--- title: About us url: "https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/en/about-us/" date: 2026-11-13 modified: 2026-11-13 --- # About us 1. [Home](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/en/) 2. About us About us ======== #### Erschmatt Rye Experience Association --- The Erschmatt Rye Experience Association is a non-profit association based in Erschmatt. We work to preserve the cultural landscape and biodiversity around Erschmatt. We organize events and guided tours. [ ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/b/c/csm_Erlebniswelt_Erschmatt_Programm_2026_D_ba7535596c.png "Erlebniswelt_Erschmatt_Programm_2026") ### The year’s program 2026 ](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Angebotsuebersicht_Erschmatt/2026/Erlebniswelt_Erschmatt_Programm_2026_D.pdf) [ ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/3/9/csm_Erlebniswelt_Erschmatt_Programme_2027_DE_b0611ebb85.png "Erlebniswelt_Erschmatt_Programme_2027_DE") ### The year’s program 2027 ](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Angebotsuebersicht_Erschmatt/2027/Erlebniswelt_Erschmatt_Programme_2027_DE.pdf) --- Areas of Activity =================== Since its foundation in 2003, the non-profit association Erlebniswelt Roggen has been committed to the preservation, enhancement and further development of the natural and cultural heritage related to rye. It promotes efforts and projects for the preservation of the cultural landscape and biological diversity. In addition, the association is committed to promoting a diverse cultural life in and around Erschmatt through public events (thematic village tours, etc.). ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/3/8/csm_IMG_9610_138bfc3194.jpg) #### Conveying experiences and knowledge Raising awareness of the natural and cultural heritage related to rye means enabling encounters and experiences of biological diversity and creating access to the way of life of present and previous generations. [Learn more about our deals](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/en/deals/) ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/a/6/csm_awadof_1a_f4e231ee5e.jpg) #### Promoting biodiversity The biodiversity in the Valais mountains has developed over the centuries through traditional farming. Since the middle of the 20th century, the habitat cultivated for plants and their accompanying flora in the Valais has changed fundamentally. Preserving the diversity of old varieties is important as a reservoir for future new varieties. It is our mission to maintain and promote them. [Learn more about the Botanic Reserve](https://www.erschmatt.ch/en/botanic-reserve/) ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/8/d/csm_IMG_9903_c4fdb79611.jpg) #### Preserving and documenting cultural heritage The barns and granaries, the village ovens, old mills, stables and barns are visible witnesses of an earlier period of self-sufficiency. Today's generation of grandparents still have the skills, equipment and knowledge for the production of these foods from their personal experience. In order for this cultural heritage not to be forgotten, it must be documented and further developed. [Learn more about Erschmatt's cultural heritage](https://www.erschmatt.ch/en/rye/) ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/0/2/csm_20201004_160014_6808b32ada.jpg) #### Valuing Zälg's cultural landscape The arable terraces in the Zälg of Erschmatt define the east of the village. They have lost their original importance as a granary for the village's population. In order to control the bush and forest growth while re-establishing its biological diversity, the former terraces must be maintained through management that is close to nature. In this way, they will retain their value for future generations. [Learn more about the Zälg terraced landscape](https://www.erschmatt.ch/en/discover/sights/zaelg-terrace-landscape/) --- Team ====== ![[Translate to English:] Roni Vonmoos, Nadia Löffel, David Da Pieve, Damien Tschopp, Laura Kuonen, Edmund Steiner, Thomas Kreienbühl-Rovina (von links nach