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Welcome to Brig

The town of Brig is located in the sunny Valais at the foot of the Simplon Pass. At the junction of international transport routes, Brig is the ideal starting point for excursions. Hiking areas on the Lötschberg, Simplon Pass and in the Aletsch region, nearby ski resorts and thermal spas make the town an attractive holiday destination.

Stroll through the car-free town, shop ‘til you drop and enjoy the laid-back ambience. Or while away the time on an enlightening guided tour of Stockalper Palace. You can find out what else there is to experience in and around Brig below.

Accommodation Restaurants Shopping Events Attractions Hiking Alpine town

Accommodation

Our online shop is the place to look for hotel rooms, campsites, holiday rentals and more in Brig, which you can book or enquire about directly. 

    Restaurants

    The home of the cordon bleu, Brig offers culinary delights ranging from Valais specialities to international cuisine. There’s a distinct Italian influence on the ambience and food found here thanks to the town’s proximity to Italy. Fancy a tasty pizza, a

    Migros Restaurant & Take Away
    other
    Restaurant
    Kantonsstrasse 58, 3902 Glis
    Restaurant Augenblick
    good bourgeois, other
    Restaurant
    Bahnhofstrasse 2, 3900 Brig
    Restaurant Buffet
    italian, regional
    Restaurant
    Bahnhofplatz 1, 3900 Brig
    Restaurant Commerce
    italian, other
    Restaurant
    Sebastiansplatz 2, 3900 Brig
    © Simone Zanni
    Restaurant Couronne
    good bourgeois, international, regional, italian
    Restaurant
    Bahnhofstrasse 14, 3900 Brig
    Restaurant De La Place
    regional, international
    Restaurant
    Alte Simplonstrasse 29, 3900 Brig
    Restaurant Cheminots | Brig
    CC-BY-ND Hotel Ambassador / Thomas Andenmatten
    Restaurant des Cheminots
    gourmet, French, regional, vegetarian, gluten-free, other
    Restaurant
    Saflischstrasse 3, 3900 Brig
    Restaurant Du Pont
    Restaurant Du Pont
    good bourgeois, regional
    Restaurant
    Marktplatz 1, 3900 Brig
    Restaurant Glishorn
    good bourgeois, regional, italian
    Restaurant
    Dorfplatz 25, 3902 Glis
    © Stockalperhof
    Restaurant La Terrazza
    italian, other
    Restaurant
    Alte Simplonstrasse 6, 3900 Brig
    Restaurant Matza
    italian, good bourgeois, regional
    Restaurant
    Alte Simplonstrasse 18, 3900 Brig
    Restaurant Müller
    italian, regional
    Restaurant
    Saltinaplatz 1, 3902 Glis

    Shopping

    Take a break and enjoy a hint of the Mediterranean at a street café in the car-free town centre. Life is vibrant in Brig, the shopping metropolis of the German-speaking Valais. As you shop your way from the station up to Stockalper Palace, you will discover the town’s economic and cultural diversity.

    to the shops

    Events

    Exhibitions, concerts, markets and much more await in this friendly little town.

    • Christmas market15.11.2025
      10:00
      Market
      Parish Centre Brig, Alte Simplonstrasse 13, 3900 Brig
    • 35th anniversary of Chruitfrässär15.11.2025
      14:00
      Party
      3907 Simplon
    • Jubiläumsfeier 30 Jahre Schweizer Erzählnacht15.11.2025
      15:00
      Reading
      Oberwalliser Mittelschule St. Ursula Brig, Alte Simplonstrasse 42, 3900 Brig
    • Carte Blanche15.11.2025
      18:00
      Exhibition
      Bistro, ZeughausKultur Brig, Gliserallee 91, 3902 Glis
    • © amanda nikolic photography
      «jetz singe mer eis - LIVE»15.11.2025
      19:00
      concert
      Grosser Saal, ZeughausKultur Brig, Gliserallee 91, 3902 Glis
    • Requiem in c-moll, op. 2315.11.2025
      20:00
      concert
      Kollegiumskirche, Kollegiumsplatz 9, 3900 Brig
    • Duo Dua - Jungsegler Gewinnerinnen 202515.11.2025
      20:30
      Culture
      Kellertheater Brig, Alte Simplonstrasse 28, 3900 Brig
    • © Foto: Roberto Zumstein
      Decay15.11.2025
      All day
      Exhibition
      KunstTank - Restaurant Fletschhorn, Alte Simplonstrasse 2, 3907 Gabi
    • Briefmarken Börse16.11.2025
      09:30
      Fair
      Malteserkreuz, Dorfplatz 20, 3902 Glis
    • Christmas market16.11.2025
      10:00
      Market
      Parish Centre Brig, Alte Simplonstrasse 13, 3900 Brig
    • Professor Bummbastic and the supercomputer16.11.2025
      14:00
      mental exercise
      Simplonhalle, Rhonesandstrasse 18A, 3900 Brig
    • Carte Blanche16.11.2025
      18:00
      Exhibition
      Bistro, ZeughausKultur Brig, Gliserallee 91, 3902 Glis

