Niederwald: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Arnergale is located in the vicinity of Niederwald. This specific geographical connection is suitable for a trip in which the surrounding area also plays a role alongside the village itself.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Niederwald.

The surrounding area of Niederwald also includes Holzjihorn, Turbechepf and Holzerspitz.

History

Niederwald is listed as a village in Goms at an altitude of 1,252 metres.

Historical records document Niederwald as an independent municipality from around 1300 onwards. For travellers interested in local history, this documented independence provides a specific point of reference.

The historical development of the settlement is linked to the old Rhône bridge, known locally as “Rottebrigge”. It also includes an old mule track from Ernen that crossed to the right bank of the Rhône.

Niederwald is home to a still-inhabited house dating from the 16th century.

The Station Ritz visitor centre at Niederwald railway station is dedicated to César Ritz.

Getting There

Niederwald railway station can be reached by train from Andermatt or Visp, while the village is accessible via Federal Route 19 from Andermatt or Brig.

For further comparisons with other villages, you can visit the following pages: Fieschertal, Grafschaft, Binn, Fiesch, Ernen, Obergesteln, Ulrichen, Münster-Geschinen.

To the overview of the overarching destination: Goms.