For many millennia, the gold-bearing gravel banks have been lying in the river of the Zwischbergental. The gold flakes are of a beautiful light yellow, shiny colour. For a long time this treasure was forgotten. You go in search of the yellow metal with what is probably the last gold panner in Gondo. Shovel and gold panning pan are ready and waiting for you to find the gold and carry it home.
The guide accompanies your group throughout the day and immerses you in the history of the gold rush in the Zwischberg valley.
Leave everyday life behind and immerse yourself in a gold rush adventure!
Detailed programme
Morning- Meet at 09.00 a.m. (or by arrangement) at the Gold Miners Office at the village square of Gondo followed by a joint drive to the Zwischbergental
- Short hike to the former Leopold adit and introduction to the history of the gold rush
- Clearance of gold-bearing ore with hammer and chisel and removal of the overburden
- Hike to the "Great Water" - Aperitif or barbecue by the stream (optional booking)
- Get gold panning equipment and put on boots, short introduction to gold panning and then everyone tries their luck in the stream.
- Crowning finale -> the gold panning exam. Prove your skills!
- Goldminer aperitif CHF 15.00 per person
- Gold panning barbecue price on request
Notes
Bad weather:< In case of bad weather, the programme is subject to change.
Equipment: weather appropriate clothing, walking shoes, sun protection, sun cream, snacks and drinks
Suitable for:children from 6 years and adults
Date and time: on request
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Categories
Group Offer/Family Offer
Handicraft
guided tour
Foreign Language
Payment methods
Directions & Parking facilities
by private vehicle: by car or motorbike from Brig via Simplonpass to Gondo or via 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
Bookable from 6 people, with own guide
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Tip
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
- Packing list
- Meals: optionally bookable
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