Winter tips

The unique landscape in Goms, at the foot of the Grimsel, Furka and Nufenen Alpine passes, makes the sun-drenched high valley in Valais a special vacation region. Obergoms is an oasis of relaxation, tranquillity and sport in both winter and summer.

  • Experience cross-country skiing - naturally in Obergoms with the Goms cross-country ski trail
  • Skiing and snowboarding at the family ski lifts in Geschinen and Münster, in Aletsch (Kühboden, Bettmeralp, Riederalp, Bellwald, Andermatt, Zermatt)
  • Ski tours Eldorado Obergoms
  • Winter hiking - active recreation more than 25 kilometers of perfectly groomed winter hiking trails in Obergoms
  • Snowshoeing - a unique winter experience, over 10 snowshoe tails, marked by the Obergoms Guest Center
  • Tobogganing, in Geschinen, Münster, Ulrichen, Obergesteln, Oberwald, Grimsel, Gluringen, Fiesch, Riederalp and Bettmeralp
  • Culture is a high priority throughout the Gommertal, be it in the architecture of the residential buildings, the churches or the farm buildings
  • Dog sled rides in Obergoms, Oberwald and throughout Goms
  • The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway runs through the Goms and is the ideal transportation for cross-country skiers, alpine guests and hikers. You can use the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn free of charge throughout Obergoms with the Goms cross-country ski trail bilett.
  • Grimsel Pass in winter, the greatest sledging fun ever seen in Goms