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Our philosophy
Rest, recreation, and inspiration
The Hotel Glocke in the Goms valley was opened in 1987. Since then, our goal has been to offer you an eventful and unforgettable stay in Wallis. That is why we rely on the following approaches:
- In principle, the hotel is reserved exclusively for our guests. However, we are happy to welcome external guests by prior arrangement.
- We cultivate authentic regional dishes. We grind the organic grains for our dough and bake our bread in-house. We also follow the “nose to tail” philosophy for meat. All dishes are prepared freshly each day and with great care.
- The hotel was built along ecological guidelines. The original wood chip heating system was recently replaced by a pellet system. We also attached great importance to sustainable construction in our new Goggwäärgji extension.
- We would like to offer a place for contacts, conversation, and informal, relaxed get-togethers. The centrepiece is our large lounge with its wood burning tiled stove.
- At the weekly “Aabäsizz“, there are stories (Zelletä, Luginä and Boozägschichte) accompanied by the sounds of the dulcimer, and songs and poems set to music, all in the traditional Walliser dialect.
- We have a large selection of wooden board and parlour games.
- To help counterbalance our hectic everyday lives, there are no televisions in the rooms. This gives you the opportunity to relax and meet other guests. If you do not want to miss a programme, a screen is available in the television room.
Quelle: Schweiz Tourismus I André Meier
Do you already know Gindulin and Serafina, our house Goggwäärgjini?
“Goggwäärgjini” are small, bearded, Celtic creatures that usually live in the deepest forest in a cave. But not our Goggwäärgjini. Gindulin and Serafina are our faithful friends who provide an exciting experience for every guest. They play pranks and sneak around the hotel without noticing. See for yourself and dive into the mysterious world of Goggwäärgjini “Gindulin” and “Serafina”.
Thinking about sustainability
Seasonality, homemade and regional
Sustainability is important to us:
- Waste such as paper, cardboard, glass, PET, oil, etc. are separated and disposed of professionally
- Kitchen waste is processed into biogas and fresh waste into compost
- When it comes to cleaning products, we pay attention to biodegradable products
- Leftover menus from the previous evening are prepared for the employees or sold for “too good to go”.
- Our pellet heating directly from the region (Valais pellets from Forst Goms) ensures cozy warmth
- A disposal box is available for hotel guests in the bike/ski room
- We do not use disposable bathing shoes for our guests and sell bathing flip-flops from “Re use me” from Schnarwiler at cost price
- Refillable glass containers for Trash Hero shampoo and shower gel are available in the rooms. Trash Hero products are free of silicones and parabens. Trash Hero is a high-energy, volunteer-driven movement that creates change in communities around the world, motivating and supporting them to collect and eliminate plastic waste.
- In the kitchen we focus on regionality and homemade food: we source our meat and cheese from local farmers and local dairy farms. We order whole animals from farmers or hunters, which are then gutted by the local butcher. We use the entire animal according to the motto “from head to toe”.
- When selecting wine and drinks, the following criteria are important to us: regional, organic, PIWI (fungus-resistant grape varieties) and long business relationships.
- We pursue a comprehensive approach to sustainability when dealing with the precious resource of water. That’s why we only serve drinking water of local origin from the tap – still or sparkling, according to your taste. Part of the proceeds goes to the non-profit organization WATER FOR WATER (WfW), which implements water, hygiene and education projects in Mozambique, Zambia and Switzerland. This means we avoid unnecessary transport routes.
- The guest can choose their individual room cleaning in the room using a QR code. It is possible to use the QR Code Simon & Josef to select whether and which areas the guest would like cleaned.
- An e-charging station for electric cars is available for our guests.
- From June 2024, a mobility car with four-wheel drive will be available to our guests and employees. You can travel relaxed by train and still remain flexible in your daily planning on site. It’s good for the environment and more mobility is ensured.
- Five new e-bikes are now available for rent to our house guests and non-residents.
Listen to our podcast now
Episode 1: Sonja & Sebastian talk about the hotel