• Sale to non-Swiss citizens (foreigners with residence abroad) possible.

• Only suitable as a primary residence.

Location and accessibility

The beautiful Goms begins at the "Deischerkehren" after the "Alpina" restaurant and Lax is the entrance to this beautiful and diverse valley. The mountain village is located at 1,048 m above sea level. The lowest point in Lax with 980 m above sea level is also the lowest point in Goms. The municipal area extends exclusively on the right side of the Rhone. Lax can be reached from the west via Brig (15 km), in summer from the east via the Grimsel, Furka, or Nufenen pass, and in winter from the east by car transport through the Furka tunnel (15.4 km). The village is also well connected by public transport (Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn).

The plot, facing south, is located about 65 m above the cantonal road. The current municipal council's strategy is to develop building land in Lax.

Description of the building plot in Lax

Plot No. 442 in the municipality of Lax, in the area called Fäälji, with 1,458 m2 of land, is located in the W3 residential zone and has a utilization rate of 0.8. The infrastructure (water, sewage, and electricity) is partially available.

Art. 83 Residential zone W3 (excerpt from the building and zoning regulations of the municipality of Lax)

Type of use:                                 The zone is intended for residential purposes, small and medium-sized businesses that do not disturb are allowed.

Building style:                                     Open, as well as double and triple house groups in building length and roof shape, max. building length 18 m.

Building materials:                                Traditional building materials should be used as a rule.

Number of storeys:                            max. three storeys

Building height:                              max. 9.00 m

Ridge height:                                     max. 11.50 m

Boundary distances:                          small boundary distance 1/3 of the building height, but at least 3.00 m from every point of the facade. Large boundary distance 60% of the building height, but at least 5.00 m.

Utilization factor:                              UF = 0.8

Noise sensitivity level:                  II

Selling price:       CHF 230.00 per m2 for this attractive building land

Availability:      Immediately or by agreement

General information about Lax

The municipality of Lax is the connection between the Aletsch region and the high valley of Goms. With its 320 inhabitants, Lax is a relatively quiet place. Those looking for a sunny, natural living environment will find it in Lax.

Lax is the starting point for numerous bike and hiking tours and is therefore an ideal place to live for sports enthusiasts. Connected to the Aletsch Arena and in close proximity to the Binntal landscape park, many outdoor activities are available. The ski destination of the Aletsch Arena can be reached directly by the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, and the cross-country skiing paradise of Goms is just a 15-minute train ride away.

The train runs at half-hourly intervals towards Goms or towards Brig and Visp. At a comfortable commuting distance of 30 minutes, Lax is close to the agglomeration of Naters, Brig-Glis, and Visp.

Working parents can take advantage of the KITA in Lax, which offers a professional service, including a play and forest play group