Day tour with a visit to the Kessiturm, Staumauern Spitallamm, Grimsel 2 Power plant and the Gerstenegg Crystal cave.
Day tour with a visit to the Kessiturm Surge tanks, Staumauern Spitallamm, Grimsel 2 Power plant and the Gerstenegg Crystal cave.
Follow the Grimsel stream from the Kessiturm, past the Staumauern Spitallamm at Grimselsee, deep into the granite to the Grimsel 2 pumped-storage power station and to the unique Crystal cave Gerstenegg. In between, you will experience panoramic gondola rides and enjoy lunch together with our Guided Tours.
Follow the Grimsel stream from the Kessiturm Surge tanks, past the Staumauern Spitallamm at Grimselsee, deep into the granite to the Grimsel 2 pumped-storage power station and to the Gerstenegg Crystal cave, unique in the world. In between, you will experience panoramic gondola rides and enjoy lunch together with our Guided Tours.
Program
Arrival at the Grimsel Hospiz PostBus stop
Ride on the Oberaarbahn to the Kessiturm middle station, followed by a visit to the Kessiturm complex
Return journey on the Oberaarbahn to the Grimsel Hospiz
Lunch at the Grimsel Hospiz (salad and dish of the day)
Information about the Staumauern Spitallamm
Ride on the Hospizbahn and bus ride through the KWO tunnels
Tour of the Grimsel 2 Power plant and the Crystal cave
Return journey with the Hospizbahn
Information about the excursion
Data
Duration
6 h 30 min
10.30 – 17.00 h
Prices
CHF 110 per person
Number of persons
Guided Tours are available for groups of 10 or more. A maximum of 15 people can take part.
Meeting point and arrival
Guided Tours start at the Grimsel Hospiz visitor center.
The Hospiz can be reached by car and by post bus.
Catering
For lunch, you will be served a salad and a dish of the day at the Historic Alpine Hotel Grimsel Hospiz.
Thank you for informing us in advance about vegetarian lunches and any allergies.
Special meal requests cannot be considered on the day of the event.
Further information
Prerequisites
Guided Tours take place on foot and partly underground. A good physical condition is required.
Our facilities are only partially barrier-free and not suitable for baby carriages.
Animals are not permitted.
Equipment
An audio system and, where necessary, a safety vest and helmet will be provided. We recommend sturdy, sure-footed shoes and a warm jacket. The temperatures in our facilities range between a cool 10 and 18 degrees.
Minimum age
The minimum age is 10 years. Children aged 6 and over can take part if accompanied by a parent or guardian and under their responsibility.
Language
Guided Tours are conducted exclusively in German.
