📜 The Bhutanese Bridge, a 134-meter-long footbridge, spans the Illgraben creek in the Swiss Alps, connecting German and French-speaking Valais. Built in 2005, it symbolizes cultural friendship between Switzerland and Bhutan. Why Go
🌉 Unique symbol of friendship between Switzerland and Bhutan
🏞️ Offers great views of the Illgraben valley
🌉 Connects German and French-speaking areas of Valais
🙏 Decorated with prayer flags, Christian Cross, and a Bhutanese stupa
🚶‍♀️ Lies on various hiking trails Why Avoid
⚠️ Bridge can be treacherous and is closed during dangerous mudflows.
💧 Illgraben Creek often dries up.
💰 Cost Free.
🕒 Hours Open during tourist season, closed during mudflows.
🅿️ Parking Accessible by car.