Nature-watching etiquette
Observe more, bother less
Maintain distance: roughly fifty meters from hoofed animals and about one hundred meters from nests. Pack your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Rely on binoculars rather than approaching.
Updated: March 2027
Mountain residents
Ibex at dawn near high viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes in protected areas
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles above wide valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May to June: alpine roses grace the lower slopes
June to July: edelweiss along the ridges
July to August: gentians bloom in meadows
September: amber larch forests