Car-free, with gondolas instead of traffic jams and enough action that everyone is tired and happy by evening.
To the tipsAll in summer and all without a car. No guarantee: best check prices, hours and operation directly with Saastal Tourismus.
Ride the gondola up to the Hannig, then hop into the three-wheeled kart: no pedals, no engine, the mountain does the driving. Lower down the track gets narrower and bumpier, and the tunnel is the highlight. Tip: pack sunglasses and keep your distance from the kart ahead because of the dust.
First the steepest coaster lift in the Alps takes you to the start, then you race down through the forest at up to 40 km/h, with a 360-degree loop. Alone or in pairs. Kids from age 3 ride with an adult, from age 8 alone if they are tall enough.
The rope park was rebuilt and reopened in summer 2026. There are courses for little ones from age 4; the big courses are open from age 10 and 1.45 m, plus the zip line over the Fee gorge. The park is right next to the Alpin Express valley station, so almost on our doorstep.
Take the gondola up to Spielboden; a few steps later you are in marmot territory. Carrots are available at the Spielboden restaurant. Timing matters: it works best early in the morning or later in the afternoon, since midday is too hot for them. And if none show up, there is always the view.
From Saas-Grund it takes about 8 minutes by gondola up to Kreuzboden: an adventure playground with climbing walls and a suspension bridge, water playground, petting zoo, bike skills park, a raft on Lake Kreuzboden and an air trampoline. You head back down to the valley on a monster scooter, eleven kilometers of fun.
A puzzle hike from Saas-Almagell: pick up the backpack with the riddles, take the chairlift up to Furggstalden, then a little over 3 kilometers, almost all downhill. Your phone needs battery, internet and GPS.
An interactive theme trail through the world of mountain weather in the Saas Valley, with digital stations. Designed for kids from about age 9.
Take the Metro Alpin up to Mittelallalin at 3,500 m, put on the VR headset and fly over the glacier. Even the ride in the world’s highest funicular is an experience. The Metro Alpin is not included in the SaastalCard.
A lovely barbecue spot in Saas-Almagell, a few minutes’ walk from the village center. Right next to it is a natural pool with refreshing glacier water.
The Achat apartment has two bedrooms for up to four people, a kitchen and a big dining table. The Alpin Express is only about 100 meters away.