Official Name & BFS CodeRied-Brig (Ried-Brig (BFS 6008))
CantonCanton of Valais (VS)
CapitalSion
Official Language(s)FR / DE
Population2,111
Elevation (m ü. M.)372 m → 4,634 m
Coordinates46.2864°N, 8.065°E
Best Time to VisitJun–Oct & Dec–Apr
Overview & Geographic Profile
Ried-Brig is a Swiss municipality in Canton of Valais (VS, 372 m → 4,634 m) connected to the national SBB CFF FFS clock-face rail and yellow PostBus (PostAuto) network. SBB rail & PostBus connections, local sights, elevation profile, and cantonal specialties in Ried-Brig (Canton of Valais, capital Sion).
Key Landmarks & Nearby Sights
Zermatt & the Matterhorn (4,478 m), Gornergrat & Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 m), 20 km UNESCO Aletsch Glacier, Saas-Fee, Verbier, Leukerbad thermal baths & Sion hill castles
Cantonal Cuisine & Local Specialties
Raclette du Valais AOP, Walliser Trockenfleisch IGP, Cholera pie & Petite Arvine wine
SBB CFF FFS Rail & PostBus Access
SBB rail & PostBus connections, local sights, elevation profile, and cantonal specialties in Ried-Brig (Canton of Valais, capital Sion).