Children

Also with children there are many things to do in and around Oberwald. Directly behind the Sporthotel you can start with a wonderful forest hike towards the Furka pass. If you prefer a relaxing bike ride, there is a bike rental service available on the trainstation in Oberwald. Guests can return their bikes at the train stations in Reckingen or Fiesch..  Also several daytrips are possible to the Furka and Grimsel pass, where you will have a breathtaking view on the valley and Aletsch glacier. In Ulrichen you will find a skating park, this is located on a local airfield and also has a nice play garden for smaller children with picnic area. Turn right on the road toward the Nufenenpass and then right onto the old airfield. More tips are mentioned below:

1. Biken in Goms: 42km bike trail along side water from Oberwald to Brig, pretty views and suitable for families. bike rental service available on the trainstation in Oberwald (Rent-a-bike).

2. Woodchucks - Spielboden (Saas Fee): woodchucks can be fed by hand – kids will love this and other attractions at “Hohsi-land”.

3. Sunbathing and swimming in swimming pool Reckingen/Gluringen: simple. Opening hours: end May-end Augustus from 09.30-19.00hrs. 

4. Open air Thermal spa Brigerbad : 6 thermal swimming pools (25-38°C), grotto-style swimming pool with air conditioning (40-42°C), river pool, Olympic-size pool with 4 lanes (50 m), children‘s pool with slide, Alpine water slide (182 m), thermal river pool, largest underwater jet massage facility in Switzerland! Opening hours: May 2nd- November 1st from 09.30-19.00hrs.
   
   

5. Ice grotto Rhone glacier : 100mtr long ice grotto, situated at 2300mtr altitude and is easily accessible by car through the Furka pass. Opening hours: June 1st - October from 08.00-18.00hrs.

Hiking trails

1. Would you like to improve your general fitness? 15 posts with lots of exercises are waiting for you. Make up your personal program according to your whim, physical form or training goal. Have fun!
   The fitness trail in Ulrichen () starts off by the sports hall. On the 2 km route you can train strength, endurance and flexibility.

2. Goms high -altitude trail- Oberwald- Bellwald. The high-altitude trail runs along the sunny side of the high valley, without you having to cross the road at all, between Oberwald and Bellwald. From these villages the trail can be reached within 20-30 min. The Matterhorn Gotthard railway, serving all villages, allows for a wide range of tours.

3. Aletsch Glacier trail - length 4 - 5 hrs. Start at cable station Bettmeralp-Bettmerhorn. The trail takes you through a rough mountain terrain, high above the Aletsch glacier.

4. Woodchuck trail- length 1 hr. Start at cable station Bettmeralp - Schönbiel. You can see the animals from the chairlift, the trails ends at Bettmersee which is a perfect place for a picnic.
   
   

5. Massaschlucht (from Blatten- Brig): length 2,5 hrs. Gorge where glacier melting water of the Aletsch runs to the Rhine. This spectacular trail runs along the old water pipes. 

6. Bridge over the Massa river (Belalp/Riederalp)- length 2hr15. Opening in 2008, total length of 124 meters and width of 90 centimeters. Spectacular views on the Aletsch glacier.
   
   

Steam train Furka Bergstrecke

Always fancied a ride on a steam train ? This summer you will have the unique opportunity to see this historical machine in action. Opening hours June 20th – October 4th 2009.

Biking

Directly opposite Sporthotel, you will find a cycling path (which is suitable for families), this path runs along side a mountain stream to Brig and has great views on the Wallis valley. Bike rental available at the trainstation in Oberwald. The more experienced bikers can try to climb the Furka- Grimsel of Nufenen pass, thus creating their own unforgettable biking experience!

Golfing

Available at “Golf Source du Rhone” in Obergesteln.

Nordic-Walking

There are several routes available, please visit your local Tourist Information office.