The Lady of Salgesch was a wealthy woman who was buried in Salgesch between 22-6...
Johanniterbund Salgesch
Cultural history is at the heart of our action
Since 1987, the Johanniterbund has been looking after and preserving Salquenen's cultural and historical heritage.
All Salgesch residents and, of course, all friends and fans of Salgesch at home and abroad are welcome to join us and can participate actively and passively in our activities and projects.
We look forward to your feedback.
News from the Johanniterbund Salgesch
AGM 2026
Invitation
You are warmly invited to the Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 7 March 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Burgerhaus.
We look forward to seeing you!
Zumofen-House / Vine Museum
Gottfried Zumoffen - Memorial plaque and AR
AR (augmented reality) makes it possible: Jesuit priest and archaeologist Gottfried Zumoffen reappears in front of his birthplace and takes you on a walk through the village. Simply scan the QR code on the memorial plaque.
Courtyard
The Lady of Salgesch in AR
AR (augmented reality) gives you the chance to meet the Lady of Salgesch: the Celtic‑Roman woman who lived here around 2,000 years ago appears virtually in the courtyard and invites you to join her for a short tour. Simply activate the AR by scanning the QR code on the plaque
Current projects
What's going on at Johanniterbund at the moment
The lady of Salgesch
The last Sedunian (?)
When the last Celtic Valais women became Gallo-Romans
More...
Honorary board Jesuit priest and archaeologist Gottfried Zumofen
From Salgesch to Beirut: the life and legacy of Gottfried Zumoffen
From Salgesch to Beirut: the life and legacy of Gottfried Zumoffen
Gottfried ...
Completed projects
What we have already realized
Bacchus Fountain
Location: next to the church
Creation: 2000
For Edwin Plaschy, co-founder of the Johanniterbund, it was a matter close to hi...
Chapel, chapel hill and surroundings
Location: On the hill
Renovation: 1999
Current purpose: Small place of worship open to all
The Chapel of the Seven Sorrows of Mary - a gem and a landmark of Salgesch - sta...
Old distillery - Brennhüsi
Location: old village center
Renovation: 2015/16
Current use: Distillery
The Brennhüsi is located in the old part of the village of Salgesch, surrounded ...
St. John's Commandery
Location: Entire building complex west of the church
Renovation: 2005 - 2007
Current purpose: Municipal offices / Pfyn/Finges nature and landscape conservation offices
The imposing building complex, which is grouped in a U-shape around an inner cou...
St. John's Fountain
Location: Opposite the wine museum
Creation: 1995
In 1995, the Board of Trustees decided to erect a St. John fountain on the edge ...
Zumofen House / Wine Museum
Location: At the intersection of Cinastrasse and Dorfstrasse
Renovation: 2015
Current use: Wine museum
The Zumofenhaus - characterized by the east-facing gable front of a house from t...
Nature and landscape parc Pfyn-Finges
The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, with its pristine natural and cultural landscapes and unique cultural features, is a regional nature park of national importance. It stretches from Gampel to Sierre over an area of 327 km2. The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park is not only committed to the enhancement and preservation of natural and cultural values. Above all, it is also committed to developing the region in a way that is suitable for grandchildren. To this end, it provides impetus in various projects such as environmental education, traditional grazing on the rocky steppes, regional identity and the certification of local products.