Tag: Lötschental


  • Rebuilding Blatten: A 100 Million Franc Plan for Lötschental’s Revival

    Rebuilding Blatten: A 100 Million Franc Plan for Lötschental’s Revival

    In the picturesque Lötschental valley of Switzerland, a challenging journey toward recovery has begun following the devastating landslide that struck the village of Blatten on May 28. Community leaders, including Matthias Bellwald, have rallied together, emphasizing the inseparability of Blatten and the Lötschental region. “A Lötschental without Blatten or a Blatten without Lötschental are not…

  • Reconstruction Efforts in Lötschental: A 100 Million Franc Plan for Blatten

    Reconstruction Efforts in Lötschental: A 100 Million Franc Plan for Blatten

    In the heart of Switzerland lies Lötschental, a picturesque valley renowned for its breathtaking scenery and vibrant community. However, the tranquility of this region faced a severe disruption on May 28th, when a catastrophic landslide struck the village of Blatten, burying homes and engulfing lives in chaos and despair. The people’s resilience, however, shines through…

  • Rebuilding Blatten: A Vision for the Lötschental Valley

    Rebuilding Blatten: A Vision for the Lötschental Valley

    On a fateful evening, May 28, the serene village of Blatten in the Lötschental Valley was shaken to its core by a catastrophic landslide that altered the landscape forever. For the residents, the destruction was not just of property but deeply intertwined with their cultural identity and community spirit. Matthias Bellwald, a prominent local figure,…