Welcome to the capital of the Valais

Dear reader, dear visitor, the Tourist Information Office of Sion is happy to welcome you to Sion and hope that this website will enable you to stroll about the town.

We are honoured by your visit and hope to meet you soon. We wish you a very pleasant stay in Sion.



Sion is...

  • The oldest town of Switzerland (7'000 years rich of history)
  • The capital of the Valais
  • 4 castles: Valère, Tourbillon, Majorie/Vidomat and Montorge
  • 4 museums: Art, Evêché, History, Nature
  • Recent urban development, modern and friendly
  • Numerous monuments distributed in a beautiful historical center
  • Large shopping area in the center
  • And much more...
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