Raron District

The district of Raron was one of the 12 districts comprising the Republic of Wallis and after 1848 the canton of Valais in . Today it is divided into two demi-districts, which are geographically separated by the District of Brig.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Raron railway station and Gestelnburg.
Litzler, Public domain.
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Mheinzen, Public domain.
The ruins of the castle are situated above…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Visp and Raron.
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Raron District

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Latitude
46.3° or 46° 18′ north
Longitude
7.8° or 7° 48′ east
Open location code
8FR98R22+22
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From Albanian to Vietnamese—“Raron District” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Turtig and Eischoll.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hochastler and Raron Airfield.

Valais: Highlights

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