Latest news
From infrastructural measures such as traffic and road closures, to communal events and cultural projects, there is plenty of news that shapes life in the valley. These reports offer an insight into the efforts of the municipalities and organizations to preserve traditions and at the same time meet the needs of residents and visitors. Here are the most important current reports from the Lötschental.
- L'administration communale de Blatten informe : dès à présent, toutes les routes et tous les chemins de randonnée sont fermés à partir de Wiler en direction de Blatten/Fafleralp jusqu'à nouvel ordre. Le car postal circule jusqu'à Wiler Talstation.
- Le terminus du car postal est à Wiler Talstation.
- Le camping Lötschental à Kippel reste fermé jusqu'à nouvel ordre.
Ferden Local Authority: Drinking water contaminated – boil-water notice
The Municipality of Ferden has issued a boil-water notice. The drinking water may be used for non-potable purposes. The municipal administration has immediately arranged for the drinking water to be tested. We ask for your understanding and will inform you as soon as this measure can be lifted. Municipality of Ferden
Road closures due to timber work (night closures)
Road: NG24 Goppenstein - Blatten - Fafleralp
Section: Goppenstein - Ferden area Wandschluichen
Closed from 21:00 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 until 05:00 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. There is no bypass option! Blue light organizations can pass in case of emergency.
Current information for ski tourers
Based on Art. 4 Para. 1 lit. c) of the Law on Natural Hazards and Hydraulic Engineering (GNGWB), the municipal councils of the municipalities of Blatten and Wiler decree the Blatten exclusion zone as follows for the protection of persons, property and material assets:
Open restaurants
In the magical valley, the restaurants play a decisive role in the culinary landscape of our region.