Description
Alpine time-out with heart - 2.5-room apartment with garden, terrace & fantastic mountain view in Grächen
In the middle of the imposing Valais Alps, in the charming and car-free vacation resort of Grächen, this lovingly renovated 2.5-room apartment in Chalet Eliane - a place where peace, nature and quality of life come together in a unique way. You don't just live here - you arrive, switch off and enjoy
Your benefits at a glance:
Car-free and particularly quiet residential location in the village center of Grächen ️
Fantastic, unobstructed mountain view of the Brunegghorn ️
Spacious private garden with lots of sun and recreational value
Large terrace for relaxing hours outdoors ️
Fully furnished and ready to move into ️
Renovated in 2025 - modern, well-maintained condition
Ideal combination of vacation apartment and investment property
Close to shopping facilities, restaurants and mountain railroads ️
The apartment is located in a well-kept multi-family chalet with a total of four units and is part of a storey property, that stands for pleasant, harmonious coexistence while offering plenty of privacy.
On around 49 m² of living space, a well thought-out room concept unfolds that perfectly combines comfort and cosiness. At its heart is the open-plan living and dining area with fully equipped kitchen - a place for cooking, laughing and living ️
The bedroom offers retreat and tranquillity with comfortable furnishings, while the modern bathroom with bathtub/shower ensures relaxing moments after an active day in the mountains A practical corridor with storage space rounds off the functional interior.
Outdoor area - your private piece of nature
24 m² terrace for sun, breakfast and mountain panorama ️
60 m² private garden area to relax and enjoy
Direct view of the imposing Brunegghorn (3833 m) ️
Here you can experience pure nature every day - quiet, clear and impressive
Grächen - sunny mountain village with quality of life
Grächen is one of the sunniest and most popular mountain destinations in Valais. The car-free village center creates a safe and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for families, those seeking peace and quiet and vacation guests
You can reach everything you need for your daily needs in just a few minutes on foot: Shopping facilities, restaurants, cafés, bakery, banks and the tourist center The Hannigalp cable car and numerous leisure activities are also in the immediate vicinity
The region is also the perfect starting point for excursions to Zermatt and Saas-Fee, two of Switzerland's best-known Alpine destinations ️
A place, that is not just a home - but a feeling of freedom, peace and alpine happiness.
Situation
Location description - Grächen (Valais)
The apartment is located in one of the sunniest mountain villages in Valais, at an altitude of around 1,600 meters, nestled in an impressive alpine landscape with unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains. The location is characterized by peace, closeness to nature and a particularly high quality of life.
The village center is designed as a car-free zone, which creates a safe, relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. At the same time, all important facilities such as shops, restaurants, bakery, banks and tourist attractions are within easy walking distance.
The surrounding area is characterized by alpine nature, forests and mountain panoramas, ideal for relaxation, walks and sporting activities. Thanks to the elevated location, residents benefit from many hours of sunshine, clear mountain air and impressive views of the Valais Alps.
Grächen therefore offers the perfect combination of quiet mountain retreat and functioning infrastructure for everyday life and holidays.
Municipality
Community of Grächen - life in the sunny Valais mountain village
Grächen is a charming municipality in Upper Valais and is one of the most popular vacation and residential destinations in the region. Situated at an altitude of around 1,600 meters, the village impresses with its above-average number of hours of sunshine, peaceful mountain location and family-friendly structure.
The municipality has a well-developed basic infrastructure with schools, shopping facilities, restaurants, hotels and basic medical care. Despite its manageable size, Grächen offers a lively village life and a strong local community with numerous clubs and events.
Touristically, Grächen is particularly well-known as the gateway to the surrounding mountain landscapes and ski resorts, especially Hannigalp, which offers a wide range of leisure activities in both winter and summer.
The region is characterized by nature, tradition and hospitality. At the same time, Grächen benefits from its location in the Mattertal valley with good connections to Visp and the international destinations of Zermatt and Saas-Fee.
This is how the municipality combines quiet mountain life, unspoiled nature and a solid infrastructure, which makes it extremely attractive for both vacation guests and year-round residents.
