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Sierre
Spend a half‑day to see the town centre and the Wine Museum, then a quick trip to Crans‑Montana or Sion; one night is enough.
Sierre is a compact Valais town known for wine and a 17th‑century town hall. Trains arrive half‑hourly, the funicular to Crans‑Montana is 500 m away, and most sights are walkable. One night covers the museum, a short wine‑fair visit and a day‑trip to nearby Alpine spots.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- SIR
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sierre117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sierre, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).Switzerland-wide
- SIM or eSIMSwisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.Switzerland-wide
- Tap waterTap and fountain water is excellent.Switzerland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.Switzerland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Switzerland-wide
- SafetySierre is a safe small town; typical precautions apply: keep valuables on you in trains and watch for icy sidewalks in winter.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost CHF 1–2 (≈ US$2–3); restaurants and department stores are free for customers.Switzerland-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 144 ambulance · 118 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturday in small towns and all day Sunday, except stations and airports.Switzerland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSIR Sion Airport.
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; the SBB/CFF station is central and half‑hourly regional trains connect to Brig, Visp and Sion.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFr 4–6
- Metro or bus ridePublic transport ticket (regional)Fr 4–6 (check)
- Budget bedHotel room at Hôtel de la Poste, a night, per roomCHF 140 (≈ US$180)
- Mid-range bedHotel room at Hôtel de la Poste, a night, per roomCHF 140 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedHotel room at Hôtel de la Poste, a night, per roomCHF 140 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 80 (≈ US$100) · Mid CHF 120 (≈ US$150) · High CHF 200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SIR Sion Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sierre: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable; the SBB/CFF station is central and half‑hourly regional trains connect to Brig, Visp and Sion. The funicular to Crans‑Montana is a 5‑minute walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Crans-Montana
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Funicular from Sierre station, about 5 min walk, 10 min ride
Ski area and mountain views; runs year‑round.
Sion
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Regional train, 10 min ride
Canton capital, historic old town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hôtel de la Poste
Central, close to train station; rooms from Fr 140 per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Fr 80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- Fr 120–200 excl. bed
- High
- Fr 200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room at Hôtel de la Poste1 × 3 nights × CHF 140 | CHF 420 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × CHF 120 | CHF 720 |
| SBB regional train Sierre‑Sion round‑trip2 × CHF 30 | CHF 60 |
| Funicular to Crans‑Montana (round‑trip)2 × CHF 12 | CHF 24 |
| Wine Museum entry (both sites)2 × CHF 6 | CHF 12 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 206 per person per day, bed included | CHF 1,236≈ US$1,600 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Fr 4–6 |
| Glass of wine (local) | Fr 8–12 |
| Meal at Didier de Courten (set) | Fr 180 |
| Public transport ticket (regional) | Fr 4–6 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last regional train departs around 22:30; check winter timetables.Last regional train departs around 10:30 PM; check winter timetables.
- Museum entry fee Fr 6 covers both sites; opening hours end in October.
- Funicular may close for maintenance in winter (check schedule).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 118
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Emergency
- Police117
- Ambulance144
- Fire118
- General emergency112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sierre → Sion (regional train): ≈ Fr 30, 10 min (check)
- Funicular Sierre → Crans‑Montana: ≈ Fr 12 round‑trip, 10 min (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sierre. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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