rechts)](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/SJ5PIaWHMcawONDLbL_mIAhNzhomBqTb2DDi6vd7DFM/q:85/w:552/h:368/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX1RlYW1fNmVhNjJiMGZkMA:t/cb:5906aa66601afb2163bed82f7f8428f6d3caa3db/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9UZWFtLmpwZw "Team Erlebniswelt Roggen Erschmatt") Roni Vonmoos, Nadia Löffel, David Da Pieve, Damien Tschopp, Laura Kuonen, Edmund Steiner, Thomas Kreienbühl-Rovina (left to right) The Erlebniswelt Roggen Erschmatt association consists of a board of five people, a managing director, five employees and one person performing community service. Click on the respective photos to find out more about each person. [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/uEUMoSRvorvVUYjSS-9-CeeCU2MOnwXaAcBxZ7PMGgU/q:85/c:1960:4000:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:245/h:500/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0VkbXVuZF9TdGVpbmVyXzFjMDBlZWUxYmE:t/cb:cf4161c7b3c6d584453908717dea241572b50a8f/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9FZG11bmRfU3RlaW5lci5qcGc) ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/mG_S-_ZjrLukF4SY0w4INkNV1ng2eTigIRc1i9xWtLU/q:85/w:1920/h:2880/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0VkbXVuZF9TdGVpbmVyXzUzMDFlZGY2MGE:t/cb:cf4161c7b3c6d584453908717dea241572b50a8f/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9FZG11bmRfU3RlaW5lci5qcGc "Edmund Steiner, president of the association") [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/4iNrf94FzLxPHgnjeng1xV5q7o_UTjQ3GGLMtUL39GY/q:85/c:1960:4000:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:245/h:500/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX1JvbmlfVm9ubW9vc180Yjk3MjJlYzBi:t/cb:cefde9b221089e4cbfeaac72b7b25575aaf590d1/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9Sb25pX1Zvbm1vb3MuanBn) ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/Mn7kqTPIcTcIz-XtpUrEqETWtg4uY7PtsAjgEl9wsAk/q:85/w:1920/h:2880/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX1JvbmlfVm9ubW9vc19jNzI5NGRmYzE0:t/cb:cefde9b221089e4cbfeaac72b7b25575aaf590d1/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9Sb25pX1Zvbm1vb3MuanBn "Roni Vonmoos, variety garden expert and board member") [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/ioWSVWf4fPpfXmfOHl0l88MIqD031yPtLhmiab6vsC4/q:85/c:1960:4000:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:245/h:500/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0RhbWllbl9Uc2Nob3BwX2IxMDQ3YzI3NTg:t/cb:52e039088d5d483684e859561970a59435478b5e/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9EYW1pZW5fVHNjaG9wcC5qcGc) ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/gquRBZXYLkFFYcaUxxBsVrfoJEDeZMDzT0sKmquy1R0/q:85/w:1920/h:2880/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0RhbWllbl9Uc2Nob3BwXzYzM2E5ZWQyZWE:t/cb:52e039088d5d483684e859561970a59435478b5e/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9EYW1pZW5fVHNjaG9wcC5qcGc "Damien Tschopp, board member") [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/yZXVHNHH84nLk1BUQ9UchvWxq6HwQxWElS2xurRQBSQ/q:85/c:1960:4000:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:245/h:500/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX1Rob21hc19LcmVpZW5idWVobF84YmQ3MDc0MGU5:t/cb:d43f83914021c01ab053fbf66aeaa72a0e92dc60/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9UaG9tYXNfS3JlaWVuYnVlaGwuanBn) ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/EmOantjuSOpjYaxnGcE_7_klaUUOT7Mx5j1mYQGZWMM/q:85/w:1920/h:2880/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX1Rob21hc19LcmVpZW5idWVobF9iNmZiYmJhN2Ex:t/cb:d43f83914021c01ab053fbf66aeaa72a0e92dc60/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9UaG9tYXNfS3JlaWVuYnVlaGwuanBn "Thomas Kreienbühl - Rovina, board member") [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/hS4ap92u8gCJETd3E-cbg1RdaMSiDk-RRC925rlXPoY/q:85/c:1960:4000:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:245/h:500/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0xhdXJhX0t1b25lbl82NzU3NTQwNDQz:t/cb:2986dafeff9dcf0dc84c03426893818509bc2d72/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9MYXVyYV9LdW9uZW4uanBn) ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/yG5z0UdK3XKDZ2mLMxpxBdl2k0TQYQsuXsWJo1-ddlY/q:85/w:1920/h:2880/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0xhdXJhX0t1b25lbl9lN2NjOTAwMzFk:t/cb:2986dafeff9dcf0dc84c03426893818509bc2d72/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9MYXVyYV9LdW9uZW4uanBn "Laura Kuonen, managing director") [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/GwPYEsMiKgmisdHHM6sHp57i2goRM8wQpyX-Mf8uGKo/q:85/c:1960:4000:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:245/h:500/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX05hZGlhX0xvZWZmZWxfZWJhODAxNDNhMg:t/cb:c3f1a312c84abe8cde50d928f271cb2bfb47bf13/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9OYWRpYV9Mb2VmZmVsLmpwZw "NadiaLoeffelPortrait") ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/Zs7GRX4yguYCBMa7DJAXfyzekPkP61RMbbyxFlyjAFc/q:85/w:1920/h:2880/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX05hZGlhX0xvZWZmZWxfOTcwMTY4ZjM3NA:t/cb:c3f1a312c84abe8cde50d928f271cb2bfb47bf13/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9OYWRpYV9Mb2VmZmVsLmpwZw "Nadia Löffel, employee") [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/iejswdc04aFobPOe6pUBvTwz3FAQEd5aLbu2bJrPBSE/q:85/c:1960:4000:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:245/h:500/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0RhdmlkX2RhX1BpZXZlX2E0YWJmMzliNzM:t/cb:e8984f71c7a51223e7cabdf049dfca2f6021be78/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9EYXZpZF9kYV9QaWV2ZS5qcGc) ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/IohxW2SqYu6-HnpZrbHtOsfCoCabA6m02_bPEDFCwYw/q:85/w:1920/h:2880/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0RhdmlkX2RhX1BpZXZlX2YzOTc3NTA5OWU:t/cb:e8984f71c7a51223e7cabdf049dfca2f6021be78/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9EYXZpZF9kYV9QaWV2ZS5qcGc "David Da Pieve, staff") [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/SmZw3wgbYgzGGoBCm1agu2axILYo-EPhbr9WxlCqUG4/q:85/c:2450:5000:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:245/h:500/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0Fpa2FfNjBmMmE4ZTIxZQ:t/cb:d10c2dfe3f18fce83d9d09332d3dd6968cd14b9e/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9BaWthLkpQRw "2025_ERE_Aika") ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/YvGlv2IcB9gAd6RhFcbv-kVijAHy6PbosR87s4CsfgM/q:85/w:1920/h:2880/fn:Y3NtXzIwMjVfRVJFX0Fpa2FfNDI3MDUxMzAyYg:t/cb:d10c2dfe3f18fce83d9d09332d3dd6968cd14b9e/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS8yMDI1X0VSRV9BaWthLkpQRw "Aika, office dog") [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/5oN5P04i5TfzIIGNHHeUi-Sm2rnjQeWAFFC7W0gPfIw/q:85/c:2701:2701:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:500/h:500/fn:Y3NtX0xSLW9jdG9icmUyNl9lZWM2MzJkM2E3:t/cb:a639369baa051c8b898ba8bba9f75d70706d8e63/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS9MUi1vY3RvYnJlMjYuanBn) ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/hYX2zD7dNLCy73cvG_dC1G8lEkvgQDAbmNTy99SBKgE/q:85/w:1920/h:1963/fn:Y3NtX0xSLW9jdG9icmUyNl83ZGE1ZmViOTYx:t/cb:a639369baa051c8b898ba8bba9f75d70706d8e63/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS9MUi1vY3RvYnJlMjYuanBn "Lucienne Roh, employee") [ ![](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/y_XA1G8uCjjYYnGvqmEpZRJ7O5NIQXPKT3V4vPCbRBk/q:85/c:1536:1536:fp:0.5:0.5/rt:force/rt:fill/w:500/h:500/fn:Y3NtX1BIT1RPLTIwMjYtMTAtMTgtMTYtNDQtMDVfNjkyMjA1NGViOQ:t/cb:1defdd43d09c2d2d6f14827ce675a991203d5926/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS9QSE9UTy0yMDI2LTEwLTE4LTE2LTQ0LTA1LmpwZw) ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/_assets/processed/PvP6qTcoivrFyXrDTE3aq5uWloZBakC_W1rCR3UOYe0/q:85/w:1536/h:2048/fn:Y3NtX1BIT1RPLTIwMjYtMTAtMTgtMTYtNDQtMDVfMmMxMDM3MzhlZA:t/cb:1defdd43d09c2d2d6f14827ce675a991203d5926/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvVWViZXJfdW5zL1BvcnRyYWV0c19FUkVfVGVhbS9QSE9UTy0yMDI2LTEwLTE4LTE2LTQ0LTA1LmpwZw "Mathias Délèze, staff") © Raphael Wernli - RaW photography #### Committee of the association Edmund Steiner Roni Vonmoos-Schaub Thomas Kreienbühl-Rovina Damien Tschopp Andreas Steiner #### Contact Kreuzstrasse 15 3957 Erschmatt [027 932 15 19](tel:+41279321519) --- #### Annual Report - [Jahresbericht 2025](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Jahresberichte_Erlebniswelt_Roggen/2025_Jahresbericht_ERE_DE.pdf "Jahresbericht 2025 ERE deutsch") - [Jahresbericht 