GASTRONOMY
The canton of Valais is famous for its culinary delights: whether it’s a soft, melting raclette, a sharp cheese slice, a hearty rösti or a traditional vegetable pie, you’re sure to find something you’ll love to eat. Valais is also known far and wide for its high-quality wines and spirits. Names like Johannisberg, Heida, Cornalin and Humagne Rouge will be well-known to wine connoisseurs, while fruit brandies like Abricotine and Williamine can also be enjoyed as sorbet for dessert. So head down to one of Unterbäch’s five restaurants to feast and enjoy.
HOTEL-RESTAURANT ALPENHOF***
Culinary highlights are guaranteed in the Hotel-Restaurant Alpenhof. It serves delicious meats, Swiss classics, tempting pasta dishes and light vegetarian options in the stunning dining room or cosy lounge. A well-chosen wine list completes the gourmet experience. You can even hire an exclusive events space for larger group, club and family events of 50 people or more.
HOTEL MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT ALPENRÖSLI
Hospitality is the secret that keeps guests coming back to Brandalp. The mountain restaurant Alpenrösli seats 90 in comfortable surroundings and boasts a sunny garden terrace. It serves an impressive, wide selection of fresh and lovingly prepared Valais specialities. A daily changing three-course menu and weekly theme evenings such as a sledging night with a meat fondue or Valais night with raclette and fondue make a visit to the restaurant an unforgettable experience.
MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT GINALS
The mountain restaurant Ginals can be found 2,000 m above sea level. It’s particularly popular for its magnificent view from the large, sunny panoramic terrace. While in winter, the restaurant can only be reached on skis or in snowshoes, in summer, you can climb the Alp by car. Hearty, warming cuisine and a menu of classic Valais dishes is just waiting to be discovered.
SPORTHOTEL-RESTAURANT WALLISERHOF
The family-run restaurant Walliserhof is well-known as the winner of ‘Mini Beiz – Dini Beiz’. Gourmet lovers can expect local Valais specialities, classic Swiss cuisine and excellent wines. You can sit back and enjoy our friendly service in the rustic Valais lounge or the elegant dining room. In summer, the large garden terrace is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a barbecue or raclette on sunny weekends.
NIGHTLIFE
What would a holiday be without going out? In Unterbäch there are three bars to choose from in winter. In summer there are regular events with live music in the Mad Moose Bar.
MAD MOOSE BAR
Fancy a little music? The popular events bar Mad Moose offers a lot of live music all year round. Drinks and great music: the perfect way to cap off a thrilling day.
CHILL-OUT BAR
If you’re looking for après-ski, you’ll find it in the Chill-Out Bar on Brandalp. During the winter season, you can expect parties, music, drinks, good vibes and great people. The bar can also be reserved exclusively for groups.
WOLFSHÖHLE
The ‘Wolf’, as the popular après-ski bar is known among regulars, is the perfect place for a last stop when the slopes have closed. In the rustic log cabin ambience, with classic hits on the stereo and a warming open fire, you can truly celebrate.
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