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Brig
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Brig is a charming Swiss town set in the Alps with a rich medieval past, famous for its grand Stockalper Palace and breathtaking surroundings. It is a gateway to the Simplon Pass and hosts strong year-round tourism, from hiking in summer to winter sports.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
5,000
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.32°, 7.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,765
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$4,400
Cashless
95
English
62
Temperature
2.0°C
Summer Avg
11.4°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
25.5°C
Record Low
-29.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1379 mm
Internet Speed
381 Mbps
Upload
402 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
6
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
395.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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