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| Leuk | ||
| Canton | Valais | |
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| Residents | 3.948 (2018) | |
| height | 731 m | |
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Leuk is a Swiss Municipality in the canton of Valais.
background
The main settlement is located above the Dala Gorge. It is the district capital of the Leuk district of the same name.
The greater part of the municipality is located south of the Rhone and includes a large part of the Pfynwald, although the main settlement is north of the river.
There could be traces of settlement up to 4000 BC. Be proven. The Romans also settled here. There is a historical crossroads here, because the Gemmi Pass was already used extensively by the Romans, and this path meets the main path through Valais. The Romans also owe the vineyards on the south-facing mountain slopes. In the Middle Ages, the settlement remained an important trading center, and a summer residence was built here by the Bishop of Sion.
The antenna dishes above Leuk are visible from afar. In addition to the commercial satellite service provider SES Americon, they are also used by the Swiss State Security.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is that of Sion/ Manners. The airport Geneva can be reached by direct trains.
By train
At the Leuk train station stop all express trains (IR) from Lausanne to Brig-Glis. Here you can change to the bus line to Leukerbad.
In the street
The main road number 9 leads past the village center in the valley.
The current route through the Pfynwald will soon be replaced. The main road will be relocated to the old railway line between Salgesch and Leuk, while the road through the Pfynwald will be expanded to form the A9 motorway.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Pfynwald
- Episcopal Castle. The castle was converted into a cultural center by Mario Botta.
- Tower of the Viztume
- Parish Church of St. Stefan
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
http://www.leuk.ch - Official website of Leuk
