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Christmas Time in the Saas Valley
Christmas Time in the Saas Valley

Christmas time in the Saas Valley

Year after year.... We are almost there: the advent time is just around the corner and ensures coziness, contemplativeness and joy in this cold time of the year. So that you can get in the right mood for the "Festival of Love", we offer you an varied program.

 

Program 2024

At the hamlet of "Unter dem Berg" in Saas-Grund, decorated windows will be on display during the Advent season. With each passing day, the Saas Valley is further transformed into an Advent and Christmas atmosphere. A visit is worthwhile.
Date: 1 - 24 December 2024
Time: From 5 p.m.
Place: Saas-Grund, Unter dem Berg
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To bring a little cosiness, reflection and joy closer in this cold season, the forest path from Saas-Fee to Saas-Almgaell will be illuminated daily from mid-December to mid-January. On an individual walk along the approximately 3km long forest path, you can enjoy the lighting and read a Christmas story along the way.
Dates: 13. December 2024 - 17. January 2025
Time: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Languages: German and French
Information: animation@saas-fee.ch | +41 27 958 18 78

 

What would Christmas be without Wham!

Come on our Wham! walks in winter 2024/25 to the most important stations of the shoot, mulled wine and 80s music included! Celebrate 40 years of “Last Christmas” in Saas-Fee with us, because “Last Christmas” is best enjoyed together.

Meeting point: Tourist office, Saas-Fee
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 19.12.2024 - 16.01.2025
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Clothing: Warm clothing and good shoes are recommended
Disguise: We look forward to the most unusual 80's disguises possible
Language: German | English | French
Price: CHF 5.00 per person | Tuesday: Ticket required for the trip to the Felskinnbahn. This can be purchased for CHF 5.00 on site at the cable car.
Tickets: here

Program:
- Tuesdays | 14:30 | Saas-Fee tourist office - Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa - Felskinnbahn - Saas Museum
- Thursdays | 14:30 | Saas-Fee tourist office - Chalet Schliechte - Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa - Saas Museum

 

Get ready for an unforgettable party on December 6th at ICE PEARL in Saas-Fee, when we celebrate St. Nicholas Day full of joy!

To delight the little ones, ICE PEARL has invited St. Nicholas himself to the well-known “Stübli” on the Hohnegg. From 3:00 p.m., all children from the village are welcome to join in the festivities, meet Santa Claus, enjoy some hot punch and look forward to a sweet surprise! It's the perfect start to the festive season, full of magic, warmth and smiling faces! Don't miss this heart-warming event!

Location: 64, Hohneggweg, 3906 Saas-Fee
Date: 06.12.2024
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
Price: Adults: CHF 20.00 (one ICE PEARL Membership Card) | Children: free of charge
Registration: not required
Contact:Icepearl.saastal@gmail.com | +41 79 956 2821

Christmas markets are as beautiful as Christmas itself. Experience the magical Christmas atmosphere and discover unique gift ideas for the Advent and Christmas season.
Date: 13 and 14 December 2024
Time: From 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Place: Village square and gym Saas-Fee
Further information

 

Welcome to the warm opening of the winter season. Enjoy cozy and musical moments surrounded by a fantastic panorama!

Location: Ski area, Kreuzboden station, Saas-Grund
Date: December 14 and 15, 2024
Time: 09:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: Free of charge with a valid ski pass
Registration: not required
Contact: Hohsaas Info Center | +41 27 958 15 80 | info@hohsaas.ch

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On the Kalbermatten ice rink there will be an ice disco with Snowli - the mascot of the Swiss Ski School. To warm up, there will be fine mulled wine and punch.
Date: 18. December 2024
Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Place: Kalbermatten sports field, Saas-Fee
Price: Free of charge
Note: No registration necessary | You must bring your own ice skates.

 

Let yourself be enchanted by a festive ballet performance and experience the magic of an interpretation of excerpts from Tchaikovsky's masterpiece “The Nutcracker”, specially adapted to the Saas Valley, live in the historic village center of Saas-Grund.

Tickets are available in advance at icepearl.com using the QR code on the flyer or directly on site.

Afterwards, we will celebrate the inauguration of the ICE PEARL ART art exhibition, which presents a wide range of artistic works.

You can look forward to an exquisite collection of abstract mountain illustrations that celebrate the majestic beauty of the Saas Valley and were created especially for the Saas Valley. The exhibition is complemented by selected works from previous collections that impressively demonstrate the diversity and depth of AMYLILI - Amarylis Hibon's artistic work.

We look forward to seeing you there and wish you a peaceful and magical Christmas season.

Location: Dorfgasse 7, Saas-Grund | Sonnenhalde Cultural Center
Date: 23.12.2024
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Price: Adults 15 CHF | Children 10 CHF
Registration: not required
Contact:Icepearl.saastal@gmail.com | +41 79 956 2821

 

Celebrate the festival of love this year without the pressure of Christmas.
Enjoy the magic of Christmas in the snow with our Christmas magic offer.
Date: 22 - 25th December 2024 | 23 - 26th December 2024
Contact: Hotel Ambiente | +41 27 958 91 10 info@hotel-ambiente.ch | www.hotel-ambiente.ch

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Let's get MERRY this holiday season!

Exchange your Ho Ho Hos for Ha Ha Has at this English comedy show all about joy and chaos. Join local comedian Teddy Hall to celebrate all things wacky and wonderful this Christmas season. Get cozy and laugh the night away til your nose is red, cos baby it's cold outside. 

So, whether you're on the naughty list, the nice list, or somewhere in between, join us for "Jokes, Actually", taking place at The Old Cinema Pub in Saas-Fee on the 27th of December.

Location: Old Cinema Rex, Saas-Fee
Date: Friday, December 27th, 2024
Time: 8:00 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Price: Adults CHF 20.00
Note: The show is exclusively in English
Tickets: here

Fancy a stay during the Christmas period?

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