Salgesch
in Leuk District of Canton du Valais, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.312 and 7.571 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 18' 41" and E 7° 34' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:52 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 8:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Explore Salgesch

Salgesch in Leuk District (Canton du Valais) with it's 1,240 inhabitants is located in Switzerland about 44 mi (or 71 km) south of Bern, the country's capital.

Local time in Salgesch is now 02:52 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports in the wider vicinity of Salgesch, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Sion Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km), North-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Veyras, Leuk, Raron, Sitten and Visp. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Les Sources Des Alpes

Address
5,5 mi
Tuftstrasse 17
3954 Leukerbad
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Marco Polo

Address
4,6 mi
Impasse de la Ferme 7
3967 Vercorin
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Le Bristol Leukerbad

Address
5,2 mi
Rathausstrasse 51
3954 LEUKERBAD
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel de la Poste

Address
2,1 mi
rue du Bourg 22
3960 Sierre
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 19:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 19:00 - 7:00)
Weekend: closed


Panorama Route de Sierre 2

Address
2,1 mi
unknown
3962 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 15:00)
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 15:00)


Casino

Address
2,4 mi
Avenue Général-Guisan 19
3960 Sierre
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:45 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Le Mont-Paisible

Address
3,4 mi
Chemin du Mont Paisible 12
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


Hotel De la Foret

Address
3,6 mi
Route de la Combaz 19
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 18:00
Weekend: closed


Viktoria Garni

Address
5,2 mi
Pfolongstutz 2
3954 Leukerbad
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Astoria

Address
5,2 mi
Untere Maressenstrasse 26
3954 Leukerbad
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Videos from this area

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Vins du Valais - TV - KinoSpot

Published: December 09, 2009
Length: 12:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DENHARTOGH VIDEO

TV Spot " Vins du Valais", Pure, DENHARTOGH VIDEO, Wein, Pinot Noir, Cornalin, Humagne Rouge, Merlot, Fendant, Petit Arvine, Vin du Valais, Reben, Wimden, Grand Cru, Johanitter, Qualität,...


Salgesch - Salquenen

Published: December 10, 2009
Length: 09:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DENHARTOGH VIDEO

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Salgesch, Weindorf, Spitzenwein,

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 14:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DENHARTOGH VIDEO

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Weinfrühling Salgesch

Published: April 23, 2012
Length: 00:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Valais Wallis

Der Schnee ist geschmolzen und der Frühling hat im Rhonetal Einzug gehalten. In Salgesch Grund genug mit jungem Wein und angenehmen Temperaturen den "Weinfrühling" zu feiern. Barique-Fass.


Hoffest Jugendverein Salgesch - Seifenkistenrennen HQ

Published: January 06, 2015
Length: 47:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Leo

Der Jugendverein Salgesch organisierte anlässlich seines 20-jährigen Jubiläums ein Dorffest. Neben diversen Aktivitäten wie Olympiade, musikalische Unterhaltung etc. fand das Seifenkistenrennen...


Albert Mathier & Söhne, Salgesch

Published: October 26, 2012
Length: 36:32 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: DENHARTOGH VIDEO

Kurzfilm, Weinfirma Albert Mathier & Söhne in Salgesch, Wallis, Valais. Amphoren-Keller, Domaine de Ravoire,


BEFA-TEC SA Salgesch

Published: September 15, 2013
Length: 08:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jean-Claude Broccard

Les bureaux de BEFA-TEC SA Büros BEFA-TEC SA Salquenen/Salgesch Valais/Wallis.


la citta che brucia - city ​​burning

Published: November 14, 2014
Length: 56:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: shendra stucki

My second art video that it's a part of a video installation progected on a 3d screen where the video's actions give the illusion that those actions happens on the screen directly.


Cinq artistes à Veyras: une exposition à voir au Musée Olsommer

Published: February 26, 2013
Length: 02:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: canal9valais

Au travers de tableaux provenant en majorité de collections privées, de photographies, d'extraits de lettres et de manuscrits, l'exposition "5 Artistes à Veyras" met en lumière l'univers...


Waarom verdient Swiss Diamond uw voorkeur?

Published: August 25, 2014
Length: 05:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Swiss Diamond

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation

The Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation was established in 1986 in Sierre, Switzerland, on the patronage of the municipality. Its goal is to promote the knowledge of Rainer Maria Rilke's works, through a museum, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, publications and a festival. The famous poet spent the five last years of his life in the city, living in the Château de Muzot‎, a 13th century fortified manor on the edge of town.

Located at 46.294, 7.537 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Valais, Biographical museums in Switzerland, Sierre, Poetry museums

Lac de Géronde

Lac de Géronde is a lake at Sierre, Valais, Switzerland. Besides the main lake, there is a "petit lac" close by. \t\t \t\t\tGéronde lake in Vallis IMG 4917. JPG \t\t\t Painting by Charles-Louis Guigon, 1860

Located at 46.2892, 7.54306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Valais, Sierre

Sierre coach crash

The Sierre coach crash occurred on 13 March 2012 near Sierre, Switzerland, when a coach carrying school teachers and pupils crashed into a wall in the Sierre Tunnel. Of the 52 people on board, 28 were killed in the crash, including both drivers, all four teachers, and 22 of the 46 children. The other 24 pupils, all aged between 10 and 12, were injured, including three who were hospitalised with severe brain and chest injuries.

Located at 46.284, 7.532 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2012 in Switzerland, 2012 road accidents, Bus accidents in Switzerland, Tunnel disasters

Sierre Tunnel

The Sierre Tunnel (French: Tunnel de Sierre) is a tunnel near Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. It is part of the A9 Autobahn and is located between Sierre and Sierre-Est-Ouest. The tunnel was opened in 1999 and consists of two tubes of 2,460 metres (8,070 ft) in length. In a tunnel test by the European Tunnel Assessment Programme (EuroTAP) in 2005 it was rated as "good" - the second-highest grade out of five.

Located at 46.284, 7.532 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Valais, Tunnels completed in 1999

capture of the webcam Leukerbad: Restaurant Bodmenstübli − Rhonetal

Leukerbad: Restaurant Bodmenstübli − Rhonetal, Leukerbad (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Salgesch, Salquenen, 薩爾格施