Welcome to Brig-Simplon

WELCOME TO BRIG SIMPLON.

RHONEFESTIVAL

27Jul 24

RHONEFESTIVAL

31Jul 24

The traditional Gliserplausch takes place every 31 July with musical entertainment on the Glis village square.

01Aug 24

Celebrate the Swiss National Day with a festive 1 August brunch

01Aug 24

02Aug 24

29Aug 24

Offener Tanzabend

Activities and offers

The Brig-Simplon region offers plenty of exciting and authentic experiences. Are you ready to discover your next adventure here?

from15CHF

Let former fortress guards, militia officers and soldiers of the Swiss Army let you in on the secret of the Simplon fortress in Naters;

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Immerse yourself in the exciting world of the Swiss Guard and learn more about the past and present of the Pope's personal guard.

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Multi-day hike on the Alpine Pass Trail between Brig, Rosswald and Simplon.

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The radiators have developed their own craft. The Swiss Radiant Museum is dedicated to this ancient craft in the Swiss mountains.

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Discover Brig: a city tour full of exciting stories

from799CHF

Hike on the Stockalper Trail in 6 stages over the Simplon.

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Discover the sights of Brig-Glis and Naters during a round trip on the Little Simplon Express.

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The Ecomuseum - Alter Gasthof on the village square in Simplon Dorf shows interesting topics about the living space on the Simplon Pass in a permanent exhibition and in temporary exhibitions.

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Join the official guided tour of Stockalper Castle and find out more about the building and its history.

from529CHF

Cross two passes and a national border in four daily stages covering 3,500 metres in altitude.

Walks in summer

Die Wanderung zum Staldhorn mit dem markanten Gipfelkreuz als Ziel, startet auf dem Simplonpass.

medium 7,8 km 2,8 h

Die Suone "Visperi", die Wasser aus dem Nanztal führt, ist zum Teil in senkrechten Fels geschlagen. Schöne Ausblicke und Aussicht auf die gegenüberliegende Lötschberger Südrampe begleiten die gesamte Wanderung.

easy 8,2 km 2,8 h

Entlang des Baches Saltina führt dieser Weg nach Grindji und via Wickert wieder zurück nach Brig.

open easy 4,7 km 1,5 h

From the Valais village of Termen you hike over the lush meadows of the Brigerberg plateau along ancient shepherd paths to Mörel, where you will again have access to public transport.

closed medium 9,7 km 3,5 h

The Ganter valley path was restored together with the Stockalperweg - ViaStockalper. It leads you through history, present and flora in a sunny position.

medium 9,6 km 3,8 h

The circular hike on the Alpine Passes Trail and Stockalper Trail offers an unfamiliar view of the Simplon Pass.

medium 5,1 km 2,0 h

Over 850-year-old larch trees, old Maiensässe, rugged cliffs of the Chrummbach... all this and much more can be admired in a few metres from Simplon Dorf.

easy 6,4 km 2,0 h

The Stockalperweg (ViaStockalper), a mule track developed more than 300 years ago by Kaspar Stockalper, has been revived as a cultural hike for several years now.

open easy 9,0 km 3,0 h

Activities and offers

Walks in summer

Your summer in Brig-Simplon

Your winter in Brig-Simplon