DESTINATION GUIDE

Valais

Alpine thrills, sunny valleys, family fun year-round

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An honest read on this corner of Switzerland

Valais/Wallis is a spectacular Swiss Alpine region of iconic peaks, glacier views, sunny vineyards and charming mountain resorts. Families can mix easy scenic train rides, suspension bridges, castles, water parks and museums with world-class hiking, skiing and relaxing lakeside moments. From Zermatt and the Matterhorn to Verbier, Crans-Montana and the Rhône Valley, it offers a rich blend of nature, adventure and local culture in every season.

KIDS LOVE IT BECAUSE

3 reasons our team flagged

  • They can ride mountain trains to amazing viewpoints like Gornergrat and see huge peaks up close.

  • There are fun family attractions such as Aquaparc, Swiss Vapeur Parc and Happyland.

  • Castles, bridges and hands-on museums make history and adventure feel like play.

CURATED FOR FAMILIES

Curated places & activities

Aggregated from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and Wikivoyage, then ranked by our editorial team for family fit.

Ranked by family relevance

1
THEME PARK

Swiss Vapeur Parc

Swiss Vapeur Parc delights children with rideable miniature steam trains winding through beautifully landscaped gardens.

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2
THEME PARK

Happyland

Happyland New is a compact amusement park with gentle rides and attractions that are perfect for younger kids.

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3
WATER PARK

Aquaparc

Aquaparc offers slides, wave pools and family-friendly water play areas for a fun-filled day whatever the weather.

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4

Gornergrat

Viewpoint

Gornergrat is an easy-to-reach mountain viewpoint by cogwheel train with unforgettable Matterhorn panoramas kids will remember.

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5

Matterhorn Museum

Museum

The Matterhorn Museum uses immersive exhibits and models to bring the story of Zermatt and its famous peak to life for children.

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6

Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard

Museum

Barryland lets families meet the iconic Saint Bernard dogs and learn their rescue history in an engaging museum setting.

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9

Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

Attraction

The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge gives adventurous families a thrilling but safe high-altitude walk with big valley views.

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10

Goms Bridge

Attraction

Goms Bridge is an impressive yet family-manageable suspension footbridge that turns a simple hike into an exciting outing.

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11

Pissevache

Waterfall

Pissevache waterfall is an easy stop where kids can feel the spray and enjoy the power of nature up close.

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12

Tourbillon Castle

Ruins

The ruins of Château de Tourbillon invite children to explore old walls and towers while enjoying panoramic views over Sion.

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13

Painted House (former Inn)

Castle

Château de Vaas mixes an atmospheric old castle with exhibitions about local winegrowing that parents and older kids can enjoy together.

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14

Lötschen Valley museum

Museum

The Lötschentaler Museum introduces families to traditional valley life with costumes, masks and objects that spark kids’ curiosity.

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15

Napoleon barracks in the Gondo gorge ("Old Barracks")

Museum

Alte Kaserne, as part of an ecomuseum, offers hands-on insights into rural Valais life that school-age children find engaging.

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16

Artillery Fort of Champex

Museum

The artillery fort at Champex-Lac lets kids walk through tunnels and gun emplacements, bringing Swiss military history to life.

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17

Onyx

Museum

The satellite ground station at Brentjong fascinates tech-minded kids with its giant antennas and links to modern communication.

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18

Le Petit-Chasseur

Archaeological site

The Petit-Chasseur necropolis offers a glimpse into prehistoric times that can enrich a short, educational family stop in Sion.

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19

Supersaxo House

Attraction

Maison Supersaxo is a historic townhouse whose architecture and central location make an easy cultural detour with older kids.

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20

Montorge castle ruin

Castle

Château de Montorge combines castle ruins and a hilltop walk that lets children burn energy while discovering local history.

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SOURCES · OPENSTREETMAP · WIKIDATA · WIKIVOYAGE · TRIBES EDITORIAL

Stays we'd actually book in Valais

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