Photo spot Obermutten

Obermutten
Around 1000 years ago, the Alemanni reached the Goms in Valais on their migration from the Bernese Oberland and gradually colonised the upper Rhone Valley. Around the 13th to 14th centuries, individual groups of Valaisans or Walsers began to leave the Rhone Valley; they moved in all directions, but mainly eastwards. In Graubünden, for example, to Rheinwald (Sufers, Splügen, Nufenen, Hinterrhein), Avers, Obersaxen, Vals, St. Martin, Safiental (Safien and Tenna), Valendas, Versam, Tschappina and Mutten, to name but a few.

Until the village fire on 25 April 1946, the Walser settlement of Obermutten consisted of wooden Walser houses, some of which were very old and had sun-blackened facades. The part of the village south of the village well was spared from the fire.

The lower-lying district of Stafel (1750 m) belongs to Obermutten. In summer, Obermutten is a popular place for relaxing holidays in the heart of nature and is ideal for hiking and mountain biking. In winter, the two districts are connected by a ski lift. Obermutten is also a popular starting point for snowshoe hikes and ski tours.

Wooden church
The church in Obermutten is one of the most unique religious buildings in Switzerland. It is the only place of worship made entirely of wood.