Guided tour of the Stockalper Castle

Learn more about the 17th-century Baroque Stockalper Castle on a 1-hour guided tour.
You’ll visit the arcaded courtyard, the Hall of the Three Kings, the castle chapel, the courtroom, the citizens’ hall, and the knights’ hall. The interior of the castle can only be explored on a guided tour. The inner courtyard and garden are open to the public.

Guided Tours in Summer (May 1 – October 31, 2026)
Tuesday–Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.*
*The 4:30 p.m. tour is available only from June through September
Guided Tours in Winter (November 3, 2026 – April 30, 2027)
Tuesday–Sunday: 2:00 p.m.
No tours March 26–28, 2027

Summer meeting point: In the “Passage Simplon” exhibition on the ground floor of Stockalper Castle. Access via the inner courtyard and the stone staircase. Please arrive at “Passage Simplon” 5 to 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Winter meeting point: In the inner courtyard of Stockalper Castle (please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins). Between January and April, on Thursdays, the meeting point is at the “Passage Simplon” exhibition on the ground floor of Stockalper Castle. Access is via the main entrance on Alte Simplonstrasse.

Summer Tickets: Tickets are available at “Passage Simplon.”
Winter Tickets: Pleasepurchase in advance online or at the Brig Tourist Office if possible. Alternatively, you can pay the guide directly in cash or via TWINT (credit card payments not accepted).

Language: Guided tour in German (booklets in FR/IT/EN available for a fee at the ticket counter or from the guide; private guided tours for groups available upon request).
Accessibility: Only partially wheelchair accessible
Note: Dogs are not permitted in Stockalper Castle. / Since the castle is a vibrant hub for culture and community, there may be occasional instances where certain rooms are inaccessible due to events or activities.