On the southern side of the Rhone Valley lies the municipality of Turtmann-Unterems. A special feature of the municipality is that the village of Unterems is situated on a terrace slightly elevated above Turtmann. Nevertheless, the two places complement each other to form a lively and active community.
In Turtmann-Unterems, around 70 businesses are established, and the municipality is thriving. Furthermore, agriculture still plays an important role throughout the municipal area. The municipality is part of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, with its unique Pfyn forest - the largest contiguous larch forest in all of Europe. The local recreation area is a wonderful destination for the whole family. Additionally, nearby is the wild romantic Turtmann Valley, a paradise for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts.
In the village of Turtmann, you can do your shopping in small village shops, such as butcher, bakery, and cheese shop - regional and fresh. Moreover, the grocery store Volg is just a few minutes' walk away. Turtmann-Unterems offers a daycare center and care services for preschool children and a lunch program. There is also a regional school for kindergarten and primary school students in Turtmann. The ideal place for the whole family.
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