This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Saas-Fee.
Saas-Fee, Switzerland, is located is a mountain town in the Swiss Canton of Valais in the southwest of Switzerland. French and German are widely spoken. The world-famous mountain, the Matterhorn, is part of Vailais, as well. The canton boasts numerous well-known resort towns such as Saas-Fee. There is no train station in the town, but regular bus services connect the town to bigger Swiss cities such as Sion. It is easy to get around in the centre of the town, and bars and restaurants are in walking distance. In winter, sports such as snowboarding and skiing are the main reason for many tourists to visit the region. In summer, it is also popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and adventurous-sport lovers. Paragliding and swimming from a steel cable are just some example of many activities offered in the valley.
The Saas Valley offers many options for mountain bikers. You can chose from a network of more than seventy kilometres of mountain-bike tracks. Do not miss the Allalin Ice Pavilion -- not a winter-only activity; the pavilion is open from June to April and gives you an unique glimpse into the world of glacial ice. The grotto in the body of the glacier offers an avalanche simulator and ice sculptures. More than a hundred kilometres of slopes wait for snowboarders and skiers and the conditions and the snow park are excellent. The ski resort has been featured in numerous ski and snowboard movies. The slopes are located at a height from just under two thousand to more than three thousand five hundred metres. For this reason, snow is pretty much guaranteed all winter long, and you can also go skiing in summer!
Tourism is a big economic factor for Saas-Fee. Therefore, you can find an abundant supply of hotels and traditional guesthouses. Backpackers with a small budget can also choose from some hostels in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. The Saas-Fee, Switzerland hostels, guesthouses, and the hotels have a high standard. The facilities are clean and modern. Your Saas-Fee, Switzerland hostel offers free Wi-Fi, as well.
Written by local enthusiast for Saas-Fee hostels
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