Sion, the sunniest city in French-speaking Switzerland… but what to do when it rains?

Sion, the capital of Valais, is a city renowned for its sunshine. Indeed, it is the sunniest city in French-speaking Switzerland, with an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine per year. However, it sometimes happens that the weather is not on our side and rain invites itself.

So, what to do in Sion when it rains? Here are our suggestions for activities to do with friends or family.

Museums, castles and other cultural places

Sion, rich in cultural and historical diversity, offers a captivating range of museums, monuments and cultural spaces that will satisfy the curious and those passionate about art, history and entertainment, even in rainy weather.

• The Valais History Museum, located in the Basilica of Valère, a UNESCO World Heritage site, presents a collection of fossils, minerals and taxidermied animals. The collection includes dinosaur fossils, rare minerals and taxidermied animals from the region. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions on various themes.
• The Nature Museum, located on the shore of Lake Mont-d'Orge, in a magnificent natural setting, presents a collection of plants, animals and minerals from Valais. The collection includes alpine plants, forest animals and minerals from the region. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions on the nature of Valais.
• La Maison du diable, a cultural space dedicated to cinema and contemporary art, is located in the city center of Sion, in a historic building. La Maison du diable offers a varied program of films, exhibitions and concerts.
• The Valais Art Museum, located in the city center of Sion, in a modern building, exhibits works of art from the Middle Ages to the present day. The collection includes paintings, sculptures and decorative art objects from Valais and elsewhere. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions on local and international artists.
• Le Pénitencier, a museum dedicated to the history of the Valais prison, is located in the city center of Sion, in a former penitentiary. The museum offers a guided tour of the prison, as well as an exhibition on the history of justice and punishment in Switzerland.
• Tourbillon Castle, a remarkable historic site open to the public free of charge all year round. The ruins of this castle are enveloped in a mysterious and medieval atmosphere, further accentuated in rainy weather…
• The Basilica of Valère in Sion, located at the top of the hill, offers breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding area.
• Les Celliers de Sion, wine tasting and purchase in the heart of a magnificent Oenoparc in Valais.
• The Sion Theater is a public theater located in the city center of Sion. It offers a varied program of theater, dance and music, with shows for all ages and tastes.
• The Sion media library is a public media library located in the city center of Sion. It offers a wide selection of books, magazines and films, as well as digital services.

Numerous indoor leisure activities

A multitude of indoor activities for all tastes and all ages… ideal for having a pleasant and fun time, even in rainy weather.

• The Tourbillon Ice Rink, located at the foot of Tourbillon Castle, is open from November to March. It offers skating lessons, hockey matches and shows.
• Cinesion, Sion's cinema, is located in the city center, near the train station. It offers a varied program of films, including films in French, German and English.
• The Ancien Stand indoor Olympic swimming pool, open all year round, includes a 50-meter pool, a wading pool and a refreshment bar.
• The Bowling des Rottes in Conthey is open every day and offers bowling games for all ages.
• Kids Fun Park, located in the city center of Sion, near the train station, offers a wide variety of trampoline activities, for all ages and skill levels.
• Sion Escape and Escape World, two escape game centers in Sion. The favorite activity of challenge and puzzle lovers…
• Go-Diving, a Padi diving center and school in Sion, offers introductory diving experiences in the pool.
• We saved the best for last… RealFly obviously! An indoor freefall simulator located in Sion that offers you the unique sensation of freefall without having to jump from a plane.

Conclusion

Sion, the sunniest city in French-speaking Switzerland, offers a multitude of activities to do, even in rainy weather. Thanks to its many museums, cultural places and indoor leisure activities, Sion is an ideal destination for all ages and tastes. So, if the rain falls on you, don't let it get you down! Sion welcomes you with open arms, even in bad weather.

And don't hesitate to visit us at RealFly, to discover our “wind tunnel” or simply to sip a drink at the bar.

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