Château de Villa, Sierre

Château de Villa is a medieval castle in Sierre with thick stone walls that today functions as a restaurant with an attached wine cellar. The cellar houses approximately 780 wines from about 120 local producers in the Valais region.

The building dates from the medieval period and has shaped Sierre's appearance for centuries. Its development reflects the architectural history of the Valais region and its economic ties to winemaking and hospitality.

The castle shapes the culinary life of Sierre through its connections with local winemakers and cheese producers of the Valais region. Visitors experience the food culture here, where dishes and wines come from nearby sources and traditional recipes are maintained.

The castle is located in central Sierre and is easily reached on foot or by public transportation. Visitors should know that reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and for group visits.

The wine cellar is known for rare varieties from steep mountain slopes of the Valais, grown only with great effort. These hard-to-reach vineyards produce valued wines that are rarely found elsewhere.

Location: Sierre

Part of: list of cultural properties in Sierre

Address: Rue Sainte-Catherine 2, 3960 Sierre

GPS coordinates: 46.29411,7.52134

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26