Access
Access & accessibility
Grächen is easily accessible and yet pleasantly secluded, which is what makes this location so appealing.
You can reach Grächen by car via Visp into the Mattertal valley and on towards St. Niklaus, from where Grächen can be reached in a short time via a well-maintained mountain road. The route is accessible all year round and offers impressive views of the Valais mountains along the way.
For public transport, there are excellent connections: Grächen can be reached by train and bus via Visp and St. Niklaus. There are regular PostBus connections from St. Niklaus train station directly to the village center, making it easy to get here even without a car.
Despite its quiet and elevated location, Grächen is well integrated into the regional transport network, which guarantees a high degree of flexibility for both vacation guests and long-term users.
Shops/stores
Shopping facilities & local amenities
In Grächen itself, you will find all the important facilities for your daily needs within easy reach. In the village center, grocery stores, a bakery, sports and souvenir stores as well as smaller specialist shops are available. This makes everyday life or a vacation stay convenient and uncomplicated - without long distances.
The offer is complemented by restaurants, cafés and hotels, which are also part of the local infrastructure and ensure a pleasant, lively village atmosphere.
For an even wider range of shopping options and larger supermarkets, the valley center in St. Niklaus and Visp offers additional shopping centers, specialist stores and all major retailers such as Migros, Coop and Denner.
Thus, Grächen combines manageable, well-functioning local amenities in the village with proximity to comprehensive infrastructure in the valley - ideal for comfortable living in the mountains.
Leisure time
Leisure & Surroundings
Grächen offers an exceptionally wide range of leisure activities in the heart of the Valais Alps and is an attractive destination for nature and sports lovers at any time of year.
In summer, an extensive network of hiking trails, panoramic paths and bike routes invites you to actively explore the surrounding mountains.
Families benefit from adventure trails, playgrounds and nature experiences, while those seeking peace and quiet can enjoy the clear mountain air and impressive views
A particular highlight is the Hannigalp, which is easily accessible by cable car and offers numerous opportunities for hiking, relaxation and gastronomy.
In winter, the region transforms into a family-friendly ski area with well-groomed pistes, toboggan runs and winter hikes. The area is known for its sunny location and clear layout - ideal for beginners, families and connoisseurs
In addition, Grächen is in close proximity to the world-famous destinations of Zermatt and Saas-Fee, which offer additional opportunities for skiing, glacier experiences and alpine adventures ️
The region is also culturally and socially active: local festivals, club life and traditional events ensure an authentic, lively village feel.
This is how Grächen combines nature, sport, relaxation and alpine experiences in a small space - all year round.
Conveniences
Neighbourhood
- Village
- Green
- Car free
- Mountains
- Vineyard
- Shops/Stores
- Shopping street
- Bank
- Post office
- Restaurant(s)
- Pharmacy
- Bus stop
- Child-friendly
- Playground
- Nursery
- Preschool
- Sports centre
- Ski piste
- Ski resort
- Ski lift
- Cross-country ski trail
- Hiking trails
- Bike trail
- Soccer pitch
- Ice rink
- Concert hall
- Religious monuments
- Doctor
Outside conveniences
- Balcony/ies
- Terrace/s
- Garden
- Exclusive use of garden
- Bench
- Quiet
- Greenery
Inside conveniences
- Without elevator
- Open kitchen
- Veranda
- Furnished
- Built-in closet
- Fireplace
- Double glazing
- Bright/sunny
- With front and rear view
- Natural light
- With character
- Traditional solid construction
Equipment
- Fitted kitchen
- Induction cooker
- Oven
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Bath
- Shower
- Internet 1Gbit/s
- Internet connection
- full finishing
Floor
- Tiles
- Laminated
Condition
- Good
Orientation
- North
- South
- East
- West
Exposure
- Optimal
- All day
View
- Nice view
- Clear
- Far view
- Valley view
- Unobstructed
- Panoramic
- With an open outlook
- Rural
- Garden
- Park
- Fields
- Forest
- Mountains
- Alps
Style
- Classic