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Naters

Valais, Switzerland · Europe

About Naters

Naters works well as a base: 15 minutes from Visp, 9km from Simplon Pass.

Naters is a town located in Valais, Switzerland. With a population of 7,552, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Naters sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Naters to your route.

About Naters

Naters (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈnaːtərs]) is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. On 1 January 2013 the former municipalities of Birgisch and Mund merged into the municipality of Naters, which also includes the villages of Hegdorn, Geimen, Mehlbaum, Rischinen

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Where is Naters located?

Naters is located in Valais, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.3254 latitude, 7.9891 longitude.

What is the population of Naters?

Naters has a population of approximately 7,552 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
7,552
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Valais
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.3254, 7.9891

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Naters

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Simplon Pass

A historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.

9 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Great Aletsch Glacier

The longest glacier in the Alps at 23 kilometres, a UNESCO World Heritage site visible from multiple viewpoints in the Jungfrau region.

15 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

Europe's highest railway station at 3,454 metres, offering views of the Aletsch Glacier and an ice palace carved inside the mountain.

25 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Trümmelbach Falls

The only glacier waterfalls in Europe accessible inside a mountain, draining the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau glaciers.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee)

A stunning turquoise mountain lake at 1,578 metres surrounded by dramatic cliff walls and waterfalls above Kandersteg.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Schilthorn & Piz Gloria

A 2,970-metre peak with a revolving restaurant made famous as a Bond villain's lair in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

28 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Staubbach Falls

A free-falling 297-meter waterfall in the Lauterbrunnen Valley that inspired Goethe's poem 'Song of the Spirits over the Waters.'

30 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Lauterbrunnen Valley

A breathtaking glacial valley with 72 waterfalls cascading from sheer cliffs, said to have inspired Tolkien's Rivendell.

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Naters

  • Right hereSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
  • 25 kmJungfraujoch – Top of EuropeEurope's highest railway station at 3,454 metres, offering views of the Aletsch Glacier and an ice palace carved inside the mountain.
  • 28 kmSchilthorn & Piz GloriaA 2,970-metre peak with a revolving restaurant made famous as a Bond villain's lair in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
  • 33 kmGrindelwald & FirstAn iconic Swiss Alpine village beneath the Eiger's north face, with the First cliff walk, gondola, and adventure playground above.
  • 35 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.
  • 38 kmGrimsel Pass ViewpointA wild, barren pass at 2,164 metres with views of granite reservoirs and the start of the Rhone glacier landscape.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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