The third heatwave is here, which means airing out the place in the morning and then battening down the hatches. That’s not exactly what you picture when you think of a sunny summer day. Yet there are plenty of alternatives for enjoying the fresh air and having fun. So long, outdoor pool!

Mountain Lake Blausee

Do you also enjoy swimming in a lake? The cold water tingles on your skin, leaving you feeling so refreshed. It is a completely different sensation from an outdoor pool; you feel freer out in nature—in the truest sense of the word. There are several lakes in the Aletsch Arena. There is also a post from last year that includes a hike. Swimming fun at Blausee can be perfectly combined with a thrilling mountain cart run. While you sit by Lake Blausee enjoying a barbecue and the pleasant warmth, your child can go whizzing down the mountain. Afterwards, young people enjoy the mountain lake even more.

Mountain Lake Bettmersee

You can also combine your time at Lake Bettmersee with a hike , followed by a swim in the mountain lake or a barbecue. There is a beach volleyball court right by the lake, and the Baschweri rope park—which also features a course for children—is located below the valley station for the Wurzenbord lift. Prefer climbing? Then try out the climbing area at Lake Bettmersee.

So, who says you need the seaside for a proper summer holiday? Experiences in the Aletsch Arena make summer holidays unforgettable. After all, the journey is shorter, the heat is bearable, and you can unwind while hiking, swimming, and enjoying plenty of variety. And in the evening, enjoy the sunset with a glass of Fendant. Alpenfeeling bedeutet Erholung pur!

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