Swiss Towns / Episode 133
Salgesch
25 October 2026 · Valais
What happened in this episode?
In episode 133, Salgesch was selected by the wheel and eliminated from the Swiss Towns series. The municipality finished in place 1'978 out of 2'110 participants. After this spin, 1'977 municipalities remained in the race.
Municipality profile
Salgesch lies in the canton of Valais. It has 1'777 permanent residents and covers 11.25 km², which corresponds to around 158 residents per km².
- Canton: Valais
- 1'777 permanent residents
- Area: 11.25 km²
Salgesch was settled by the Iron Age.
Salgesch lies opposite the Pfyn Forest at the western edge of German-speaking Upper Valais. Archaeological evidence shows that the area was occupied by the Iron Age at the latest.