The old village centre of Naters has many historic and valuable buildings. Among the oldest are the Catholic parish church of St Mauritius with its church tower, the rectory and ossuary and the Ornavasso Tower. The castle on the Flüe and the Totenplatte are also among the most popular sights in Naters.
What is a Totenplatte?
It was used to prepare for funerals. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the inhabitants of the remote hamlets around Naters brought their dead to the village without a coffin. The deceased were only placed in the coffin on the mortuary slab, bid farewell and then taken to the cemetery.
The castle on the Flüe
The castle with the castle complex was built in the 12th century and was the seat of various noble families in Upper Valais. The current name "Bishop's Castle" comes from the bishop of Sion at the time. Renovations were carried out on the castle under various bishops over the centuries, but the decay could not be halted. In 1981, the municipality of Naters acquired the ruins and attempted to save what could still be saved with the necessary maintenance work.
Discover Naters
Visitors have the opportunity to discover Naters on their own or immerse themselves in the exciting stories of Naters on a guided tour of the village with a Naters cultural guide.
