This is Visp
Visp is situated in the southwest of Switzerland, in the canton of
Valais. This city in the Rhône Valley is a popular destination because of its charming old town, its wine culture and its central location in the Upper Valais.
Discover Visp
Welcome to Visp, in the heart of the Upper Valais. It is worth taking a stroll through its car-free Bahnhofstrasse with its many shopping opportunities. To the right and left, you’ll find plenty of cosy spots with cafés and restaurants. Take a detour to the Visperinsel island in the River Vispa, which flows onwards to join the
River Rhône. Always in view: the vineyards and the Valais mountains with their four-thousand-metre peaks.
The old town of Visp and the farmers’ market
Strolling through the winding alleyways of Visp’s old town is a real pleasure. Discover picturesque squares and buildings with history, such as the Burgener House or the Lochmatter Tower. Marvel at churches, chapels and pergolas offering Italian flair. Every Friday, a “Pürumärt” (farmers’ market) can be found on the village square. Here, you will find Valais specialities: from rye bread to mountain honey and dried meat. The market becomes a popular meeting place in the evenings: treat yourself to a raclette and let yourself be captivated by the joie de vivre that is typical of Valais.
Europe’s highest vineyard
300 days of sunshine a year: The climate around Visp is almost Mediterranean. The striking wine terraces in the Vispertal valley allow grapes to thrive even at an altitude of 1,150 metres. Visit the village of
Visperterminen, where old crafts are still practised, and learn how the famous Heida wine is produced as you follow the vineyard trail.
Around Visp
Visp is the ideal starting point for many top excursion destinations in Valais. The
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn railway will take you to towns such as
Täsch: from here, you can head up to the car-free village of
Zermatt, which is home to the
Matterhorn. Or to
Fiesch for the
Aletsch Glacier and then on to
Andermatt. Other excursion destinations include
Saas-Fee or the
Lötschental valley. For thermal baths, you can head to nearby
Brigerbad or to
Leukerbad.
Experience Visp for less
Overnight guests will receive a special
guest card for the Upper Valais region. This allows you to benefit from discounts throughout the Upper Valais. With the
Matterhorn Gotthard Pass, you can enjoy unlimited travel across the entire Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn rail network as well as the PostBus lines in the Upper Valais region over two, three or five days.
