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World Nature Forum

The World Nature Forum in Naters, Switzerland, is the visitor centre for the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. The interactive exhibition presents the alpine landscape from the eternal ice of the high mountains to the Mediterranean steppe landscape in the south, documenting current climate change. Highlights include a panoramic cinema with films on a 100 square metre screen, an original Jungfrau railway car from 1912, and interactive playgrounds. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The interactive exhibition offers playgrounds and ball tracks throughout, and children receive small balls at the reception desk at the start of their visit. The museum offers activities for all age groups, making it suitable for families with children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Nature and environment
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

18 CHF
Adult admission
15 CHF
Apprentices, students and AVS
9 CHF
Children from 6 to 15 years old
0 CHF
Children from 0 to 5 years old
42 CHF
Family admission
15 CHF
Groups from 10 persons

Contact

Webpage
wnf.ch
Email
info@worldnatureforum.com
Address
Bahnhofstrasse 9a, 3904 Naters

Access

Nearby stops

  • Naters, Aletsch Campus150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Brig
8m
Sion
48m
Thun
54m
Martigny
1h 3m
Bern
1h 15m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    With the exception of the Jungfrau rail car, the entire exhibition is accessible to everyone, and an elevator leads to all floors of the museum.
  • Are dogs allowed in the exhibition?
    Dogs are not permitted in the exhibition on the upper floor, with the exception of designated guide dogs for the visually impaired and assistance dogs.
  • Can I take photographs in the museum?
    Photographs may be taken for non-commercial purposes, provided you do not climb on showcases or objects and do not disturb other visitors.
  • Is there a restaurant at the museum?
    Yes, the Jungfrau-Aletsch Restaurant is available, and on request its team can offer regional delicacies for conferences and seminars.
  • Are guided tours available?
    Guided tours for groups, associations and companies are available and last between 1.5 and 2 hours, including the films in the panorama cinema.