Community

The community of over 10,800 (as of October 2025) inhabitants is geographically located in the heart of Upper Valais. 

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

• Resident services

• Resident control

• Housing market

Tax office/AHV branch/register holder, 027 922 75 70

Finance administration, 027 922 75 67

Fees/collection, 027 922 75 68

Bauamt, 027 922 75 76

Werkhof Driesten, 027 922 75 97

Communal police, Kirchstrasse 3, 027 922 75 77

Zentrum Missione, 027 922 75 75 75

Schools Directorate, Weingartenstrasse 11A, 027 922 75 85

Primary school, Tummatta, 027 922 75 81

Primary school, Ornavasso, 027 922 75 79

Library, Belalpstrasse 10, 027 922 75 94

Education

The public schools of Naters include the primary school of Naters-Mund-Birgisch and the orientation school Naters.

The Naters education website

 Nature and the environment

Surrounded by a stunning landscape and unspoilt nature, Naters is particularly concerned about the environment.

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

Health and social affairs

Naters is committed to children, young people and families as well as the elderly. Whether care, advice or support: the municipality of Naters is there to help everyone in a wide variety of life situations.

• Social welfare

• Adult help

• Adult help

• family-help

• Addiction and drugs

• Retirement and old age

• Disability and invalidity

• Integration

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