Oberwald is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in Goms District in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.It is situated at an elevation of 1377 m and has a population of 277 (December 2007). It is located at the end of the Goms, directly before the Furka and Grimsel passes, underneath the Rhône River source at the Rhône Glacier.It is also the startpoint of the Furka Tunnel.In the winter season, it is a very pleasant small scale skiing resort. During summertime, it is a place to walk.