Guided tour of the Stockalper Castle

The Stockalper Castle in Brig is not only a regional landmark, but also the most impressive Baroque secular building in Switzerland today.
The builder of Stockalper Castle, Kaspar Stockalper von Thurm (1609-1691), was considered one of the most important personalities in Valais history. He dominated the transit and salt trade, expanded the Simplon Pass, engaged in mining, loan and salary transactions and was a politician in the highest ranks.
Visit the unique Stockalper Castle on a guided tour and let yourself be taken back in time.
The one-hour tour takes you from the large arcaded courtyard to the small inner courtyard of the old Stockalper House. Inside the building, the magnificent Dreikönigssaal, decorated with rare panoramic wallpaper from the 19th century, and the castle chapel with its precious silver altar await you. The tour continues over the graceful arcaded bridge into Stockalper's 17th century baroque castle building, through the courtroom, the Burgers' Hall and the festive Knights' Hall. From the Knights' Hall, you have an impressive view of the extensive, historic gardens.

Meeting point

The meeting point for the official guided tours is the "Passage Simplon" exhibition on the first floor of the Stockalper Castle. Please arrive at the "Passage Simplon" 5 to 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
Access: You can reach the "Passage Simplon" regularly via the inner courtyard and the stone staircase.
Please note: In the winter months (December to April), please use the main entrance to the Stockalper Castle on Alte Simplonstrasse, then turn left and you will find the Simplon Passage.

Tip

Visit the free exhibition at Passage Simplon before your tour of the castle. Passage Simplon is open during the summer months. You can find the current opening hours here

Further information: German

Language: German
Foreign languages: Booklets with a description of the tour in the respective language are available in advance at the ticket office (de,fr,it,en). Groups have the option of organizing a private guided tour in another language.
Payment: in Swiss francs in cash or by card
Wheelchair accessibility: Only partially wheelchair accessible. The Dreikönigssaal and the chapel are not wheelchair accessible. Three rooms in the main building can be reached using the elevator. There is a stone threshold without a ramp in front of each of these rooms.
Opening hours:
Winter December 01, 2025 - April 30, 2026: Tuesday to Sunday at 2.30 pm
Summer May 01, 2026 to October 31, 2026: Tuesday to Sunday at 9.30 am, 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm*
*Guided tour only between June and September