    Attractions

    On the ‘Sights of Brig’ town tour, you will visit the most interesting and historical places in the old town. You can find even more interesting attractions in the region on this list.

    • Aussenaufnahme des PerrighausesExterior view of the Perrig HouseVue extérieure de la maison Perrig
      © Jessica Huter, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
      House Perrig
      Monument
      Sebastiansplatz, 3900 Brig
    • Bild des Goudron DenkmalsPicture of the Goudron monumentPhoto du monument Goudron
      © Jessica Huter, Jessica Huter
      Goudron Monument
      Monument
      Neue Simplonstrasse, 3900 Brig
    • © Jessica Huter, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
      Chavez Fountain
      Monument
      Sebastiansplatz, 3900 Brig
    • Simplonhalle
      Congress Centre
      Rhonesandstrasse 18A, 3900 Brig
    • Innenansicht AntoniuskapelleInterior view of St. Anthony's ChapelVue intérieure de la chapelle Saint-Antoine
      © Jessica Huter, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
      Chapel of St. Anthony (Hermitage)
      Chapel
      Alte Simplonstrasse 36, 3900 Brig
    • Bild des StockalperschlossesPicture of Stockalper CastleImage du château de Stockalper
      Stockalper Palace
      castle
      Alte Simplonstrasse 28, 3900 Brig
    • Brunnen auf dem GeissplatzjiFountain on GeissplatzjiFontaine sur la place Geissplatzji
      © Jessica Huter, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
      Goat Square ("Geissplatzji")
      Monument
      3900 Brig
    • ZAP* Brig
      Bookshop
      Furkastrasse 3, 3900 Brig

    Hiking

    Brig is the ideal starting point for hiking adventures in the Valais. If you’re looking for a hike with panoramic views, Rosswald is for you. If you prefer a leisurely Sunday stroll, you’ll love the Stockalperweg trail from the Simplon Pass to the village

    • © Brig Simplon
      Rosswald: Saflischwald circular route
      3.58 km
      228 m
      1:30 h
      228 m
      Hike · medium
      3913 Rosswald
    • © Brig Simplon
      ViaStockalper - Stockalperweg (Brig - Simplonpass)
      12.31 km
      220 m
      5:30 h
      1,606 m
      Hike · difficult
      3900 Brig
    • © Brig Simplon
      City tour of Brig-Glis
      4.43 km
      38 m
      2:00 h
      38 m
      City walk · easy
      3900 Brig
    • © Brig Simplon
      Alpine Town Route
      5.21 km
      150 m
      2:00 h
      150 m
      Hike · easy
      3900 Brig
    • © Brig Simplon
      Grindji walk
      4.68 km
      200 m
      1:30 h
      200 m
      Walk · easy
      3900 Brig

    Alpine town
     

    Brig-Glis was awarded the title of ‘Alpine Town of the Year’ by an international jury in 2008. Every year, this award goes to a town that is particularly committed to implementing the Alpine Convention (treaty for the better protection and sustainable development of the Alpine region).

    Brig-Glis received the award in particular for its cooperation and sustainability efforts, through which it aims to offer the population a high quality of life and make the region highly attractive to visitors.