Brig-Glis, Protected heritage municipality in Valais, Switzerland
Brig-Glis is a municipality in Valais positioned at the foot of Simplon Pass at 691 meters elevation and serves as a major transportation junction. The town connects Swiss and international rail networks and features a car-free center with shops and dining options.
Construction of Stockalper Palace between 1651 and 1671 transformed the area into a significant trade center along alpine commercial routes. This palace reflects the economic power that goods flowing across the mountains brought to the region.
The German-speaking community shows a natural openness toward Italian influences through local dining and shops that reflect cross-border connections. You can feel this proximity to the south in daily life as people move freely between the two sides of the mountains.
Visitors enjoy direct train connections to Milan, Paris, and German cities that make arrival and onward travel straightforward. The car-free center with its shops and restaurants is easy to navigate on foot and inviting for a stroll.
The municipality received the Alpine Town of the Year award in 2008 for advances in sustainable mountain development and environmental protection. This commitment remains visible today in a thoughtful approach to preserving the alpine setting.
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