Fiesch: gateway to the Aletsch Arena
Fiesch is the closest village to LuxLax and the most important departure point for the Aletsch Arena. From Fiesch the gondola runs to Fiescheralp (2,212 m) and onwards to the Eggishorn (2,927 m) — the highest and most spectacular viewpoint over the Aletsch Glacier.
The village has a good range of facilities: supermarket, bakery, restaurants, sports shop and a bus station. Fiesch is reachable by train within 5 minutes. Lax station is a 5-minute walk from LuxLax.
Fiesch at a glance
- Cable car to Fiescheralp (10 min)
- Cable car to Eggishorn (2,927 m)
- Reachable in 5 minutes from Lax station
- Supermarket, bakery, pharmacy
- Sports shop with ski and bike rental
- Restaurants and terraces
- Bus connection to Brig and Oberwald
The Eggishorn: viewpoint above Fiesch
Take the gondola from Fiesch to the Eggishorn (2,927 m) for the most spectacular view of the Aletsch Glacier. On clear days you can see the glacier stretching 23 km, plus the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and dozens of other peaks. The gondola departs from Fiesch, reachable by train from LuxLax in 10 minutes.
Gondola
Fiesch → Fiescheralp
10 minutes
Departs continuously
Fiescheralp
2,212 m altitude
Ski area & restaurants
Sleighing run start
Eggishorn
2,927 m altitude
Best glacier view
Hiking routes
Facilities in Fiesch
Shops & services
- Supermarket Volg (fresh bread daily)
- Pharmacy
- Sports shop with ski / bike rental
- ATM (cash machine)
- Post & parcel point
- Tourist office
Food & drink
- Restaurant Waldhaus (mountain restaurant)
- Mountain restaurant Fiescheralp
- Pizzeria in the village
- Local Valais tapas and raclette
- Ice cream parlour in summer
- Après-ski bar in season