 Wiler in the Lötschental | ||
| Wiler | ||
| Canton | Valais | |
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| Residents | 532 (2005) | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 566   | ||
| height | 1,421 m, 1,424 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.loetschental.ch | |
| no tourist info on Wikidata: | ||
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Wiler is a Swiss Community in Lötschental in the canton Valais.
background
The municipality of Wiler extends over an area of 14.68 km². Its lowest point is at 1,376 meters above sea level and the highest point is at 3,293 meters above sea level. On January 7, 2014 Wiler had a population of 594 people.
Wiler was almost completely destroyed by fire on the "Red Blessing Sunday" (June 17, 1900). Property damage of CHF 450,000 resulted and 268 people were left homeless. In 1909 the village was completely rebuilt.
Politically, the community belongs to the Westlich Raron district.
getting there
By plane
Arrival via Basel, Zurich, Geneva or Sion airports.
By train
All RE between (Bern) -Thun-Spiez and Brig stop in Goppenstein. There is a connection to the Postbus to the Lötschental.
By bus
In the street
Via Bern-Spiez to Kandersteg, from there car transport through the Lötschberg tunnel to Goppenstein. From there it is only a short distance on the connecting road through the Lötschental to Blatten. A main road leads from Gammpel-Steg to Goppenstein.
From the south, take the Rhone Valley motorway from Lausanne or the cantonal road from Brig to Gampel / Steg.
From Steg and Goppenstein the well-developed road leads directly into the Lötschental. The road is also easy to drive in winter, winter equipment is required for the months from November to April.
mobility
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Outside the village, west in the direction of Kippel, is the valley station of the cable car to the Laucheralp. A chair lift leads from the Laucheralp to the Gandegg.
Tourist Attractions
The church has beautiful stained glass windows by Richard Seewald.
activities
In summer the Lötschental is one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Valais. In winter, the ski area offers something for everyone, from sledging to freeriding.
kitchen
The community of Wiler has two restaurants.
- Berghaus Lauchernalp. The Berghaus Lauchernalp stands for tasty Valais specialties and real home-style cooking. On the terrace you can enjoy the panorama of the Lötschental mountains.
- Lonza restaurant. The Lonza restaurant is a small family restaurant. In addition to vegetarian and meat dishes, they also offer specialties from the Valais. The restaurant relies on regional organic products and meat from the region.
nightlife
- Tschäggättu Pub, Ober Dorf 2, 3918 Wiler. The Tschäggättu Pub in Wiler is worth a visit! The cozy ambience, mood music, darts and karaoke promise an entertaining evening. Only one kilometer from the village center of Wiler, you will find a rustic bar in the Hotel Petersgrat.Open: Sun - Wed 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., closed Thursdays, Fri Sat 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
accommodation
- Berghaus Lauchernalp. In addition to the good cuisine, the hotel also offers a wonderful view of the Lötschental.
- Alpenhotel zur Wildi. The hotel has 10 spacious and well-equipped rooms.
- Hotel Restaurant Sporting. The quaintly furnished hotel has a large sun terrace and a room for events for up to 100 people.
health
- Practice Dr. Werlen. Tel.: 41 (0)27 939 19 00, 41 (0)79 684 87 61 (Mobile), Fax: 41 (0)27 939 19 61. Specialist in general medicine FMH.
Practical advice
- Tourist information. Tel.: 41 27 938 88 88. The tourist information is located in the "Atlantis" building, which can be found directly behind the Lauchernalp Bergbahnen building.Open: Mo - Fr 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. 1.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m., Sa 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. 1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
- mail department. Tel.: 41 58 454 28 20. The post office is located in the center of the village.
literature
- "The Red Blessing Sunday 1900" This book is about the revering fire in 1900 and illustrates the circumstances, the deeds and sacrifices in an impressive way.
Web links
- http://www.wilervs.ch - Official website of Wiler
- regional tourism site
