Visp

Visp is a German-speaking town in the canton of . It is located in the Rhone valley and is a major industrial centre in the region. Its location at the intersection of three train lines and a big bus interchange make it a gateway to many of the towns and resorts in the upper part of the Valais.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Visp railway station and Eggerberg railway station.

Railway station
is a junction station at , in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.

Railway station
Photo: NAC, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Eggerberg is a railway station in the canton of Valais and .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Baltschieder and Ausserberg.

Village
is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of in .

Village
is a municipality in the district of in the canton of in . is situated 3½ km northwest of Visp.

Visp

Latitude
46.2914° or 46° 17′ 29″ north
Longitude
7.8809° or 7° 52′ 51″ east
Population
7,980
Elevation
654 metres (2,146 feet)
Open location code
8FR97VRJ+G9
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Eggerberg and Lalden.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Visp Station and GNW Spitalzentrum Oberwallis, Spital Visp.

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