Around Grächen
Grächen is both a summer & winter destination for all ages & offers many different activities. Enjoy the safe, slow pace of the village, in this car-free environment.
A simply magical fairytale awaits you.
Winter Facilities
- 44km prepared slopes for all ski/ snow board levels (9km easy, 33km moderate, 2km hard) and guaranteed snow up to 2858m
- 38km Winter hiking trails
- 23km Snow shoe trails
- 5km Cross country skiing between Hannigalp and Stafel through the forest
- 3km Sledge trail from Hannigalp to Grächen lake
- Unique fairytale themed gondola
- Paradise Ski destination for families with 4 children themed parks: SiSu family Park, SiSu Talentschmiede, Swisscom Skimovie run and a Family Funslope
- Snowtubing
- Snowbike rentals
- Fatbike trails
- Free Ski bus (during the times it runs)
- Heated ski lockers where your ski equipment
- Child care facilities (children aged 2-6yrs old) – SiSu Spiel- und Schlafnest crèche on the Hannigalp.
- Indoor kids playground at SiSu Wolkenland (Hannigalp)
- Family paradise with a variety-packed family and children’s program.
- Over 30 restaurants in Grächen/St Niklaus
Winter – Outdoor Activities
- Sports centre – Natural ice rink, open from December to February, tennis, badminton, climbing, fitness, table tennis, rock climbing wall, indoor playground
- Foundue dinner in a cable car
- Ride on a PistenBully (snow plough machine)
- Guided village tours
Summer Facilities
- Sports center – You can practise the following sports: tennis, badminton, climbing, fitness, table tennis, soccer field, rock climbing wall, indoor playground
- Indoor swimming
- Mini golf
- Robis forest playground
- Rope park
- Down Hill bike track/ flow trail
- Fire place/ picnic areas
- Famous Märchen fairytale gondola, ideal for children
- Kneipp facilities by the lake and in Taa
- VitaKur forest trail
- 5 museums in Grächen/St. Niklaus
- Indoor kids playground at SiSu Wolkenland (Hannigalp)
- Over 30 restaurants in Grächen/St Niklaus
Summer – Outdoor Activities
- 250km network of hiking in and around Grächen/St Niklaus as far as Saas Fee & Zermatt
- Themed hiking trails for Children
- new fascinating “Zauberwasser” themed world along the Eggeri & Chilcheri irrigation channels.
- Pram friendly hiking trails
- Biking
- Rock climbing
- Rope park
- Trotti/ scooter trail
Activities: Helpful Information
In Summer
The 250 km hiking trail network in and around Grächen/St.Niklaus as far as Zermatt and Saas-Fee offers the right tour for all hiking fans.
Bike paradise: The holiday destination Grächen/St. Niklaus is a perfect starting point for various tours in the Valais.
In Winter
The unique fairy tale gondola is in the centre of the village and therefore very easy to reach. After a fairytale ride with the gondola you are at 2114 m.a.s.l. in the middle of the skiing area. From here you can expect numerous activities for the whole family!
Besides a fondue in the gondola, driving a piste basher or the fairytale treasure hunt there are lots more great highlights awaiting you during the winter season.
Interesting facts about the skiing area Grächen.
For Families
Grächen/St.Niklaus is a paradise for your family holidays, summer or winter.
Restaurants & Nightlife
Whether it’s good home cooking, Valais specialities or Italian specialities – everyone can find what they like in Grächen/St.Niklaus.