2024](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/RoggenErschmatt-jahresbericht2024.pdf) - [Jahresbericht 2023](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Jahresberichte_Erlebniswelt_Roggen/2023_JB2023_mailversion.pdf) - [Jahresbericht 2022](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Jahresberichte_Erlebniswelt_Roggen/2022_Jahresbericht2022ErlebnisweltRoggenErschmatt.pdf) - [Jahresbericht 2021](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Jahresberichte_Erlebniswelt_Roggen/2021_ErlebnisweltRoggenJahresBericht2021.pdf) - [Jahresbericht 2020](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Jahresberichte_Erlebniswelt_Roggen/2020_Jahresbericht2020ErlebnisweltRoggenErschmatt-4.pdf) - [Jahresbericht 2019](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Jahresberichte_Erlebniswelt_Roggen/2019_Jahresbericht2019ErlebnisweltRoggenErschmatt.pdf) - [Jahresbericht 2018](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Jahresberichte_Erlebniswelt_Roggen/2018_Jahresbericht2018ErlebnisweltRoggenErschmatt-3.pdf) - [Jahresbericht 2017](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Dokumente/Jahresberichte_Erlebniswelt_Roggen/2017_Jahresbericht2017ErlebnisweltRoggenErschmatt.pdf) #### Association fundamentals - [Statutes of the association](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Bilder/Ueber_uns/ERE_Statuten_ab_2026.pdf) - [Organizational chart of the association](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Bilder/Ueber_uns/Struktur_Erlebniswelt_Roggen_Erschmatt-2022_V1.pdf) - [Flyer](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/Bilder/Ueber_uns/Verein/Flyer_ERE_SER_eng.pdf) Volunteer opportunities ----------------------- [ ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/c/5/csm_Logo_Erlebniswelt_Roggen_Erschmatt_-_16_zu_9_ff79ff9f08.jpg) ### Become a member Contact us and become a member of the Association Erlebniswelt Roggen Erschmatt Become a member ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/en/rye/erlebniswelt-erschmatt/#%7Bsoftref:e6fb4aae35a978811466fbe690029eb6%7D) [ ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/f/2/csm_spende_8d7f79ec47.png) ### Donate Support the Erlebniswelt Roggen Erschmatt association with a donation. Via Twint or with a payment slip. View donation details ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/en/spenden/) [ ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/1/6/csm_zivi_arbeit_fa5fb3ffcc.jpg) ### Do your civilian service here We offer civilian service placement as a substitute for military service. If you like to work in a garden, this is the right place for you. Persons interested can contact us at: Contact us ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/en/kontakt/) [ ![](https://www.roggen-seigle.ch/fileadmin/_processed_/3/9/csm_Feldarbeit_zusammen_701eae08e8.jpg) ### Volunteering If you want to get to know the Botanic Reserve project better, it is possible to help out here for a few days. Alternatively, we organize a holiday work week once a year in cooperation with the Stiftung Umwelteinsatz (Environmental Action Foundation). Contact us ](https://www.erschmatt.ch/en/kontakt/) --- Partners -------- A big thank you to our supporters (in no particular order): [Schweizer Bergheimat](http://schweizer-bergheimat.ch/) \| [Pro Natura](https://www.pronatura.ch/de) und [Pro Natura Wallis](https://www.pronatura-vs.ch/) \| [Stiftung Landschaftsschutz Schweiz](https://www.sl-fp.ch/) \| [Kanton Wallis (Dienststelle Naturschutz und Dienststelle für Kultur)](http://www.vs.ch/Navig/navig.asp?MenuID=16798&Language=de) \| [Bundesamt für Landwirtschaft ](http://www.blw.admin.ch/themen/01623/01627/index.html?lang=de)\| [loterie romande](http://www.entraide.ch/) \| [Fonds Landschaft Schweiz](http://www.fls-fps.ch/) \| [pro patria](http://www.propatria.ch/) \| [FiBL Romandie](https://www.fibl.org/de/standorte/schweiz/standorte-schweiz/departement-westschweiz) \| [Gemeinde Leuk](https://leuk.ch/de) \| [Leuk Tourismus](https://www.leuk.swiss/) \| [Regionaler Naturpark Pfyn Finges](https://www.pfyn-finges.ch/de) \| various foundations and private donors To display third-party HTML content, we need your consent. 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