Château de Valère
A fortified church and castle on a hill above the Rhône valley, home to a history museum.
Tickets →Sion, Switzerland
Sion: airports, things to do and where to stay
Sion is the capital of the canton of Valais, in the Rhône valley, overlooked by the castles of Valère and Tourbillon on their hills, with a quiet old town and vineyards all around. It is a gateway to the ski resorts of the Valais Alps.
Sion airports
From the airport to central Sion
Sion Airport airport is about 3 km from central Sion.
Gare de Sion (CFF)
Sion railway station, on the Rhône valley line, is a few kilometres from the airport and has direct trains to Lausanne, Geneva and Brig. From the airport, take a bus or a taxi to reach it.
Taxi
Taxis wait by the terminal and reach the centre of Sion in a few minutes.
Sion
Things to do in Sion
Château de Tourbillon
The ruins of a medieval castle on the neighbouring hill, with good views over Sion and the valley.
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Rue du Grand-Pont
The main street of the old town, lined with historic houses, fountains and cafés.
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Glarier
Sion's cathedral, with a Romanesque tower, in the heart of the old town.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Sion?
Sion is served by Sion Airport (SIR).
How far is the airport from central Sion?
Sion Airport airport is about 3 km from central Sion.
How do I get from the airport to central Sion?
From Sion Airport airport you can take Gare de Sion (CFF) (train) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Sion?
Highlights of Sion include Château de Valère, Château de Tourbillon, Rue du Grand-Pont, and Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Glarier.
Photo credits
- Château de Valère: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Château de Tourbillon: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rue du Grand-Pont: JoachimKohlerBremen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Glarier: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons