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Siders (French: Sierre), pleasantly situated on a number of hills and nestling among vineyards, is a small town in the Valais blessed with a great deal of sunshine. Wine-growing and cultural events are both of great importance here. Thanks to its central position, Siders is also an ideal starting point for lots of excursions.

Sierre at a glance

Siders is advantageously positioned on the border between Upper and Lower Valais and on the language border between French and German. The Romans called it "the town of a hundred hills". On some of these hills, castles and fortresses were built and settlements grew up round about them. Today, these settlements have joined together to form the little town of Siders. At its heart are the richly decorated Town Hall and the picturesque Rue du Bourg, lined with historic houses and the parish church of Ste-Catherine.

Many artists have fallen in love with the location and culture of the town. Perhaps the most well-known of them was Rainer Maria Rilke, who was so enthusiastic about the town and its surroundings that he lived here from 1921 until he died in 1926. There is a museum dedicated to the German-speaking writer.

The area around Siders is one of Switzerland's most important wine-growing regions. The Fendant, made of the Chasselas grape, is the most famous product of the Valais. The equivalent for red wines is the Dôle from Pinot Noir grapes. If you take the Vineyard Trail, (which links the two sites of the Valais Wine and Vineyard Museum), you will learn more about the region's fine wines.

Over 640 selected Grand Crus from more than 102 vineyards are ready for winetasting in the Oenotheque at the Château de Villa. A raclette dinner and other specialties of the region perfectly complete a cozy evening.

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  • Hôtel Au Terminus 3 Stars

    Sierre, Valais

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  • Hôtel La Grotte

    Sierre, Valais

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  • Colline de Daval

    Sierre, Valais

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  • Hôtel de la Poste

    Sierre, Valais

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  • Hotel Casino 3 Stars

    Sierre, Valais

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  • Hotel Crans-Ambassador 5 Stars

    Recommended by Switzerland Tourism

    Crans-Montana, Valais

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  • Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences 5 Stars

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    Crans-Montana, Valais

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  • Six Senses Crans-Montana 5 Stars

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    Crans-Montana, Valais

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  • Hostellerie du Pas de l'Ours 5 Stars

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    Crans-Montana, Valais

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  • Sierre Stand up paddle on the Rhône

    Experience a stand up paddle on the Rhône without a guide. You get all the equipment and are taken... from CHF 790
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    valid: 01.05.2025 - 15.10.2025

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  • Sierre Gourmet tour through Sierre – On foot or by E-Bike

    For your next outing in Sierre, whether with friends, family or for a special occasion, the Sierre... from CHF 99
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    valid: 14.03.2025 - 31.12.2025

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  • Sierre Coffret Valais - 10 wines, 10 grape varieties

    Made by the workshops of the Saint-Hubert Foundation, this foldable wooden box is made entirely of... from CHF 299
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    valid: 14.03.2025 - 31.12.2025

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  • Sierre Sierre - Wine and raclette break

    Because some places in the Sierre region are not to be missed, this special package offers you the... from CHF 79
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    valid: 14.03.2025 - 30.12.2025

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  • Sierre Morge Canyoning for beginners from Sierre

    This canyoning adventure for beginners takes you through the deep gorges of the river La Morge. You... from CHF 170
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    valid: 15.04.2025 - 15.10.2025

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  • Sierre Gondo Simplon advanced canyoning

    Experience an extreme canyoning tour for advanced canyoners in Gondo on the Simplon. A special gorge... from CHF 172
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    valid: 15.04.2025 - 15.10.2025

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  • Sierre Wine Tasting

    Meet at the wine cellar or at the Castel de Daval for a guided tasting of five wines. Set off on a... from CHF 15
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  • Sierre Valais-brand grands crus box

    What is it?Every month, enjoy one white and one red Valais-brand wines from Valais’s wine cellars... from CHF 75
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    valid: 14.03.2025 - 31.12.2025

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  • Sierre Sierre / Salgesch - Tasting package

    In order to make your life easier, Sierre Tourisme has created the first standard wine tasting... from CHF 15
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    valid: 14.03.2025 - 31.12.2025

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