Service
Who pays visitor's tax, where can I hire the Simplon Bus and what documents are required for an international driving licence? You will find answers to these and other questions below.
Service
Important numbers
| Police | 117 |
|---|---|
| Fire brigade | 118 |
| Ambulance | 144 |
Rega (helicopter missions): 1414
Poisoning emergencies: 145
Emergency medical service: +41 900 144 033
Roadside assistance: 140
Road conditions, mountain passes, tunnels: 163
International driving licence
The international driving licence is a ‘translation’ of the national licence and is therefore only valid together with it. You must therefore always be able to produce both.
Before starting your journey, find out whether an international driving licence is mandatory at your destination or whether the car rental company may require an international driving licence. You can find an overview of the countries here.
The Brig tourist office issues international driving licences for all national driving licences issued in the canton of Valais (point 4c. on the front of the VS-CH driving licence).
Holders of a driving licence issued outside the canton can obtain an international driving licence if their main place of residence is in the canton of Valais. (A certificate of residence must be presented.)
Persons with a secondary residence in the canton of Valais must contact their canton of residence in order to obtain an international driving licence.
The international driving licence is issued for a period of up to 3 years (provided that the national driving licence is valid during this period). The fee is CHF 40
You have the option of having your international driving licence issued at our office.
Please note our opening hours.In summer, you can also drop by on Saturdays by appointment.
We need
- Original driving licence in credit card format (no copy)
- a passport photo
- CHF 40.- per driving licence
You do not need to appear in person as long as you have your original driving licence.
You can also order the international driving licence by post. Please send us the following documents:
- Original driving licence in credit card format (no copy)
- Passport photo
- CHF 40.- per driving licence
- Franked reply envelope (preferably registered) with your address
The international driving licence will be issued and sent to you within three working days. No liability is assumed for the dispatch. We therefore recommend that you send the documents by registered post to the following address.
Brig Simplon Tourismus
Bahnhofstrasse 2
3900 Brig
Tourist tax
The visitor's tax is levied on guests staying overnight in the Brig Simplon Tourismus AG catchment area. Upon payment of the visitor's tax, guests receive a guest card from the landlord.
Sales items
Souvenirs
At the tourist office of Brig-Simplon Tourism, you will find souvenirs and products made by local artisans.
Simplon Bus
Helping you get around on the most beautiful Alpine pass
The Simplon Bus can be hired by members of the Simplon Tourism Association.
If you’re not yet a member, feel free to sign up now
With the association bus, Simplon Tourism has responded to the need for greater flexibility when doing activities in the mountains. Hotels and other businesses can drive guests to the starting points for hikes and ski tours, or pick them up afterwards.