Carnival in Sion is a big affair. The main procession through the old town is a delight to watch. Locals enter into the carnival spirit and dress up in costume, Guggenmusik bands play, confetti is thrown and shot into the air by giant cannons and there is a party atmosphere in the town. Carnival events […]
Shopping in Sion. Part 1 – The Friday Market
The Friday market – A lively atmosphere in the centre of town. The Friday Market in Sion takes place in the “Vieille Ville” (in the old part of town). Between 08:00 and 14:00 in the summer (09:00 – 14:00 in the winter) the central streets are lined with a variety of stands with market traders selling everything […]
Discover Family activities in and around Sion with Trek Leaders Carey and Mark
British couple living in Bramois recommend their favourite local places If you are looking for family-friendly activities for young children in and around Sion, you could do no better than to follow in the footsteps of intrepid tour leaders Carey and Mark Faulkner. The couple, who live in Bramois, run trekking and adventure holidays in […]
Hiking in the Valais – Hundreds of hikes to choose from.
There are hundreds of walks and hikes on offer in the Valais to suit all capabilities. The Canton’s own website lists many of these: from “marmot trails” to glacier walks and wine trails, to the “Mark Twain” trail or hikes around lakes. Bloggers can also guide you – “Marmot Post” has a good overview of […]
Sion’s bid to host the Winter Olympics 2026
It would make Sion a household name across the world. The ambitious CHF 1.98billion bid to bring the 2026 Winter Olympics to Switzerland is gathering force and, if successful, could be a wonderful boost for the town’s economy and culture. Organisers claim that it would bring vast-ranging benefits to the region and to the whole […]
