Top Things to do in Canton of Valais
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps
At the foot of the Swiss Alps lies Valais, "the valley." This fabled region is a year-round favorite, with spectacular skiing in the winter and superb hiking in summer. The Matterhorn, the Great St. Bernard Pass and Zermatt are the stars of the area, but glaciers, lakes, mountain paths, castle-churches and a wealth of resorts also beckon. Visit L'Hospice du Grand St. Bernard to see the animals who helped the monks rescue travelers or the Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Roman ruins that now house modern art.
Restaurants in Canton of Valais
1. Cherries Walks
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
Hi I am a Swiss-Americano Mountain Leader. I take people on walking tours (with snowshoes in the winter) all over the European Alps. I am based in Verbier Switzerland and do a lot of guiding here, but I love to discover new places and am fascinated by flora and nature. Let's plan a trip together!
2. Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune
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5.0 based on 110 reviews
Le parcours de visite est basé sur la lumière et l’image, symboles de la connaissance et de la foi. Il raconte une histoire exceptionnelle: celle d’une communauté religieuse vivante, miraculeusement préservée et constituant le témoignage unique d’une activité spirituelle et culturelle sans équivalent dans le monde occidental chrétien. Consciente de l’importance mondiale de son patrimoine historique et culturel, l’Abbaye de Saint-Maurice a décidé de l’ouvrir au public à l’occasion de son Jubilé. La visite de son Site culturel et patrimonial débute dans la basilique qui date du 17e siècle. Vous parcourez ensuite le site archéologique des anciennes églises – aussi appelé site du Martolet – qui résulte de dix années de fouilles. Enfin, vous traversez les catacombes avant de découvrir le Trésor abbatial.
3. Trapgame
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5.0 based on 669 reviews
Trapgame is an Escape Room where you gonna be the hero of your own adventure! Try to resolve all our enigmas and become the new detective! Win or stay in!
Reviewed By HMD1820
We love taking the kids to escape rooms. We have tried two at Trapgame. The staff were wonderful. Alcatraz was the best we experienced both at Trapgame as well as elsewhere. That being said, Sherlock’s Home was also quite entertaining.
4. House of Supersaxo (Maison Supersaxo)
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
5. Museum of Archaeology (Musee cantonal d'archeologie)
6. Baroque Church
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
7. Fondation Pierre Gianadda
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4.5 based on 687 reviews
Reviewed By trekkingandmore
We went in late afternoon for a visit to this splendid museum with a large sculpture garden, ending with a beer in the small cafe in the garden. A wonderful place to enjoy.
8. Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis
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4.5 based on 901 reviews
The Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis offers insight into the development of Zermatt. It shows the triumph and tragedy surrounding the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Here one is immersed in the mountain world of past generations: One sees how the people lived in Zermatt in the 19th century and shudder at the sight of the broken rope from the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. Four of the seven climbers lost their lives at that time. And one looks in wonder at “Theo,” the 16th century mercenary who did not succeed in crossing the Theodul Pass.
Reviewed By carrie3633 - Princeton, United States
This museum is free if you have a Swiss travel pass and was very interesting with the exhibits that you could go in and touch. The inside of typical Swiss cabins was interesting and they had all the animals that could be seen in the wild. They also had a great movie about mountain rescues. A lot to see and kids should also find it interesting too.
9. Stockalper Palace
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Kaspar Stockalper was an early capitalist genius. He simply sold and bought everything that promised to be profitable on those days. His impressive palace in Brig is a testimony to his wealth and worldly power. The building is the biggest private building of the 17th century in Switzerland. Visit this representative castle and learn about the symbolism and the history of that place. The adjoining gardens as well as the exhibition "Passage Simplon" are worth a visit too. Opening Hours and Guided Tours Summer 1 May - 31 October 2016 Tuesday - Sunday 9.30 am / 10.30 am / 1.30 pm / 2.30 pm / 3.30 pm / 4.30 pm* * May and October: no tours at 4.30 pm
Reviewed By A_Baden2014 - Baden, Switzerland
We engaged a private guide during the visit - was fantastic and very informative tour from historical and architecture perspectives. Must see place in Brig!
10. Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Tufus92 - Bucharest, Romania
The museum is located in center of Crans Montana, canton of Valais, Switzerland. The museum is a heaven for those passionate about the history of railroads and miniatures. The museum does not have a continuous schedule, but the afternoon is closed for 2 hours, from 13.00 to 15.00.
