Sierre (German: Siders) is a city in Central Valais. While the city is in the French part of Valais, there is a large German-speaking population and you will encounter many people being fluent in both languages. Sierre has a rich cultural heritage but is also known for its wine.
Understand
- Tourist Information, Place de la Gare 10, 46.29°, 7.53°, +41 27 455 85 35, info@sierretourisme.ch. M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa 09:00–17:00, Su 09:00–13:00. 2017-02-07
Get in
By train
The SBB/CFF train station 📍 is in the city centre. There are half-hourly trains from Brig and Visp, as well as from Sion. Lausanne and Geneva. Half hourly regional trains connect to the smaller towns.
The funicular railway 📍 is around 500 metres from the main station and links to Crans Montana.
By car
From the A9 motorway north of the city, either exit Sierre-Ouest or Sierre-Est can be taken to access Sierre.
Get around
The city centre is quite compact and it is possible to walk to most places.
See
- Hôtel de Ville, 46.29303°, 7.53402°. This building which serves today as town hall was built during the 17th century by Jean-François de Courten as a residence. It served as a hotel for a long time, where a lot of famous people stayed for long periods. 2017-02-28
- Château des Vidômes, 46.29337°, 7.53501°. Not accessible to the public. A castle from the 15th century and Sierre's oldest building. 2017-02-28
- Church Sainte-Catherine, 46.29359°, 7.53619°. Baroque style church from the 17th century. 2017-02-28
- Notre-Dame des Marais, 46.29496°, 7.53393°. The old church of Sierre, built in the 14th century. 2017-02-28
Do
- The Wine Museum in Sierre-Salgesch, Rue Ste-Catherine 6, 46.29412°, 7.52134°, +41 27 456 35 25, contact@museeduvin-valais.ch. March-October W-F 14:00–18:00, Sa-Su 11:00–18:00. This museum about all things wine is spread out over two villages, with one exposition in Sierre and a different one in nearby Salgesch 📍. Both museums are linked by a 6 km long trail through vineyards. Fr. 6 for both museums 2017-02-10
- Foire de Ste-Catherine. Monday and Tuesday of the last or second last week of November. 2017-01-19
- VINEA wine fair, 46.29334°, 7.53394°, +41 27 456 31 44, info@vinea.ch. Two days in early September. Wine fair showcasing wines from around Switzerland. Fr. 30 per day 2017-02-27
- Fondation Rilke, Rue du Bourg 30, 46.29420°, 7.53706°, +41 27 456 26 46, info@fondationrilke.ch. Tu-Su 14:00-18:00. A museum dedicated to the work of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. It is situated in the 18th century Maison Pancrace de Courten. 2017-02-28
Buy
Eat
- Didier de Courten, Rue du Bourg 1, 46.29299°, 7.53225°, +41 27 455 13 51, info@hotel-terminus.ch. Tu-Sa 12:00–13:00, 19:00–21:00. This two-Michelin star restaurant is owned and operated by a renowned Swiss chef. Offers special menus for vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Mains from Fr. 80, set meal from Fr. 180 2017-02-07
Drink
Sierre is known for its wine.
- Œnothèque Château de Villa, Rue de Sainte-Catherine 4, 46.29412°, 7.52130°, +41 27 456 24 29, info@chateaudevilla.ch. M-F 10:30–13:00, 16:30–20:30, Sa-Su 10:30–20:30. This wine-bar has a huge collection of wines from all over the Valais. 2017-01-20
Sleep
- Hôtel de la Poste, Rue du Bourg 2, 46.29332°, 7.53477°, +41 27 456 57 60, info@hotel-sierre.ch. Fr. 140 2017-02-28
Go next
- Take the funiculaire up to Crans Montana.
- Sion, the capital of the canton, is only 10 minutes away by train.