Alpenfirn holiday apartment
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FAQ
We answer the most frequently asked questions about your stay at Alpenfirn.
Arrival by public transport
Rail passengers can now reach the Saas Valley even faster via the NEAT tunnel! From Basel and Zurich, it takes two hours to reach Visp, where you can transfer to the PostBus for a direct journey to Saas-Fee. There are connections every half hour until 10.40 p.m. from Visp (11.42 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays).
Arrival by private vehicle
Motorists from the north travel via Bern through the Lötschberg (car transport), from the east and south via the Furka or Simplon. From western Switzerland, you can reach the Saas Valley via Lausanne, along the Rhone Valley to Visp. In summer, the Saas Valley can be reached via the most beautiful Alpine passes from the west, east and south via the Rhone Valley. The Saas Valley road is winter-safe, but winter equipment is recommended.
View
The apartments face south/east or south/west and all have views of the mountains.
Bed linen, towels and kitchen linen
Available. Beds are made upon your arrival.
Support
The Bumann family lives in the same house and will be happy to look after you personally if you wish.
Library / Toy library
You can borrow books and various games in the stairwell.
Check-in/check-out times
The apartments are available from 1 p.m. and check-out is by 9 a.m.
Facilities for babies/children
Cots, high chairs, changing mats, baby baths, etc. are provided free of charge. Please specify when making your reservation.
Luggage storage
You can store your luggage free of charge on the day of arrival before check-in or on the day of departure after check-out.
Luggage transport
Saas-Fee is car-free. You can leave your car at the car park. If possible, we will pick you up with your luggage at the bus station or car park. Please enquire about the options before you leave home.
Kitchen
Kitchens are fully equipped with: filter coffee machine, dishwasher, kettle, hob, oven, fridge with freezer compartment.
Fondue set, raclette grill and meat fondue pan are available free of charge.
Location
Very quiet and sunny location slightly above the village centre and close to the forest.
Grocery shops
There are several grocery shops, bakeries and a butcher's shop in the village of Saas-Fee. The major retailers Coop and Migros, as well as banks and ski schools, are also within walking distance.
Ski slopes
The ski slopes are just a few minutes' walk away. In the evening, you can ski right up to the edge of the house Alpenfirn.
Ski storage in the house
Free heated ski storage room with modern ski boot warmers.
Playground and lawn area
In front of the house there is a play and lawn area with barbecue facilities, which can be used by all our guests. Various play equipment is available free of charge.
Drinking water quality
Tap water is of excellent drinking quality.
Television
All holiday apartments are equipped with a cable connection and provide you with numerous
television and radio programmes from around the world and in various languages.
Washing machine
There is no washing machine in the flats. If you need to do some washing, you can hand it to the hosts for a fee.
FREE Wi-Fi internet access
Wi-Fi (fibre optic) is available in the holiday apartments. You will find the password for access in the information folder on site.
The price includes:
Bed linen and towels, kitchen towels, electricity, lighting, water, heating, cable TV, WiFi
Additional costs:
Visitor's tax including SaastalCard
Summer visitor's tax per night:
CHF 7.00 for adults / CHF 3.50 for children (aged 6–16)
Winter visitor's tax per night:
CHF 4.50 for adults / CHF 2.25 for children (aged 6–16)
Final cleaning:
CHF 90.00