Brig-Glis: Stockalperschloss - Brig Tourismus
Brig-Glis combines the compact character of a Valais town with the scale of a major Alpine crossing in a way that reflects its position in the upper Rhône valley. Its defining monument is the Stockalper Palace, built in the 17th century for the merchant Kaspar Stockalper. The three onion-domed towers and arcaded courtyard recall the wealth created by Stockalper’s trade over the Simplon Pass, the historic route towards Italy. Brig developed at the meeting of routes through the Rhône valley and over the Simplon; today it remains an important rail and road centre. Vineyards and steep mountain slopes rise close to the town, while the old centre preserves a distinctly Baroque silhouette.
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Brig-Glis has served as an Alpine trading centre in Valais since the 17th century. Set in the upper Rhône valley, it stands on the northern approach to the Simplon Pass, one of Switzerland’s principal historic routes into Italy. The three-towered Stockalper Palace, commissioned by the merchant Kaspar Jodok Stockalper, reflects the wealth generated by transalpine trade. Brig is also an important rail junction, with trains using the Simplon Tunnel toward Domodossola and Italy. Vineyards on the valley slopes give way to high Alpine terrain around the town. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Brig-Glis and Valais.
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Valais combines high-alpine terrain with vineyard-lined valley life in a way that reflects its position between the Rhône Valley and the Pennine Alps. These coordinates lie in the Val d’Anniviers, a side valley where the Navizence flows north towards the Rhône and long-settled communities occupy slopes beneath high peaks. Across the canton, mountain pastures, glaciers and celebrated summits shape daily life as much as the broad, productive valley floor. Valais is also Switzerland’s leading wine-producing canton, and its historic bisses—open irrigation channels—show how generations adapted dry sunny slopes for cultivation. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Valais.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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