Gemeinde Naters

Municipality

The municipality, with a population of over 10,800 (as of October 2025), is located in the heart of the Upper Valais.

Its sunny location in the heart of the Alps and its proximity to centers in Switzerland and abroad make Naters an attractive place to live and an ideal recreational area.

• Resident services

• Immigration control

• Housing market

Tax office/AHV branch office/registry office, 027 922 75 70

Financial administration, 027 922 75 67

Fees/Collection, 027 922 75 68

Building authority, 027 922 75 76

Driesten maintenance depot, 027 922 75 97

Municipal Police, Kirchstrasse 3, 027 922 75 77

Missione Center, 027 922 75 75

School administration, Weingartenstrasse 11A, 027 922 75 85

Primary school, Tummatta, 027 922 75 81

Ornavasso Primary School, 027 922 75 79

Library, Belalpstrasse 10, 027 922 75 94

Education

The public schools in Naters comprise the Naters-Mund-Birgisch primary school and the Naters secondary school.

Naters education website

Nature and environment

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and unspoiled nature, Naters is particularly committed to protecting the environment.

www.naters.ch/gemeinde/natur-und-umwelt/

Health and social affairs

Naters is committed to helping children, young people, families, and older people. Whether it's care, advice, or support, the municipality of Naters is there to help everyone in a wide variety of life situations.

• Social assistance

• Youth

• Adult assistance

• Family assistance

• Addiction and drugs

• Retirement and old age

• Disability and invalidity

• Integration

In terms of transport, Naters is directly connected via Lötschberg and Simplon to international connections in Valais, as well as to Italy near the border.