EXCURSION - THE BLUE OF THE SKY AND THE ETERNAL ICE

Description

Join Rolf Weingartner (emeritus professor at the University of Bern) and Mario Gertschen (CEO of Blatten-Belalp Tourismus) for an exciting hike to the monument dedicated to Tyndall. Along the way, discover fascinating anecdotes about the famous Irish scientist John Tyndall, the captivating world of glaciers, and the challenges of tourism in the Alps.
Prepare for an afternoon full of discoveries, with stunning panoramas and exciting insights into nature, science, and history. Dates:
Monday, August 3, 2026
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM Location: upstream station, Belalp Prices:

• Adults: 20.00 CHF
• Children: 10.00 CHF
• Free for children under 4 years old Registration until Friday at 4 PM at the tourist office. Note: This text was translated by an automatic translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• Hike with Rolf Weingartner and Mario Gertschen
• Discover glaciers and John Tyndall
• Dates: August 3, 17, and October 12, 2026

General Information

This excursion takes you across the Alps to explore the monument dedicated to John Tyndall. Participants will discover anecdotes about the scientist and the challenges of mountain tourism, while enjoying impressive panoramas.

Location

Rischinustrasse 5, 3914 Blatten b. Naters, Switzerland

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