Timeline
16:08
Swim or relax in the indoor pool. It is right below the bus terminal and open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
16:48
Walk 20 minutes southwest to the Rapid viewpoint. This is the spot to watch the sun set toward the WSW.
17:38
Walk 5 minutes to Steinbock for dinner. This regional restaurant is open from 15:00 to 23:00 on weekdays in January, so it will be serving you right after sunset.
18:38
Walk 2 minutes to Restaurant Vieux Chalet. It is open until 23:30 in January, making it a perfect spot for a late dinner or a relaxed meal after your earlier stop.
19:08
Head to Rudis Snowbar near Saas-Fee Guides. It opens at 16:00 and closes at 20:00. Since sunset is at 17:08 on this date, you can catch the early evening drinks here before it closes.
Local tip
The pool is a great warm-up before the cold evening air. If you prefer a bakery treat over dinner, Konditorei Bumann near Saas-Fee Guides is open until 18:00, just in time for a post-sunset pastry.
Check before you go
- Rudis Snowbar closes at 20:00. On 15 January, sunset is at 17:08, giving you about an hour and a half for drinks before it shuts.
- Steinbock is open Mo-Sa 15:00-23:00 in January. It is closed on Sundays.
- Restaurant Vieux Chalet is open until 23:30 in January.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saas-Fee (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).