Brig, known as Brig in German and Briga in Italian, is a town and former municipality in the canton of Valais . It is part of the municipality of Brig-Glis .

The name Brig comes from the Celtic Briga, meaning “hill fortress” or “height, then castle”.

Mentioned for the first time in 1215, Brigue was not recognized as a town until the 17th century. It underwent major development thanks to Kaspar Jodok von Stockalper (1609-1691), a shrewd businessman nicknamed “King of Simplon”.

Brig’s thermal springs were already renowned during the Middle Ages.