Goms District

Goms District is an administrative region in the upper Rhone valley containing twelve municipalities spread across the landscape. The area stretches through mountainous terrain with villages and smaller settlements distributed across valleys and hillsides.

The district took its current form in the early 2000s when several neighboring communities consolidated. These mergers reshaped the administrative boundaries of the valley region.

German is spoken throughout the valley and shapes how people interact in daily life. You hear it in the villages, shops, and local gatherings.

The region is thinly populated with villages spread across considerable distances. Visitors should plan extra time to explore as some settlements are quite remote and scattered.

The region has its own coat of arms featuring crossed symbols with a special color pattern. This emblem appears on local documents and buildings throughout the valley.

Location: Valais

Capital city: Münster-Geschinen

Elevation above the sea: 1,407 m

Shares border with: Östlich Raron District, Brig District, Westlich Raron District

GPS coordinates: 46.45000,8.30000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45