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 · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.