fr. 31, Children Fr. 21.

Swimming Pool, Panoramastrasse 1 (Right below the bus terminal, +41 27 958 50 60. 10:00-21:00. This indoor pool is not the most glamorous, but it's something to entertain the most stubborn kids! Fr. 12.50 for adults and Fr. 7.50 for children.

Local sheep breed. For its size, the number of shops in Saas-Fee is quite high. There are three supermarkets as well as a couple other shops. Overall the price level is quite high, but nowhere near those in the more famous winter resorts like Zermatt or Crans Montana.

Cabane du Fromage, Bielmattstrasse 7, +41 27 958 12 40. M, W-Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:30-18:00. A cheese shop with a wide selection of cheeses and accessories for cheese dishes.
Haus der Geschenke, Obere Dorfstrasse 40, +41 027 957 25 06. M-F 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:30, Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:00, Su 13:30-18:00. Store which mostly sells toys, but also has a good selection of souvenirs.

Cabane du Fromage, Bielmattstrasse 7, +41 27 958 12 40. M, W-Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:30-18:00. A cheese shop with a wide selection of cheeses and accessories for cheese dishes.

Haus der Geschenke, Obere Dorfstrasse 40, +41 027 957 25 06. M-F 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:30, Sa 08:30-12:00, 14:00-18:00, Su 13:30-18:00. Store which mostly sells toys, but also has a good selection of souvenirs.

Revolving Restaurant Allalin. 10:00-16:00. This is supposedly the world's highest revolving restaurant.
Waldhüs Bodmen, +41 27 957 20 75. This restaurant lies in the middle of the forest a bit outside of the village. A curiosity at this restaurant is a stable with rabbits and other small animals which can be observed through a glass wall from the restaurant. Fr. 20-40 for mains.

Revolving Restaurant Allalin. 10:00-16:00. This is supposedly the world's highest revolving restaurant.

Waldhüs Bodmen, +41 27 957 20 75. This restaurant lies in the middle of the forest a bit outside of the village. A curiosity at this restaurant is a stable with rabbits and other small animals which can be observed through a glass wall from the restaurant. Fr. 20-40 for mains.

Restaurant Bodmen, Unter den Bodmen, Saas-Grund (A five minute walk from the bus stop 'Saas-Grund, Unter den Bodmen' over the river, +41 79 174 02 20. A restaurant a bit outside of Saas-Grund. Not to be mistaken for Waldhüs Bodmen, which is a different restaurant.
Pizzeria Tenne, Untere Gasse, Saas-Grund (A short walk along the main road from the bus stop 'Saas-Grund, Post', +41 27 957 57 57. Mo-Sa 08:30-23:00, Su 10:00-22:00 (during the main season). Great thin crust pizza. Fr. 15-25 for pizza.

Restaurant Bodmen, Unter den Bodmen, Saas-Grund (A five minute walk from the bus stop 'Saas-Grund, Unter den Bodmen' over the river, +41 79 174 02 20. A restaurant a bit outside of Saas-Grund. Not to be mistaken for Waldhüs Bodmen, which is a different restaurant.

Pizzeria Tenne, Untere Gasse, Saas-Grund (A short walk along the main road from the bus stop 'Saas-Grund, Post', +41 27 957 57 57. Mo-Sa 08:30-23:00, Su 10:00-22:00 (during the main season). Great thin crust pizza. Fr. 15-25 for pizza.

Little India, Saas-Balen (Right at the bus stop 'Saas-Balen, Dorf', +41 27 957 20 29. You might get sick of the usual offer of Swiss and Italian food after a couple days in the region. This small Indian restaurant is probably the only non-European restaurant in the valley. Also offers some (very limited) vegetarian choices. Around Fr. 25 for mains.

Little India, Saas-Balen (Right at the bus stop 'Saas-Balen, Dorf', +41 27 957 20 29. You might get sick of the usual offer of Swiss and Italian food after a couple days in the region. This small Indian restaurant is probably the only non-European restaurant in the valley. Also offers some (very limited) vegetarian choices. Around Fr. 25 for mains.

Nightlife choices in the Saas valley are plenty but mostly limited to pubs and après-ski bars.

Popcorn, Obere Dorfstrasse 6, +41 27 958 50 00. While this is also a shop and a hotel, it's mainly known for its club and bar.

Popcorn, Obere Dorfstrasse 6, +41 27 958 50 00. While this is also a shop and a hotel, it's mainly known for its club and bar.

There is free wireless Internet access at some parts of the ski resorts, mostly at stations and restaurants. Some of the public buses also have free WiFi installed. There is also the possibility to rent a wireless modem at the tourist information centres at a price of Fr. 69 per week.

Continue on to Zermatt, which is in the neighbouring valley. Take the bus in direction Visp until Stalden-Saas, where you can change to the train to Zermatt.
The UNESCO world heritage area Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch is easily accessible via Visp or Brig. This is the perfect next stop if you haven't gotten enough of mountains and glaciers yet.
For a change and some rather cultural sights, take the bus to Brig, which after a while in the Saas valley will feel like a city.