Uniqueness of the Munder saffron culture
Mund is the only place in Switzerland where the precious spice saffron is cultivated according to a centuries-old tradition. The precious "Crocus sativus" grows on an area of around 18,000 square metres on the beautiful and sunny high plateau. The cultivation requires a lot of patience and hard work.
Fun facts about saffron
Between 30 and 1,000 flowers are harvested every day during the season in October and November. The precious spice is extracted from the pistils of the flowers. Every year, the Munder saffron guild painstakingly produces between one and four kilos of saffron by hand.
Opening times in October
We are happy to open on request for groups of 10 people or more, subject to prior reservation.
Price information
Remigius Pfaffen | Tel. +41 79 357 07 47 | rpfaffen@bluewin.ch
Mund is the only place in Switzerland where the precious spice saffron is cultivated according to a centuries-old tradition. The precious "Crocus sativus" grows on an area of around 18,000 square metres on the beautiful and sunny high plateau. The cultivation requires a lot of patience and hard work.
Fun facts about saffron
Between 30 and 1,000 flowers are harvested every day during the season in October and November. The precious spice is extracted from the pistils of the flowers. Every year, the Munder saffron guild painstakingly produces between one and four kilos of saffron by hand.
Opening times in October
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:30 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:30
- Friday, 14:00 - 16:30
We are happy to open on request for groups of 10 people or more, subject to prior reservation.
Price information
- Free with guest card
- CHF 10.00 per person without guest card
Remigius Pfaffen | Tel. +41 79 357 07 47 | rpfaffen@bluewin.ch
Good to know
Categories
Culture
Handicraft
Visit
guided tour
Culinary delights
Foreign Language
German, English
Payment methods
Cash
Directions & Parking facilities
By car approx. 16 minutes from Brig railway station. Car park right next to the saffron museum or at the entrance to the village.
By postbus from Brig railway station to Mund village. The bus stop is right next to the museum in Mund.
By postbus from Brig railway station to Mund village. The bus stop is right next to the museum in Mund.
Documents
Price info
- CHF 10.00 pro Person
- Kostenlos mit Gästekarte
Contact person
Location and Contact
Saffron Museum
Dorf 3
3903 Mund - Safranmuseum
License (master data)
