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Brig, Switzerland
Valais · Switzerland
Brig is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 2,231 ft (680 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Brig
A brig is a type of sailing vessel defined by its rig: two masts which are both square-rigged. Brigs originated in the second half of the 18th century and were a common type of smaller merchant vessel or warship from then until the latter part of the 19th century. In commercial use, they were gradually replaced by fore-and-aft rigged vessels such as schooners, as owners sought to reduce crew costs by having rigs that could be handled by fewer men. In Royal Navy use, brigs were retained for training use when the battle fleets consisted almost entirely of iron-hulled steamships.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,000 |
| Population Density | 282 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3167°, 7.9833° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Valais |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.6 inches (879 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.3 inches (41 cm) |
About Brig
Brig is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet (680 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3167°N, 7.9833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 67 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 46 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 89 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in |
Brig has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 26°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (2.5").
Schools in Brig
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnhalle | - | - | - | - |
| Kollegium Spiritus Sanctus Brig | - | - | - | - |
| Kindergarten Rafji | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brig
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Radio du bord de l’eau | chillout, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BeO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Niesen | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Brig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpmuseum | ||||
| Alte Kaserne | ||||
| Bergführermuseum | ||||
| Cià dul Ciaplàn | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Aletsch | ||||
| Festung Naters | ||||
| Lorihiischi | ||||
| Lötschentaler Museum | ||||
| Maskenkeller | ||||
| Mineralienmuseum | ||||
| Museum auf der Burg | ||||
| Museum Jost-Sigristen | ||||
| Prioratskirche Niedergesteln | ||||
| Regionalmuseum Binn | ||||
| Saaser Museeum | ||||
| Safranmuseum | ||||
| Spy World | ||||
| Wafa-Hüs | ||||
| World Nature Forum |
Libraries in Brig
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Linde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Naters | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Institut universitaire de recherche sur l'histoire de l 'arc alpin | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde Saas-Fee | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek Visp | 0.0 | |||||
| Regionalbibliothek Goms | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Unterbäch | 0.0 |
Hotels in Brig
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Brig
28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brig
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Brig
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Brig
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Brig
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Brig
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brig
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brig
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Brig
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Brig
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Brig
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suonen Bräu | ||||
| Walliser Bergbrauerei Binn |
Stadiums & Teams in Brig
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Brig
120 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bielmonte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pila | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Colle di Joux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Scopello / Alpe di Mera | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brusson | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Torgnon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Antagnod | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chamois | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Monterosa Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mottarone Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Macugnaga - Belvedere | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Macugnaga - Moro | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arolla | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas Fee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cheggio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Almagell | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Forclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domobianca | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Evolène | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malesco | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Druogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Grund | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Balen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zinal / Grimentz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grächen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Staldenried - Gspon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint Luc - Chandolin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vercorin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Visperterminen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| San Domenico di Varzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moosalpregion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Unterbäch – Brandalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rothwald/Wasenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eischoll | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe Devero | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rosswald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Anzère | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeizinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crans-Montana | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wilern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leukerbad (Torrent) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lauenen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lauchernalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engstligenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lenk - Wallegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wispile – Gstaad | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - Lenk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandersteg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - TschentenAlp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Elsigen-Metsch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grimmialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mürren/Schilthorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiental | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jaunpass | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Realp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wiriehorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jaun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Springenboden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Faltschen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rossberg - Oberwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aeschiallmend | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwarzsee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gantrisch Gurnigel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Habkern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ottenleue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Selital | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rüschegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hubelweid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Gurnigel-Bad | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Homberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eriz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bumbach - Schangnau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heimenschwand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marbach - Marbachegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schratten Flühli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuderhüsi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggiwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brig
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | MXP | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aosta Corrado Gex Airport | AOT | Medium Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Sion Airport | SIR | Medium Airport |
| Airfield ASD Verbano fly | - | Small Airport |
| Altiporto Chamois | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri | - | Small Airport |
| Ambri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Champillon altiporto | - | Small Airport |
| Chatelair Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croix de Coeur Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Gattinara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Mont Gelé | - | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto | - | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Lys | - | Small Airport |
| Il Picchio Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Marc Ingegno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meggiana Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Megolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Raron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichenbach Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Saanen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| San Michele NO11 | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vergiate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zweisimmen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brig
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Filiale Brig | |
| Glis |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brig
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antoniuskapelle (Eremita) | |
| Englisch-Gruss | |
| Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche | |
| Josefskapelle | |
| Kapelle Haus Schönstatt | |
| Kapuzinerkloster | |
| Kloster St. Ursula | |
| Kollegiumskirche | |
| Pfarrkirche | |
| Sebastianskapelle | |
| Unserer Lieben Frau vom Glisacker | |
| Wurzukapälli |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Switzerland
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Brig
What is the population of Brig?
Brig has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 282 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Brig?
Brig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 16.3 inches of snow.