Activities for children in Sion

Looking for a family cinema outing in the heart of Valais? The Cinésion, in Sion, is the region’s largest complex with its four screens, and it even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. Central and easy to reach, perfect in any weather.

Want to turn back time with your children? In Sion, two twin hills each have their fortress: Valère, with its fortified basilica and museum, and Tourbillon, with its medieval ruins to explore freely. A family outing combining history, panoramic views, and fresh air, just a stone's throw from the CFF train station.

In Sion, the Valais Nature Museum awakens children's curiosity with alpine wildlife, rocks, and the seasons. A calm, clever, and inspiring visit, perfect all year round.

In the heart of Sion, SionEscape offers immersive rooms and urban investigations for the whole family. Clever puzzles, 60 to 90 minutes of gameplay, and an adventure to share.

A Fort Boyard-style challenge in the heart of Sion: cells filled with puzzles and cooperative challenges, perfect for pre-teens and teens. A fun indoor outing, to be enjoyed in any weather.

In Sion, RealFly offers the sensation of free fall without an airplane or vertigo. An indoor adventure, supervised and fun, from the age of 5. Perfect in any weather for a memorable outing.

A reference point for choosing child-friendly shows in French-speaking Switzerland. Tips, ages, booking, and access: everything to prepare for a smooth theater outing.

In the heart of Sion, the Valais Art Museum offers a visual journey that speaks to both children and adults. A gentle, curious, and inspiring visit for all seasons.

Feeling like a big bowl of freshness with the kids when the sun is shining in Sion? The Sitterie outdoor swimming pool features pools, a wading pool, and a large lawn for a family swimming day, just a stone's throw from the Valais city center.

Want to turn back time with your children? In Sion, two twin hills each have their fortress: Valère, with its fortified basilica and museum, and Tourbillon, with its medieval ruins to explore freely. A family outing combining history, panoramic views, and fresh air, just a stone's throw from the CFF train station.

In the heart of Sion, SionEscape offers immersive rooms and urban investigations for the whole family. Clever puzzles, 60 to 90 minutes of gameplay, and an adventure to share.

At the Îles park in Sion, real little steam and electric trains take families on a gentle, playful journey full of outdoor technical discoveries.

Want to catch your first wave in Valais? Alaïa Bay in Sion offers a unique surf pool in Europe. A safe and supervised spot, perfect for introducing children and enjoying a session with the family.

Between lakes, beaches, and wide open spaces, the Domaine des Îles in Sion is a breath of fresh air for families. You can play, swim, cycle, picnic… without rushing.

Tree climbing, zip lines, and nature by the water: the Adventure Park of Sion, at the Domaine des Îles, offers a sporty and fun outing for families, from spring to autumn.

Want to swim with the family even when the weather isn't suitable? The indoor pool in Grône, nestled in the Rhône valley at the foot of the Val de Réchy, opens its large pool to you for a good part of the year. Little beginners and experienced swimmers alike find their place there, sheltered from the Valais weather.

Want to take a family swim with a stunning view of the Rhône Valley? The Chaëdoz Pool, in Haute-Nendaz, welcomes you in the summer in an alpine setting: a large heated pool, a paddling pool for the little ones, and a snack bar to catch your breath between dives.

Feeling like having a cozy moment with family, feet in warm water and eyes on the peaks? At the Grands Bains d'Hérémence, right in the heart of Valais, both young and old can splash around all year long in a large outdoor pool and indoor pools, with a children's area just for them starting from 4 years old.

Want a day of splashing in the Valaisan sun? At the Bains de Géronde in Sierre, your children can swim laps in the heated pools, splash around in the water play area, and slide down the big slide, all against the lush backdrop of Lake Géronde.

Fancy climbing through the trees as a family, above Vercorin? At Sigeroulaz, reached by cable car, Forêt Aventure rolls out its treetop adventure courses and ziplines in the high-altitude forest. Thrills, height and fresh air guaranteed, from the moment children are 110 cm tall.

Fancy an easy, pushchair-friendly nature walk above Sion? In Arbaz, the Five Ponds Tour rolls out a 6.4 km loop visiting several ponds, with picnic areas by the water. A free and restful walk, perfect for families.

Fancy letting the children burn off energy for free in Anzère? On the pedestrian village square, a large playground and a pump track await young and old: swings, slides, climbing structures and a bumpy track for bikes and scooters. Free access, in the heart of the resort.

Fancy lacing up your skates as a family in Anzère? In winter, a free-access ice rink sets up on the village square, a stone's throw from the playground. Free skating in a mountain setting, skate hire nearby: the resort's simplest ice outing.