Brig: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

From the centre of the Brig district, the named terrain points Folluhorn, approximately 6.0 km to the northeast as the crow flies, Punta d’Aurona and Furggubäumhorn, each approximately 7.2 km to the east, and Grosse Huwetz, approximately 7.5 km to the northeast, are located at the stated distances. Gmeinalp is a named terrain point associated with ruins, approximately 19.3 km to the south; the Parrocchia Ss. Gervasio E Protasio, associated with a church, lies approximately 28.1 km to the southeast. The connection to named mountain points such as Folluhorn provides a specific reference point for travellers who want to place such landscape features in the context of Brig.

Rent a Holiday Apartment in Brig

The Brig district covers 434.20 square kilometres and ranges from 649 to 4,193 metres above sea level.

Culture and History

In the Brig Simplon tourism region, hikes and excursions are associated with the Simplon Pass and Brig’s Baroque palace.

Brig’s Baroque Stockalper Palace is considered a landmark of the town and is associated with the wealth generated through Alpine trade.

The Stockalper Trail follows the historic route taken by merchant Kaspar Stockalper over the Simplon Pass and combines history with nature. The trail suits travellers interested in combining historic routes and nature.

Getting There

Brig is a railway hub where an important north–south connection meets routes to western Switzerland, the Bernese Oberland, Uri and Graubünden.

Walking Routes

Around Brig, the Saltina and Massa gorges, as well as paths along historic irrigation channels, are among the options for walks.

Geographical Location

Brig is located in Upper Valais.

For orientation when planning your trip, you can compare the pages for Belalp, Birgisch, Brig, Eggerberg, Mund, Naters, Ried-Brig and Rosswald. In addition, Rothwald, Simplon, Simplon Hospice, Termen and Zwischbergen are available.

For the higher-level travel overview: Valais.