Excursions
The city of Sion is the oldest city in Switzerland with more than 7000 years of history.
Immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere by visiting some of the unique castles and museums.
You can visit 4 unique castles, each one with different architecture:
- The castle of Valere - XI – XIII sentury.
Working hours from 01.06 to 30.09 Monday to Sunday – 11:00 – 18:00 h.
From 01.10 to 31.05 Tuesday to Sunday – 11:00 – 17:00 h.
Entrance:- 4 swiss francs for adults
-2 swiss francs for children, students, retirees and military
- The castle of Tourbillon - XIV sentury
Working hours – Monday to Sunday 11:00 – 17:00 h.
Free entrance.
- The castle of Majorie
- The castle of Montorge
In Sion you can also visit several museums :
History museum:
Working hours : 01.06. – 30.09. Monday to Sunday – 11:00 – 18:00 h.
01.10. – 31.05. Tuesday to Sunday – 11:00 – 17:00 h.
Entrance:
– 8 swiss francs for adults
- 4 swiss francs for children, students, retirees and military
- 16 swiss francs for one family
Archaeological museum:
Working hours : 01.06 – 30.09 Tuesday to Sunday – 13:00 – 18:00 h.
01.10 – 31.05 Tuesday to Sunday – 13:00 – 17:00 h.
Entrance:
– 4 swiss francs for adults
- 2 swiss francs for children, students, retirees and military
- 8 swiss francs for one family
Museum of art:
Working hours – Monday to Sunday 11:00 – 17:00 h.
Entrance:
– 5 swiss francs for adults
- 2.50 swiss francs for children, students, retirees and military
- 10 swiss francs for one family
Natural Science Museum:
Working hours : 01.06 – 30.09 Tuesday to Sunday – 13:00 – 18:00 h.
01.10 – 31.05 Tuesday to Sunday – 13:00 – 17:00 h.
Entrance:
– 3 swiss francs for adults
- 1.50 swiss francs for children, students, retirees and military
- 6 swiss francs for one family
Here you can visit the official winery of the Association of the wine sellers of Sion :
Le caveau-Oetnothèque “La verre à Pied”
Working hours :
Monday to Saturday - 10:30 – 13:00 h. and 16:30 – 20:30 h.
Sunday - 10:30 – 14:00 h. and 17:00 – 20:00 h.