The best city hikes and walks around Brig

The original Martinskirche cannot be precisely dated, but old records document renovations as early as the 13th century; it is presumed that the wealthy priest Mathias Belwalder significantly advanced the construction of a new church in the 17th century and financed a considerable part of it. Even today, a stone in the wall commemorates his work.

A train station in the middle of Switzerland.

Some beautiful granaries in the village

Incredibly well preserved and so beautiful

Unfortunately, it is still not known how the historic Stockalper Garden was designed in the 17th century. However, its basic structures, which Kaspar Stockalper von Thurm added to the formerly much larger garden landscape (some 10,000 m2), can be precisely described in the historical sources. The garden is divided into two elements: the parterre with pleasure garden (Viridarium) equipped with water elements and squares, and the park with orchard (Pomarium) planted with Pro Specie Rara varieties. With the exciting tree planting, the project spatially ties the different sub-areas together. The meadow embankment is kept free of trees, creating a beautiful transition to the vineyard slope and an exciting line of sight to the castle. Above the cellar vaults, the rose garden provides a small-scale counterpoint to the wide areas. Source: https://www.myswitzerland.com/de-de/erlebnisse/parkgarten-stockalpergarten/

The model railway systems at the Hotel Good Night Inn take up the same space as the Simplon Hall. The room is air-conditioned. The air is filtered. This is because model railway systems do not tolerate temperature differences and little dust. System 1 is what was once the largest mobile railway system. With the perfectly designed Lötschberg mountain route after the expansion of the double track. System 2 connects Zermatt with St. Moritz with the Landwasser viaduct. On loan from the Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway and the Rhaetian Railway. System 3 was designed by Willy Rutz, who unfortunately died too early. This is what the Furka Railway was like before the opening of the Furka Base Tunnel. All three systems have been extensively digitized. Day and night light alternate every seven minutes. Source and information: https://www.brig-simplon.ch/erlebnisse-buchen/erlebnisse/SAA/935d91af-468e-4403-9815-5b9a7388ee4a/modelleisenbahnen----loetschberg-und-furka?useDetailSearch=false

The Saltina has repeatedly flooded Brig, most recently on September 24, 1993. The debris that the Saltina had carried piled up to three meters high in the city center of Brig. Large parts of Glis and the industrial district in Gamsen were also under water. The disaster cost two people their lives. The damage amounted to half a billion francs. The disaster was triggered by heavy rainfall, which caused the water level to rise sharply. The debris and driftwood carried along with it accumulated at the Saltina bridge and the Saltina overflowed its banks. 250,000 m³ of mud, sand and debris were cleared away from the city of Brig. After the disaster, a hydraulic lifting bridge was built that is automatically raised in the event of flooding. All other bridges were also made dismantled or covered with boards. Further down the valley, two debris chambers were built and the embankments were also raised. The new protection system was put to the test in October 2000. The Saltina reached 30 percent higher discharge values than in 1993. The measures proved successful, as there was only minor damage. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltina

As an important hub in the Swiss and international rail network, Brig station connects important routes such as the Simplon line to Italy and the Matterhorn-Gotthard railway. With modern facilities, extensive service offerings and optimal transfer options, Brig station offers a comfortable and pleasant travel experience. Source and further information at https://www.brig-simplon.ch/poi/bahnhof-brig