--- title: "OLD VILLAGE BLATTEN" url: "https://www.belalp.ch/en/poi/old-village-blatten" description: "The old village of Blatten is worth a visit at any time of year and invites you to linger.Blatten was first mentioned in 1231 as Platon. The village lies at an altitude of 1,327 metres above sea level and is a hamlet of the municipality of Naters. Naters is the municipality with the greatest difference in altitude in Switzerland and extends from 673 metres above sea level to 4,195 metres above sea level. In the course of the 15th century, the Geteilschaften and the Geschnitte in the Natischerberg merged to form the Gumperschaft (municipality) of Rischinen. This comprised the hamlets above the Hegdorf water pipeline. As these small hamlets formed their own community, it can be assumed that they were inhabited all year round. Rischinen was the political and Blatten the ecclesiastical centre of the Gumperschaft. At the beginning of the 17th century, the Gumperschaften Naters and Rischinen merged.  Group of houses with fountain The group of houses on Kapellenweg is a typical site in old Blatten. These houses were built from larch wood in the 17th century.Theoduls ChapelThe Theoduls Chapel was first mentioned in 1480 and Blatten became the ecclesiastical centre of the Natischerberg. In the middle of the 17th century, the formerly north-south orientated chapel was turned to the east (like all Catholic churches and chapels) and enlarged.Chaplain's houseThe chaplain's house, which also stands on the picturesque Kapellenplatz square, was built in the middle of the 17th century by Chaplain Berchtold.Backhaus WichjeIn the past, grain, mostly rye, was planted throughout the Natischerberg. The Wichje bakery in Blatten was built at the beginning of the 20th century and was actively used until the 1950s. Due to social and technical developments, demand fell drastically and the bakery was closed down. In 1989, the municipality bought a bakery and founded the \"Bachhüs Wichje\" cooperative.Guided tours and baking days are offered for those interested. Largest granary in BlattenThe largest granary in Blatten is located in the \"Ännerblatt\". The granaries were used as storage rooms and were built on pillars with round slabs so that the supplies were not eaten by vermin." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/664890/620c85cd5740798e59aacee50b8ef01c1b7a35b70f24c50af6db5fa3db63400c/the-charm-of-the-old-houses-and-barns-enchants-guests-in-summer-and-winter.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Blatten-Belalp > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share OLD VILLAGE BLATTEN =================== - Monument - Historical site - Chapel The charm of the old houses and barns enchants guests in summer and winter. Blatten - exciting, cultural and educational. Old village Blatten Old village Blatten The Old Village of Blatten is worth visiting at any time of year and invites you to linger. **The old village of Blatten is worth a visit at any time of year and invites you to linger.** Blatten was first mentioned in 1231 as Platon. The village lies at an altitude of 1,327 metres above sea level and is a hamlet of the municipality of Naters. Naters is the municipality with the greatest difference in altitude in Switzerland and extends from 673 metres above sea level to 4,195 metres above sea level.   In the course of the 15th century, the Geteilschaften and the Geschnitte in the Natischerberg merged to form the Gumperschaft (municipality) of Rischinen. This comprised the hamlets above the Hegdorf water pipeline. As these small hamlets formed their own community, it can be assumed that they were inhabited all year round.   Rischinen was the political and Blatten the ecclesiastical centre of the Gumperschaft. At the beginning of the 17th century, the Gumperschaften Naters and Rischinen merged.   **Group of houses with fountain**  The group of houses on Kapellenweg is a typical site in old Blatten. These houses were built from larch wood in the 17th century. **Theoduls Chapel** The Theoduls Chapel was first mentioned in 1480 and Blatten became the ecclesiastical centre of the Natischerberg. In the middle of the 17th century, the formerly north-south orientated chapel was turned to the east (like all Catholic churches and chapels) and enlarged. **Chaplain's house** The chaplain's house, which also stands on the picturesque Kapellenplatz square, was built in the middle of the 17th century by Chaplain Berchtold. **Backhaus Wichje** In the past, grain, mostly rye, was planted throughout the Natischerberg. The Wichje bakery in Blatten was built at the beginning of the 20th century and was actively used until the 1950s. Due to social and technical developments, demand fell drastically and the bakery was closed down. In 1989, the municipality bought a bakery and founded the "Bachhüs Wichje" cooperative. **Largest granary in Blatten** The largest granary in Blatten is located in the "Ännerblatt". The granaries were used as storage rooms and were built on pillars with round slabs so that the supplies were not eaten by vermin. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking available - Bus stop available Suitability - For individual guests - Suitable for prams / strollers - Groups - School classes - Families - Youth - Adults - Senior citizens - In the village centre Other equipment/facilities - Kids’ playground (outdoors) Payment methods Free admission Accessibility - Partially wheelchair-accessible - Toilets not wheelchair-accessible Read more Directions & Parking facilities Arrival by Car From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or Northwestern Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre - Brig From Northwestern Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: Main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car shuttle Lötschberg Tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car shuttle Furka; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenen Pass - Ulrichen – Brig Or via Centovalli – Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: A9 Motorway - Sierre: Main road Sierre – Brig Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig Blatten bei Naters From Brig, you can reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters. Arrival by Public Transport Blatten-Belalp is very easy and convenient to reach by train to Brig. From Brig, continue by post bus (624) to Blatten bei Naters, Luftseilbahn. Read more Contact person Blatten-Belalp Tourismus AGRischinustrasse 5 3914 Blatten bei Naters License (master data) Blatten-Belalp Tourismus AG Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concert - Celebration - Tasting - Worth a visit - Historical site - Historical site - Historical site - Tours 2.18 km - Themed trail 2.60 km - Snowshoeing 1.01 km - Hike Contact **Blatten-Belalp Tourismus AG** Rischinustrasse 5 3914 Blatten bei Naters