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Sion
Valais, Switzerland
Wine Tasting
Photo by Chensiyuan, license: CC BY-SA 4.0
Sion is the capital of Valais canton, dramatically crowned by two castle-topped hills that dominate the skyline. Valère Castle houses one of the world's oldest playable organs, while Tourbillon Castle offers ruins with spectacular views. The old town features narrow medieval streets, historic churches, and wine bars serving local Valais wines. Surrounded by vineyards climbing the valley slopes, Sion sits in Switzerland's sunniest region. This combination of dramatic castle architecture, wine culture, and sunny Valais location makes Sion a unique Swiss city.
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Things to Do
- •Visit Valère and Tourbillon castles
- •Explore the medieval old town
- •Taste Valais wines at local caves
- •Walk vineyard paths above the city
- •See the cathedral with Romanesque tower
- •Visit the Notre-Dame de Valère
Nearby Attractions
- Nendaz - ski resort and spa town
- Crans-Montana - elegant mountain resort
- Val d'Hérens - traditional valley with villages
- Sierre - neighboring wine town
- Verbier - premier ski resort in the region
Monthly Weather
January
3°/-4°
Least crowded
50mm
Cold and dry
Cold and dry; castle visits.
February
6°/-3°
45mm
Cool, minimal snow
Cool winter; sunny Valais weather.
March
11°/0°
50mm
Cool spring weather
Cool spring; vineyards awaken.
April
15°/4°
Least crowded
55mm
Mild with spring showers
Mild weather; ideal for castles.
May
19°/8°
70mm
Pleasant and warm
Warm weather; perfect wine season.
June
23°/11°
Best weather
75mm
Warm and sunny
Warm and sunny; excellent for exploration.
July
26°/13°
65mm
Hot and mostly sunny
Hot and sunny; peak Valais summer.
August
25°/13°
70mm
Hot with occasional storms
Hot with storms; vibrant city life.
September
21°/10°
Best weather
65mm
Pleasant autumn weather
Pleasant autumn; harvest season.
October
15°/5°
Best weather
60mm
Cool with fall colors
Cool with colors; beautiful vineyards.
November
8°/1°
Least crowded
60mm
Cool and cloudy
Cool and cloudy; new wine season.
December
4°/-2°
55mm
Cold and dry
Cold with festive castle atmosphere.
Best weatherLeast crowded