Stockalper Palace
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| Native name German: Stockalperpalast |
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| Location | Brig-Glis |
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| Built | 1658-78 |
| Owner | City of Brig-Glis |
 Location of Stockalper Palace in Switzerland
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The Stockalper Palace (German: Stockalperpalast) is a castle in Brig-Glis, Switzerland. It was built between 1658 and 1678 by Kaspar Stockalper, a silk merchant of Brig. The Stockalper Palace was the largest private construction in Switzerland at the time. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.[1]
Today, the castle is uninhabited and visitors may only enjoy access by guided tour. Tours take place during May to October at 9.30, 10.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30 and 16.30*. The cost is CHF 8.00 Adults and CHF 3.00 for Children 7-16 years of age.
There are no tours on Mondays or at 16.30 during May and October.
Underground parking is available next to the castle at a reasonable charge.
See also
References
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- Geschichte und Geschichten entdecken brig-belalp.ch
External links
- Stockalper's Castle Brig (valais.ch)
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