Brig is the junction in the middle of the Swiss Alps thanks to the international traffic lines and point of departure for many excursions in the Upper Valais. There are good connections to resorts, like Belalp (16 km), Bettmer- and Riederalp (17 km), Saas Fee (36 km), and Zermatt (46 km).
Discover the famous "Stockalper" castle with its museum, the Sebastian's chapel, the old post office, picturesque patrician houses, narrow cobblestone alleys or renowned art galleries and speciality shops in Brig.
Only 5 km west of Brig you will find the "Brigerbad", where you can relax in the steaming thermal sources. Enjoy the calm of the nearby hill "Brigerberg", a sunny terrace with aromatic mountain air where you can trek on the "Stockalperweg" or along the old water pipes.
Take the train which will take you to Domodossola in half an hour, the nearest Italian town. When coming out of the tunnel, you will find yourself south of the Alps and experience the Italian flair. This is nice on a Saturday morning when the market takes place.
Distance from airport: Zurich 205 km, Geneva 210 km.
Distance from railway station: Brig 50 m.
Coming from Geneva/France:
Take the highway A1, near Lausanne take the A9 heading to Grand St Bernard, Simplon, Vevey, Montreux. Continue on the A9 heading to Martigny then Sierre. Near Sierre, exit at Susten and take the national road 9 to Brig. Follow the indications to the train station; the Minotel Victoria is located in front of the Brig train station.
Coming from Bern/Zurich:
Take the highway A12 until near Saint-Légier where you will take the A9 heading to Grand St. Bernard, Simplon and then follow the instruction above.
Another way is to take the A1 heading to Bern and Lausanne and to take the A6 around Bern. Near Spiez follow Interlaken with the A8 and exit at Spiez, Spiezwiler, Wimmis. Follow Kandersteg and put you car on the train to Goppenstein (be aware that this transportation is costly!). In Goppenstein follow the indications to Brig and once in the town follow the signs leading to the train station. The Minotel Victoria is located in front of the Brig train station.
During summer you might also want to drive through the breathtaking Furka or Grimsel passes, put it is necessary to check if they are open!
By train or public transportation:
The Minotel Victoria is located in front of the Brig train station.