Brig is easily reached by intercity trains and is just 20 minutes from the Italian border town of Domodossola, two hours from Milan and less than two and a half hours from both Geneva and Zurich. Nearby tourist attractions include Zermatt, the famous Glacier Express route to St. Moritz and the Aletsch glacier. Students live in purpose built accommodation of single rooms in the new Themis & Xenius
building, located five minutes walk from the University. Accommodation facilities include student kitchens, laundry rooms, secure underground parking, student bar & nightclub, coffee lounge, internet access and student mobile phone network. Student recreational activities include free golf driving range and tennis courts, whilst the student committee organize activities and events all year round. Switzerland is a winter paradise for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, Brig has excellent access to some of Switzerland’s most famous ski areas such as Zermatt, Saas-Fee and the Bernalp region. The Brig Baths are one of the biggest open-air thermal centres in Switzerland. In summer the students can enjoy over 150 km of marked hiking trails and cycle routes in the Simplon, Lötschberg and Aletsch glacier regions.
