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Supersaxo house

Supersaxo house, Naters

 yumyum Says:  There was a family with the family name "Supersaxo" in Naters. The house is named after them and dates back to 1597. The interesting bit is that it is covered in small wooden chips so called “Schindeln” ie shingles. 

Junkerhof

Junkerhof, Naters

 yumyum Says:  This orginally wooden house is from the 14th century. It received today’s form in the 17th century. Today it houses the town’s civil offices. 

Church tower

Church tower, Naters

 yumyum Says:  It was originally built in the 12th century in romanic style. The gothic style turret was added in 1514. 

Toten Platte

Toten Platte, Naters

 yumyum Says:  Toten Platte means death plate. Unfortunately, I haven’t found any information on this stone which dates from 1685. 

Alte Linde (Old Linden tree)

Alte Linde (Old Linden tree), Naters

 yumyum Says:  This tree is over 600 years old and was first mentioned in the chronicals in 1375. In the old days the court of justice was held underneath it and in the middle ages the pillory was next to it. A stone foundation still shows the spot. The amazing thing is that the convicts... 

Waldenhaus

Waldenhaus, Naters

 yumyum Says:  This building dates back to the end of the 16th century. It was bought in 1653 and was then heavily renovated. Further additions and renovations make it to what it is today. It’s located next to the Beinhaus. 

Church (Pfarrkirche)

Church (Pfarrkirche), Naters

 yumyum Says:  The “Pfarrkirche” was built from 1659 till 1664 by the Bodmer brothers. It was consecrated in 1675 and is protected by the holy Mauritius. The main altar is from 1667 by Hans Studer. The baroque altar on the right is from 1683 by an Italian sculptor. There are three more... 

Beinhaus (bone house)

Beinhaus (bone house), Naters

 yumyum Says:  In the Beinhaus that looks from outside like a chapel, there are sculls and bones from 30’000 people. You can look through the window with the metal bars on the side.Inside there are three statues and above them is the text: Was ihr seid, das waren wir. Was wir sind, das... 

Hotels  

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Hotels  

Hotel du Rhone: Hotel on Rhone River

Hotel du Rhone: Hotel on Rhone River, Naters

 hartti Says:  Room with breakfast, good service in the restaurant. Hotel is on the riverside, close to the railwaystation other side of the river in Brig. 

Restaurants  

Rest. Belalp: Café-Restaurant Belalp

Rest. Belalp: Café-Restaurant Belalp, Naters

 yumyum Says:  The Restaurant Belalp has an outside terrace where you can sit in the warm season. I didn’t see the interior as we were just sitting outside for our tea and coffees. Tea and coffee cost CHF 3.00 each in July 07. 

Transportation  

Little choo choo train

Little choo choo train, Naters

 yumyum Says:  You can just walk over from Brig to Naters or take the Gottard-Zermatt railway or a yellow postbus. Alternatively, there is the little blue tourist type train that runs on the street. We saw the little train twice while we were exploring Naters. I have taken this picture on... 

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Old wooden houses

Old wooden houses, Naters

 yumyum Says:  In the old part of Naters you will find many old wooden houses. Some are store houses and others are still inhabited by locals. I said to Ilse and Marcel while we walked around that I find it strange that we hadn't seen any cats. And sure enough, there was one shortly... 

Mountains

Mountains, Naters

 yumyum Says:  There are some breathtaking views everywhere in the Wallis. Here you see a zoomed in view from Naters towards the Simplon pass which takes you to Italy. 

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 Room with breakfast, good service in the restaurant. Hotel is on the riverside, close to the railwaystation other side of the river in Brig. 

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Welcome to Naters

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 I was taken to Naters on Friday, 13th July by VTer MATIM and her husband Marcel. They were holidaying with their family in Visp, so I went to meet up with them. They had already visited this quaint...... 

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Valais Canton Town

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 I do not understand why so many Swiss towns do not belong to any canton in the VT-catalog! However, Naters is a town on the Northern side of the river Rhone opposite side to Brig, and it should belong... 

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