Sion

Sion (Sitten) is the capital of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. With a population of 35,000 it is the largest city in the canton and a regional centre. The cantonal administration as well as many of the higher schools are located here.

Travel to Sion

The train is probably the easiest way to make it into Sion. Half hourly trains arrive from Brig and Geneva passing through all major towns in Valais. Regional trains also depart half hourly in either direction. Eurocity trains on the Geneva - Milan line as well as seasonal TGV trains from Paris stop here at irregular intervals.

Sion lies on the A9 highway and has two exits (Sion-Est and Sion-Ouest) either of which can be used to access the downtown.

How to get around in Sion

There are public buses running around the city, however and the frequencies are not that great and a big part of the historical core of the city is not accessible by bus. The city is largely walkable and as such walking might be the most convenient way of getting around the city.

What to see in Sion

Sion Valere Castle 20070730 - View of the Basilique de Valère.|Basilique de Valère

The Basilique de Valère and the Château de Tourbillon are the two most prominent sights in Sion. They stand on two neighbouring hills and can be see from far. Nevertheless they are relatively easy to walk to from the downtown and the views are breathtaking.

• Basilique de Valère - 46.233611, 7.364444 - Valère Basilica Sion valere - The Valère basilica, is a fortified church situated on a hill in the old town. The church (Notre-Dame de Valère) was built during the 12th and 13th centuries and obtained the rank of minor basilica at the time of the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1984.
• Château de Tourbillon - 46.2364, 7.3667 - Tourbillon Castle Tourbillon (Sion, Schweiz 2006) - The Tourbillon castle is situated on a hill and faces the Basilique de Valère, located on the opposite hill. The castle is currently in a state of ruins following a fire in 1788
• Tour des Sorciers - Rue de la Tour 3, 1950 Sion 46.2349, 7.35761 - Tour des Sorciers, Sion, Switzerland - This building called 'Witch tower' used to be a guard tower in the 14th century. In later times it has been used as a prison and was specifically used for questioning under torture of alleged witches, where it got its name from.
• Gothic Church of Our Lady of Sion - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Sion | 46.23404, 7.35934 - Sion Gothic Church Kathedrale Unserer Lieben Frau Sitten - Notre-Dame de Sion - This is the cathedral of the diocese of Sion, which encompasses most of the Valais. The church building as it can be seen today was built in the 15th and 16th century in Gothic style on the foundations of older churches that have been in place since the 8th century. The Romanic tower was built earlier in the early 13th century.

Best things to do in Sion

FC Sion - FC Sion is a top league Swiss soccer team located in town.

• Valaisroule - 46.2326, 7.3574 ☎ +41 79 127 50 22 | Opening Hours: W-Su 09:00-12:15 and 13:00-18:00 from June to October Fr. 0 - Located at the Place de la Planta and close to the train station in Châteauneuf-Conthey. A bike can be rented for free for 4 hours with a deposit of Fr. 20. Children's bike, trailers, children's seats and electro bikes are available.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Sion

While Sion might seem like a bit of a backwater town to outsiders, it is actually the largest city in the region. Here you can find a couple of the very few departmental stores of the Valais as well as well stocked supermarkets. If you rented a self-catered apartment in the mountains and count on cooking anything with non-basic ingredients, this will be the place for you to stock up.

• Manor - Avenue du Midi 3 46.2310, 7.3592 ☎ +41 27 327 26 99 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:30-18:30, Friday 08:30-20:00, Saturday 08:00-17:00 - Departmental store in the downtown. Has a section with souvenirs as well as an expensive supermarket with a good selection of local and regional products.

Halal Restaurants in Sion

Most of the traditional restaurants are located within the old town around the pedestrian area. However there are also quite a few choices outside the centre or closer to the train station, so it pays of to have a walk around. Au Vieux Valais | Rue de St. Théodule 3 46.23296, 7.35942 ☎ +41 27 322 72 72 - Restaurant in the old town serving local dishes as well as fondue.

• Brasserie du Grand-Pont | Rue du Grand-Pont 6 46.23360, 7.36061 ☎ +41 27 322 20 96 - This restaurants has tables outside in the middle of the town centre in the pedestrian zone.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Sion

Sion - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Sion, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Sion. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Sion and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Sion. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Sion, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Sion, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Sion without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Sion is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Sion.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Plan wisely, this area can be a little expensive depending on the time of year. And during the winter months many Hotels and Hostels will be closed so if one is planning on making Sion more than a day trip, try to come after April.

• Hotel Elite | Avenue du Midi 6 46.23058, 7.35869 ☎ +41 27 322 03 27 from Fr. 130
• Sion Youth Hostel - Auberge de jeunesse | Rue de l'Industrie 2 46.226, 7.358 Take the back exit of the train station ☎ +41 27 323 74 70 Checkin - 17:00-22:00 / Check-out: 08:00-10:00 Bed from Fr. 33, single room Fr. 55

Nearby

• Anzère GPS 46.296,7.398| is a mountain resort around 15km from Sion. Take the bus up from the main station (40 minutes) for some skiing in winter or hiking in summer.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Sion

• Venture further up the main valley into the German speaking towns of Visp and Brig.
• Take a trip to one of the nearby mountain resorts such as Crans Montana.
• Take the train in direction of the Lake Geneva and stop at Montreux to visit the iconic Chillon Castle, which sits on a rock in the lake.

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