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· Blatten-Belalp
· 684 m
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Das Beinhaus dient der Aufbewahrung von Schädeln und Gebeinen längst verstorbener Natischer, deren Gräber ausgehoben wurden.Photo: CC BY-ND, ©belalp.ch / Phil Bucher
The upper floor is still used today for laying out the deceased before they are buried.
Federally listed building
The ossuary is a federally listed building and was gently renovated between 1985-1988, with various subsequent changes being restored to its original state.
The impressive wall of skulls consists mainly of bones from the old cemetery, which was laid out around the church until 1869. Individual skulls bear the names of deceased people, and some Natisch residents still know where the skulls of their ancestors are located. Based on calculations, there are thought to be around 31,000 skulls in the ossuary, 1,857 of which are visible at the front. This huge number surprised even experts
Protected from theft
To prevent the skulls from being stolen, the opening was closed off to the north with bars.
The inscription "What you are, we were / What we are, you will become" is intended to remind believers of the transience of earthly existence.
Public transport
Fahren Sie mit dem Postauto oder dem Ortsbus (Linie 1) von Brig bis Naters Marktplatz und starten Sie Ihre Tour dort.
Sie können auch direkt von Brig aus durch Naters laufen und so Ihre Tour starten.
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This short circular hike goes through the old village of Naters and along the Way of the Cross up to the Maria Hilf Chapel.
This pleasant circular hike leads through the old village of Naters, along old paths to Bellavista and back to Naters. Hike along ancient tracks!
This short circular hike goes through the old village of Naters and along the Way of the Cross up to the Maria Hilf Chapel.
This pleasant circular hike leads through the old village of Naters, along old paths to Bellavista and back to Naters. Hike along ancient tracks!
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