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Almost all the interesting events in Saas-Fee are related to sports. This is not surprising, because this is one of the few places in Switzerland where you can ski on a glacier all year round. The opening and closing of the ski season in the Saas valley attract several tens of thousands of people annually due to its popularity with tourists.
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The Saas Valley was settled many centuries ago even though hardly more than two thousand people live in Saas-Fee today. It was mentioned in literary sources in the middle of the 13th century … Open
Events related to Catholic holidays are popular. For example, guests from all over the world come to the village for the Schnee-Gaudi snow party on Easter Eve every year. The basis of the event is a large-scale party. It runs at an altitude of two and a half kilometers above sea level. The world's best DJs are regularly invited to it. But the event is not limited only to a disco with incendiary dance rhythms. Several half-serious, half-joking competitions among skiers and snowboarders are held as part of the Schnee-Gaudi snow party. The holiday is accompanied by a bright fire show and national music. A special feature of the party is an exhausting, but driving dance battle. The dancer who can dance the longest will be the winner.
You can participate in a candle-lighting ceremony near the church before Christmas. Anyone can join it. You don't have to be a Catholic or have a good command of French or German to do this. You can even donate candles purchased at local church or abroad Saas-Fee to the ceremony’s foundation in advance. This way you will contribute to the celebration. You will be able to experience the spirit of Christmas. But you will also be able to taste the fine local mulled wine at the ceremony. If you want to keep up to date with the latest events in SaasS-Fee, you should be interested in the Advent Calendar. All holidays, performances of musicians and dancers, promotions in restaurants, and other interesting events are indicated in it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Saas-Fee. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
You should keep in mind that the movement of personal cars is completely prohibited in the village. Keep this in mind when choosing a hotel in Saas-Fee. The settlement occupies a rather … Open
Classical music concerts are held in the village's Saas-Fee church two or three times a month. They can be timed to coincide with church holidays, or they can simply have a name like "The Most Beautiful Melodies of the World". If you have the opportunity to get to such a performance, you should visit it. Talented groups perform in Saas-Fee. The extraordinary atmosphere of a small Alpine settlement in the mountains only enhances the feeling of the works of Bach and Beethoven known all over the world.
Saas Fee The FIS Snowboard World Cup stage also takes place at the resort. You can see the snowboard competitions as part of the event program. You will also have the opportunity to attend the opening ceremony of the competition. You will see the training process of famous athletes and the award ceremony. The Europa Cup in the Snowboard Halfpipe discipline is also held here in November. The training open to the audience is held as part of a two-day competition.
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Saas-Fee attracts travelers not only because of its top class ski routes, but also because of magnificent resort hotels, a stay in which will be truly unforgettable. Ferienart Resort & Spa … Open
SAAB Crossmax Series Skiercross is followed by the stage of the Europa Cup. The North Face Ice Climbing World Championship is organized in Saas-Fee annually. Interestingly, the ice wall thirty meters high is not located somewhere on a glacier or near one of the mountain peaks. It is located in a covered village parking lot. A large-scale disco takes place right next to the wall after every day filled with victories and defeats. Athletes, organizers, and ordinary spectators participate in it. Disco largely ensures the popularity of competitions. Both men and women compete in ice climbing. They cover several distances of different difficulty categories depending on their level of training.
Saas Fee Participants in the Rip Curl FreeRide competition gather in the village in December. The event brings together famous athletes from all over the world. Therefore, there are also more tourists than usual in Saas-Fee these days. Also, the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival take place in the same month. Villagers and visitors can enjoy the works of famous ice-cutting artists at this time. You will also have the opportunity to learn some of the secrets of master sculptors and participate in a free masterclass.
Winter vacations, ski slopes and resorts in Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee offers simply amazing conditions for alpine skiing. The resort is popular with both professional sportsmen and newbies who only make first steps in mastering skiing. The total … Open
The Allalin races, which are famous among skiers all over the world, are also held on a large scale in the village. This is an open downhill competition between Mittelallalin with a height of 3600 meters and Saas-Fee on skis and snowboards. Traditionally, competitions are held in late March and early April. If participating in the test of new equipment from the world's leading manufacturers is part of your plans you should join Test the Best. It begins at the start of the next ski season. It lasts for seven weeks. A large-scale party on the occasion of the beginning of the season takes place in early October. The best DJs in Europe are invited to it. If you want to feel the atmosphere of the life of ordinary Swiss people, you should take part in major holidays celebrated in Saas-Fee. For example, it's All Saints' Day or New Year.
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Saas-Fee
♥   Basilica di S. Maria delle Grazie (Sacro Monte di Varallo Sesia), Varallo Sesia, 42.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Notre-Dame de Valère, Sion, 44.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Glarier, Sion, 44.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Giulio, Isola di S. Giulio, 51.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Vittore, Intra di Verbania, 54.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Santuario-Basilica della Madonna Nera di Oropa, Sacro Monte di Oropa, 54.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Santuario Basilica del SS. Crocifisso, Boca, 60.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Saas-Fee
♥   Castle 'Savoy Castle' Gressoney-Saint-Jean, 39.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Graines Castle' Brusson, 43.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Tourbillon Castle Sion' Switzerland, 44.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Valère Basilica Switzerland' , 44.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Ussel Castle' Châtillon, 47.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Cly Castle' Saint Denis, 49.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Verrès Castle' Verrès, 52.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Saas-Fee

Zermatt
The attitude to visits is special here. First of all, the locals don't arrange spontaneous parties. Anyone who wants to invite friends to visit today or tomorrow, in the evening will find that everyone around him has a day scheduled for two or three weeks in advance. All the time is not occupied with work at all. There are no workaholics at all here. Establishments that are ... Open »
Crans-Montana
Apart from bright festivals and sporting events, Crans-Montana is attractive for its traditional holidays. It is not by chance that the majority of tourists come here on Christmas and New Year holidays when the resort is changed beyond recognition. The abundance of beautiful garlands on the streets, noisy fairs with a wide choice of foods and souvenirs, interesting ... Open »
Valle d'Aosta
Summer Fair is not the only event that can attract shoppers to the region. Every year on the eve of the New Year the large-scale fair takes place in Sant'Orso; it is considered the most ambitious and interesting in the region. One of the youngest holidays is the classical music festival, which was first held in 1996. This amazing holiday embraces a variety of musical genres; ... Open »
Interlaken
There is one more music-related event in the city. It begins at the end of March and ends in the middle of April. This is the period of time when classic music reigns in Interlaken. Opera, symphonic, and chamber music are the main genres here. The festival is recognized as one of the most important events in whole Switzerland. The fact that famous bandmasters, orchestras, and ... Open »
Locarno
Locarno has long become a popular tourist city, so foreign guests can hardly surprise them greatly. Their restrained and untalkative nature does not apply to cases when somebody needs help - they will always tell you how to get to the desired attraction or bus stop. However that may be, townspeople restraining their emotions can hardly be called inhospitable. On the contrary, ... Open »
Ticino
The festival always includes young wine tasting, cooking classes and art exhibitions. Many leisure activities are held in the open air and are absolutely free; anyone can visit great concerts and watch performances of folk bands. Those fond of gastronomic events are recommended to visit the central part of the city during the festival, as restaurants located there offer their ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Saas-Fee. Learn the best periods to visit Saas-Fee to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Saas-Fee.
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