Stockalper Palace, Brig
Stockalperschloss
A 17th-century Baroque palace built by a wealthy trader on the Simplon trade route. Its three onion-domed towers are a landmark of Brig.
Built between 1658 and 1678 by Kaspar Stockalper, a merchant who controlled salt and goods trade over the Simplon Pass, this is one of the largest private Baroque palaces in Switzerland. Its most distinctive features are the three gilded onion-domed towers, named after the Three Kings, and the arcaded courtyard. The courtyard is free to enter, and guided tours inside explain the history of the Simplon trade route. The old town nearby has Sebastiansplatz and cafés, making it a good place to explore between train connections.
Opening hours
Courtyard open all day; tours about May–Oct (except Mon)
Nearby sights
- Massa Gorge & Gibidum Reservoir
- Belalp
- Thermalbad Brigerbad
- Villa Cassel / Pro Natura Centre Aletsch
- Simplon Pass & Hospice
- Riederalp
- Aletsch Suspension Bridge (Riederalp–Belalp)
- Aletsch Forest