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Visp

Visp is located in the Upper Valais valley at the entrance to the Vispertal. It lies at the foot of the highest vineyard in Europe, which creates a true picture-book panorama around the town. Here the Vispa river flows into the Rotten. The town is considered a perfect starting point for all nature and culture lovers. The surrounding countryside offers great opportunities for active vacationers and well-known cities such as Zermatt, Leukerbad and Saas Fee can be reached in no time. Visp itself is characterized by a large number of Roman Catholic chapels and churches. For all sun worshippers Visp is particularly interesting, because the Valais is considered the sunny region of Switzerland, in Visp there are about 300 sunny days a year.

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Around Visp

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Bike tours nearby

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  • Visp-Zermatt Bike

    Visp-Zermatt Bike

    Mountain bike routes · Visp → Zermatt · 38 km

  • Rhone Route, Stage 3/8

    Rhone Route, Stage 3/8

    Cycling routes · Brig → Sierre · 42 km

  • Jeizi Enduro

    Jeizi Enduro

    Mountain bike routes · Gampel · 11 km

  • Moosalp Plateau Bike

    Moosalp Plateau Bike

    Mountain bike routes · Bürchen · 50 km

  • Heida Loop

    Heida Loop

    Mountain bike routes · Staldenried · 19 km

  • Rhone Route, Stage 4/8

    Rhone Route, Stage 4/8

    Cycling routes · Sierre → Martigny · 44 km

  • Lunggi Trail

    Lunggi Trail

    Mountain bike routes · Eischoll → Gampel-Steg, Bahnhof · 15 km

  • Saas-Balen–Stalden Bike

    Saas-Balen–Stalden Bike

    Mountain bike routes · Saas-Balen → Stalden · 12 km

  • Rosswald Bike

    Rosswald Bike

    Mountain bike routes · Rosswald → Ried-Brig, Rosswald Talstation · 9.0 km

  • Gspon Panorama Bike

    Gspon Panorama Bike

    Mountain bike routes · Gspon → Brig · 24 km

  • Giw Enduro

    Giw Enduro

    Mountain bike routes · Giw → Visp · 12 km

  • Saastal Bike

    Saastal Bike

    Mountain bike routes · Saas-Grund · 16 km

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Mountain railways & scenic rides

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Frequently asked questions

What sights and destinations does Visp have to offer?

The cultural and congress center of the Upper Valais is located in Visp. Several churches and other buildings are cultural monuments worthy of protection. These include the Old Stittel, the Zuber House and the Cricer House as well as the Lochmatter Tower. The entire old town is well worth seeing.

What activities are typical in and around Visp?

Visp is the starting point for rafting adventures and extensive hikes. In winter, about 20 cable cars transport winter sports enthusiasts to altitudes of up to 2500 m above sea level. The suonen hike Visperi is considered particularly spectacular. In summer, the annual guest theater "La Poste" offers a mix of plays, ballets, operettas and musicals

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