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Accommodation in Wassen

2 adults · no children · 1 room
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Tristelstock, Rienzenstock, Schildplanggenstock and Bächenstock are located in the immediate vicinity of Wassen. This makes the landscape interesting for travelers who are interested in the mountain world surrounding the village.

Wassen CH-NB Photoglob-Wehrli EAD-WEHR-12060-B (cropped) Wassen CH-NB Photoglob-Wehrli EAD-WEHR-12060-B (cropped) Photo: Unknown author Unknown author via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

You can rent a holiday apartment in Wassen.

Geographical Location

Wassen is located in the Reuss Valley at an altitude of approximately 930 meters above sea level, on the left bank of the Reuss in the upper Uri Reuss Valley, at the entrance to the Meien Valley and within the Uri Alps.

Nature

Near Wassen, the Meien Reuss flows into the Reuss; below the village lies the Pfaffensprung reservoir.

History

Wassen was first mentioned in historical records in 1287; its religious history includes an independent parish founded in 1439. This provides a specific point of reference for travelers interested in the historical and religious development of the village.

A defensive structure was built at the border of the Meien Valley in the direction of the Hasli Valley in the early 17th century.

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Those wishing to continue planning their trip can next focus their accommodation search on Wassen.

To the overview of the main destination: Uri.

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