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Cultural Centre Sonnenhalde
Cultural Centre Sonnenhalde

Cultural Centre Sonnenhalde

Welcome to the newly renovated Cultural Centre Sonnenhalde in the old village centre of Saas-Grund, where the legendary priest and tourism pioneer Johann Josef Imseng (1806-1869) once lived. Immerse yourself in his fascinating life or be inspired by the story of the "King of Mountain Guides", Alexander Burgener. There are also exciting stories and legends about the Saas mountains to discover in the mountain library, lots of old and new things to marvel at in the two temporary exhibitions and exciting adventures for children in the dwarf cave.

Information

  • Opening hours: Daily, 08.30 - 20.30
  • Place: Old village of Saas-Grund
  • Entry: Free of charge

Exhibitions

No other personality had such a lasting influence on the Saas Valley as the priest Johann Josef Imseng (1806-1869). As a priest, he was particularly concerned with the welfare of the people. He was not only a cleric, but also a passionate mountain guide and tourism pioneer who built the first hotel in the Saas Valley. He was involved in social work, the fight against poverty and emigration. He was also an accomplished botanist who knew all the medicinal herbs of the region. In the memorial exhibition, there is much to learn about the fascinating life and work of Pastor Imseng.

 

Alexander Burgener, the "King of Mountain Guides", was a fascinating man whose courage, strength and sense of danger made him one of the greatest mountaineers of his time. He wrote alpine history with countless first ascents. You can find out more about this extraordinary man in the exhibition with integrated cinema. 

 

A room full of surprises: From mountains, first ascents, mountain pioneers to culinary delights such as wine or the typical Saas sausage - there are many treasures of Saas history to discover in the mountain library. 

 

Whether exhibitions that turn back the clock, information about the famous Allalin rock or modern art: the temporary exhibitions are always filled with old, new and above all exciting content.

 

Immerse yourself in the dwarves' cave and listen to the stories of the good-natured Saas dwarves and their exciting adventures.

 

Contact

Cultural Centre Sonnenhalde
Postfach 112
3910 Saas-Grund

Curator
Christoph Gysel
Tel. +41 79 412 75 18
E-Mail: christoph.gysel@tourismuspfarrer.ch

Further museums in the Saas Valley