Castle of Stockalper
The Stockalper Castle was built between 1658 and 1678 by Kaspar Stockalper vom Thurm (1609-1691) as a merchant’s residence. Although the palace was never completed during the lifetime of the great politician and entrepreneur, the three-towered monument is today considered a landmark of the german-speaking Valais region and the most powerful secular Baroque building on the territory of present-day Switzerland.
The magnificent building with its extensive historic gardens is actively used and visited. The castle property not only houses the administration of the municipality of Brig-Glis and the district court, but also offers space for various tourist and cultural facilities and events.
Guests who book a ViaStockalper hiking package can take part in an official guided tour of the Stockalper Castle.
Guided tours of the castle
Several guided tours take place daily during the summer months.
Location and arrival
The Stockalper Castle is located in the Burgschaft in Brig. It is easily accessible by public transport. If you prefer to travel in your own vehicle, you can park it in the “Altstadt” multi-storey car park.
