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title: "Federal Councillor Josef Escher House Simplon village"
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description: "Born in Simplon Dorf, Josef Escher was a Swiss politician. As a Federal Councillor (1950-1954), Escher headed the Post and Railway Department and was also Vice President of the Federal Council in 1954.The Josef Escher House in Simplon-Dorf still commemorates the politician who died in 1954.Guided tours: Guided tour of Simplon village"
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Federal Councillor Josef Escher House Simplon village
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- Historical site

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The Josef Escher House in Simplon-Dorf still commemorates the politician who died in 1954.

 Born in Simplon Dorf, Josef Escher was a Swiss politician. As a Federal Councillor (1950-1954), Escher headed the Post and Railway Department and was also Vice President of the Federal Council in 1954.
The Josef Escher House in Simplon-Dorf still commemorates the politician who died in 1954.

**Guided tours:** 

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General information

- Parking available
- Bus stop available

Directions & Parking facilities

Public transport: The bus stop "Simplon Dorf, Post" is in the immediate vicinity. From Brig train station you can reach the Josef Escher House within 55 minutes.

Directions: In Simplon Dorf there are various parking facilities along the road. From there you can reach the Josef Escher House in around 5 minutes on foot.

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Contact

3907 Simplon