Activities for children in Sion
Capital of Valais, Sion overlooks the Rhône plain from its two iconic hills, Valère and Tourbillon, crowned with their medieval silhouettes. This unique position gives the city a rare charm in the French-speaking part of Switzerland: it blends heritage, vineyards, and fresh air, all just a few minutes' walk from the center.
For families, Sion has the advantage of offering a true variety of experiences, regardless of the children's age. Little ones enjoy nature spaces and gentle walks, while older kids turn to living museums, escape games, or thrilling activities. Both young and old can find plenty to fill a day, whether it rains or shines.
Easily accessible by train or car, the city is well-suited for an impromptu outing as well as a planned weekend. This page brings together a selection of activities for children in Sion, designed to help you choose based on age, interest, and weather.
Our selection of family activities to do in Sion
13 activities for children
Outdoor swimming pool of Sitterie: the family swimming spot in Sion
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.
Cinésion Cinema in Sion: four screens and the La Lanterne Magique club
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.
Valère and Tourbillon in Sion: two castles to explore with the family
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.
Les Îles Vapeur Parc in Sion – a miniature train ride by the lake
At the Îles park in Sion, real little steam and electric trains take families on a gentle, playful journey full of outdoor technical discoveries.
Prison Island in Sion: cooperative adventure game for the family
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.
Budding explorers at the Valais Nature Museum (Sion)
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.
SionEscape, in Sion: escape game and investigations for families
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.
Alaïa Bay in Sion: family surfing in the heart of the Alps
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.
RealFly Sion: free fall simulator for the whole family
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.
Domaine des Îles in Sion: a day of nature and leisure with 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.
Le Spot – Pôle des Théâtres: family shows to discover
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.
Valais Art Museum in Sion: a creative interlude for the family
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.
Penitentiary Exhibition Center in Sion: an outing that gets the children talking
In the heart of Sion, the former Penitentiary prison has transformed into an exhibition center. A surprising, calm, and inspiring place, perfect for awakening children's curiosity all year round.
Why choose Sion for a family outing?
Sion concentrates, within a small perimeter, a density of activities that makes it an ideal destination for families from the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The city knows how to play on all fronts: culture, sports, nature, and treasure hunts coexist just minutes apart, making it easy to create a tailored program according to the children's ages and the mood of the moment.
On the cultural side, curious children have plenty to marvel at. The Valais Nature Museum brings to life the fauna, flora, and alpine landscapes, while the Valais Art Museum offers a sensitive look at the territory and its creators. The Penitentiary Exhibition Center, located in a former detention site, hosts often surprising temporary exhibitions that appeal to both parents and teenagers.
For families who enjoy live performances, Le Spot, the hub of Sion theaters, schedules events throughout the year that spark the imagination of the youngest. It's an opportunity for a slightly different outing, at dusk, to share a common emotion.
Thrill-seekers are not left out. Alaïa Bay, the wave pool that allows surfing all year round, offers a unique experience in Europe and delights sporty teens. RealFly, a free-fall simulator in a wind tunnel, provides the thrill of skydiving in complete safety, starting from a young age with supervision. Two places that turn a rainy day into a memorable adventure.
Families who enjoy thinking together will appreciate the escape games in the city. Prison Island offers various challenges to tackle as a team, room by room, while SionEscape immerses players in scenarios where everyone has a role to play. These are perfect activities to unite siblings or celebrate a birthday.
Finally, to breathe and expend energy without spending much or anything at all, the Domaine des Îles offers a large space of nature and leisure by the water, ideal for a picnic break, a swim, or simply letting the kids run around. Between heritage, thrills, and fresh air, Sion brings together all the ingredients for a successful family outing, whether for an afternoon or an entire weekend.
