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Turtmann-Unterems

Turtmann-Unterems lies on the southern side of the Rhone Valley, with Unterems on a terrace above Turtmann, at an altitude of 1,003m above sea level.

In recent years, the municipality has developed a wide range of services and sectors with great economic promise. Statistics show that there are about 55 companies located there today. Agriculture also has an important role to play throughout the municipality.

As part of the Pfyn-Finges nature park, the municipality is a strong draw for nature lovers thanks to its proximity to the Turtmann valley. Turtmann-Unterems is the ideal starting point for hikes in the valley and in the surrounding area. There are a range of hiking trails in the municipality, including the Kulturpfad, Adonispfad, Bärenpfad, Dachspfad and Hopschilpfad.

The comprehensive range of services also makes the municipality an attractive place to live for families and older people. The bakery, cheese dairy and butcher’s shop in Turtmann are available for your daily shopping needs. In addition, apartment buildings are being built in Turtmann in which rental flats will become available.

The construction of a community centre will make it possible to expand the range of day-care facilities and offer additional before- and after-school care in the future. For infants and toddlers of pre-school age, the day care centre in Turtmann offers care. The Turtmann Regional School comprises the nursery and primary classes. Accompanied study and homework help is offered. There is also a lunch service. The Regional Orientation School (ROS Gampel) is located in Gampel.

Seniors will find an ideal residence at the Emserberg retirement and nursing home in Unterems.

 

Altitude:
628 (m. above sea level)
Number of inhabitants (as of 31.12.2022):
1'160
Languages of municipal administration:
German, French, English, Italian
Travel time by car to/from Visp:
16 min
Distance by car to/from Visp:
15 km

Gemeinde Turtmann-Unterems
Dorfstrasse 26
3946 Turtmann

Phone: +41 (0)27 932 50 25
gemeinde@turtmann-unterems.ch
www.turtmann-unterems.ch