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Hüs üf der Flüe

Situated just below the church of St. Georg in the historic center of the Valais village of Ernen you find one of the oldest and best preserved pagan houses (Heidenhäuser) in the Goms region. The typical Valais house from the early 15th century has been carefully renovated. Much emphasis was placed in preserving the historical elements and to reuse the original building fabric wherever possible. Thus the kitchens and dining tables were made of old wood, which was left over during the renovation. In the house are two apartments, each with a large eat-in kitchen, a living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. In the living room of the ground floor apartment is an old Giltsteinofen from 1576 and an antique buffet from 1822. The upper apartment has its own entrance on the ground floor, from which a new staircase leads to the first floor. In the kitchen you can find the Balkenkopfkam typical of the Gommer Heidenhäuser and also the Heidenenkreuz remained. Since the house is located on the slope, an outdoor seating area is directly accessible from the upper apartment. Both apartments can also be rented together – in this case, the connecting door can be opened.