Leave everyday life behind you and immerse yourself in a gold-digging adventure just like in the old days
Find gold yourself for once in your life. We fulfil this dream. We have the right gold panning adventure for young and old. Gold panning in the Zwischbergental is both relaxing and fun. Experienced gold panning instructors will introduce you to the traditional craft of gold panning and provide you with lots of valuable tips.
The adventure begins with a tour of the tunnels, where you will be introduced to the history of gold mining and even have the opportunity to mine ore yourself with a hammer and chisel.
Afterwards you will hike to the "Big Water", the wild stream of the Zwischbergental. Here you can fortify yourself for your big performance with a sumptuous Valais aperitif. Now it's time to put on your wellies, fill your gold panning pan with gravel and off you go panning for gold. Don't worry, your gold panning instructor will be there to lend a helping hand.
When your hands and feet start to get cold (or tired), you can proudly examine your finds. Your gold panning instructor presents you with your well-earned gold digger's certificate as the grand finale.
Exhausted and happy, you leave the wild and romantic Zwischbergental valley in the late afternoon with countless memories. Who knows, maybe you've finally caught gold fever?
Detailed programme for 1-day gold rush adventure
Morning- Meeting point 09.00 am (with call bus 8.45 am) at the Gold Miners Office, Gondo village square
- Welcome
- Drive to the Zwischbergental either by private car or by organised minibus
- Short hike to the former "Leopold" tunnel, Introduction to the history of the gold rush
- Extraction of gold-bearing ore with hammer and chisel
- Hike to the "Big Water" and lunch by the stream
- Receive gold panning equipment from the instructor, short introduction to gold panning
- Gold panning at the "Big Water", support from the gold panning instructor
- Crowning finale - the gold panning test, receipt of the gold digger certificate
- Ca. 16.00/16.30 End of the adventure
Notes
Bad weather: In the event of bad weather, the programme is subject to change.
Equipment: clothing suitable for the weather, hiking boots, sun protection, sun cream, snacks and drinks
Suitable for: children aged 6 and over and adults
Payment: in advance by credit card
Date: mid-May - mid-October on Wednesdays and Sundays
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Handicraft
guided tour
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Payment methods
Directions & Parking facilities
Getting to Gondo by public transport: By post bus from Brig to Gondo or via Iselle (IT).
Timetable according to SBB
Getting to Gondo by private vehicle: By car or motorbike from Brig via the Simplon Pass to Gondo or via the car transport from Brig to Iselle (IT) to Gondo.
Parking: In Gondo there are free parking spaces or a multi-storey car park for which a charge is made.
Zwischbergen bus: The Zwischbergen bus is a call bus and runs between Gondo and Zwischbergen between May and October. Reserve your seat at least two hours before departure and travel comfortably from Gondo to Zwischbergen. Telephone number: +41 79 713 70 02.
Price info
Gold rush Adventure:
Adults: CHF 89.-
Children (6-15.99 years): CHF 74.-
Possible additional costs: If the journey to and from Zwischbergental is made by on-call bus, the associated costs are the responsibility of the participant.
Important notice
Services
- Visit the gold mine in expert company
- Gold panning at the stream under expert supervision
- Gumboots and material for gold panning
- Helmet and headlamp for the tunnel
- Walliser Apéritif (without drinks)
- Small souvenir (diploma/vial with gold flake)
- Packing list
Participation info
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