Switzerland is known for its villages with dreamy landscapes that make tourists around the world always wish to visit once. And Bettmeralp is no exception because if you come here in winter, you will surely be overwhelmed by the surreal beauty of this village.
Although not very famous, Bettmeralp village is known as "winter paradise in fairy tales". Bettmeralp is a small village located on a hillside 2,000 m high overlooking the Rhône valley. From here, you can see the most beautiful snow-capped peaks in the Valais canton.
Snow-covered roofs are a characteristic feature of Bettmeralp in winter.
Bettmeralp is one of the few car-free villages in Switzerland. To get around, visitors can only walk or take the cable car if they want to go to the surrounding areas. Perhaps because of this, Bettmeralp village is always peaceful surrounded by majestic mountains.
Standing at an altitude of 2,000 m, visitors can see countless mountain peaks. In the distance is the world-famous Matterhorn, 4,478 m above sea level and one of the "highest" peaks in Europe.
Bettmeralp village in Switzerland makes any visitor admire its picturesque beauty in the snowy season.
Skiing is the most popular sport here.
If on warm sunny days, Bettmeralp is charmingly beautiful with pretty little houses located on green grassy slopes, then when covered with thick snow, the whole village is covered in a sparkling white color under the sunlight.
In addition to the inherent beauty of the car-free village, visitors also have the opportunity to admire the Grosser Aletschgletscher glacier, the longest glacier in the European Alps, while walking along the mountain trail. This river is up to 26 km long with its source starting in the heart of the Jungfrau region.
The river is 26 km long with its headwaters starting in the heart of the Jungfrau region.
