Sierre

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Tourist Information ,

Place de la Gare 10 ,

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+41 27 455 85 35 ,

[email protected] .

M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa 09:00–17:00, Su 09:00–13:00 .

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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 / Road

From the A9 motorway north of the city, either exit Sierre-Ouest or Sierre-Est can be taken to access Sierre.

The city centre is quite compact and it is possible to walk to most places.

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Hôtel de Ville

( Right outside the main entrance to the train station ).

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.

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Château des Vidômes .

Not accessible to the public .

A castle from the 15th century and Sierre's oldest building.

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Church Sainte-Catherine .

Baroque style church from the 17th century.

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Notre-Dame des Marais .

The old church of Sierre, built in the 14th century.

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The Wine Museum in Sierre-Salgesch ,

Rue Ste-Catherine 6 ,

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+41 27 456 35 25 ,

[email protected] .

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 .

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Foire de Ste-Catherine .

Monday and Tuesday of the last or second last week of November .

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VINEA wine fair

( Around the Hôtel de Ville ),

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+41 27 456 31 44 ,

[email protected] .

Two days in early September .

Wine fair showcasing wines from around Switzerland.

Fr. 30 per day .

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Fondation Rilke ,

Rue du Bourg 30 ,

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+41 27 456 26 46 ,

[email protected] .

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.

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Didier de Courten ,

Rue du Bourg 1 ,

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+41 27 455 13 51 ,

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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 .

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Sierre is known for its wine.

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Œnothèque Château de Villa ,

Rue de Sainte-Catherine 4 ,

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+41 27 456 24 29 ,

[email protected] .

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.

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Hôtel de la Poste ,

Rue du Bourg 2 ,

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+41 27 456 57 60 ,

[email protected] .

Fr. 140 .

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Local shops in Sierre offer Swiss souvenirs, watches, chocolate, and regional products. ATMs are widely available.

Take the funiculaire up to Crans Montana .

Sion , the capital of the canton, is only 10 minutes away by train.

Routes through Sierre

Lausanne

←

Sion

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Geneva Airport

Brig

→

Visp

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Brig

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