How to get to Grächen comfortably and without delay
Travel info & getting here
Not all but many roads lead to Grächen. Whether you come here by plane, bus, train, car or taxi: The trip should be as enjoyable and easy as possible. We have summarised the most important information for a quick and comfortable journey for you.
Your journey by car
Holidays at last! That means: Pack your bags, get in the car – and off you go! As Grächen is partly car-free, you should check in advance which zone your accommodation is located in.
Are you staying in the car-free area of Grächen? No problem! Hotel operators, holiday flat landlords and taxi and transport companies offer various services to help you get from your parking space to your accommodation.
Route planner
Long traffic jams or unforeseeable obstacles are sometimes unavoidable. So plan your route in advance and find out about the current traffic situation! The Valais Tourism staff will also be happy to help you with any questions and concerns you may have about your journey to Grächen.
Car parks in Grächen
Hotels, holiday flats and guesthouses usually provide accommodation not only for you and your loved ones but also for your car. However, if you are looking for a place to park your car, there are various options. Whether you are looking for an outdoor car park or a multi-storey car park: Grächen offers sufficient parking facilities in and around the village centre. Simply contact one of the providers by phone!
- Milleggapark Grächen: The Millegga car park is located at the entrance to the village. Price per day (for a covered parking space): CHF 15.00
- Autosilo Grächen (indoor or outdoor parking): Phone +41 079 755 10 00
- Wiesengrund / Amstutz Angie outdoor car park: Phone +41 078 638 14 27
- Jeiziner Léon outdoor car park: Phone +41 027 956 16 31
- Hotel Alpha outdoor car park: Phone +41 027 956 13 01
Taxi Grächen
The quick and easy way to get from point A to point B: The Zenklusen taxi company will take you from the station, car park & co. to your accommodation – and back again. Let the reliable chauffeur drive you to Grächen or your desired excursion destination while relaxing in the back of the cab!
- Zenklusen Taxi/large capacity taxi and limousine service: Phone: +41 27 956 24 56
Luggage transport
An electric taxi will bring your luggage from the car park to your accommodation on request. Simply and easily pre-book the taxi by phone and arrive at ease and without having to carry heavy luggage!
Contact:
Luggage transport by electric taxi
Phone: +41 79 755 60 60
| Route | CHF |
|---|---|
| Village – Chäschermatte | 25.00 |
| Village – Egga | 25.00 |
| Village – Halbsucht | 20.00 |
| Village – Heiminen | 20.00 |
| Village – Hohegga | 25.00 |
| Village – Thomas-Platter-Weg | 25.00 |
| Village – below Bellevue | 25.00 |
Getting here by car transport
Would you rather be driven than steer the vehicle yourself? With the car transport service, you and your car will be in the Valais in no time at all.
Car transport on Lötschberg
- Phone: +41 58 327 31 32
- Email: autoverlad@bls.ch
- Get tickets
Car transport at the Furka
- Phone: +41 848 642 442
- Email: railcenter@mgbahn.ch
- Get tickets
Your journey by public transport
When you arrive by public transport, you can simply switch off and get in the mood for your holidays in Grächen. By bus or train – on your journey, you can already enjoy the view of the magnificent Swiss mountain scenery!
Your journey by bus & train
Plan your journey to Grächen with the SBB route planner! From Visp, take the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to St. Niklaus. From there, you can take the bus to Grächen.
Tip: At weekends and on public holidays, it’s even easier because you can take the bus from Visp directly to Grächen.
Getting to your excursion destination by public transport
Thanks to good public transport connections, many excursion destinations are within easy reach. During the day, there are hourly bus connections to the region. The SBB route planner shows you your connections at a glance.
Your journey by plane
Air passengers choose one of the following airports for their journey to Grächen:
- Zurich-Kloten
- Basel
- Geneva-Cointrin
- Milan
From the airport, take the train to Visp. From there, you can take the bus directly to Grächen.
The alternative: From Visp, take the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to St. Niklaus – and from there, take the bus directly to Grächen. By the way: The journey with the Matterhorn Gornergrat Bahn is well worthwhile because it’s incredibly scenic!
