Walliser Rebbau- und Weinmuseum

About the museum

At the initiative of the Provins, a foundation was set up in 1982 to give Valais a museum of vine and wine. After the search for a location, the concept of Siders and Salgesch was chosen; it was realized by ethnologist Isabelle Raboud. The vineyard trail was inaugurated in 1990, the Zumofenhaus in Salgesch opened in 1991, and the museum in the Château de Villa in Siders in 1992.

In 2000 the museum had to leave the Château de Villa because it became an Önothek (wine shop and tasting room). At the same time the Salgesch site grew through an adjoining barn. From 2009 a new exhibition space for temporary exhibitions has been available in Siders, next to the Château de Villa. In 2015 Salgesch was redesigned by Holzer Kobler from Zurich and has since been called the Weinmuseum.

Today the museum forms a unit of two exhibition sites and one vineyard trail. In Salgesch the permanent exhibition in thirteen rooms shows the history of Valais viticulture, from the work of the winegrowers and soils to the grape harvest, cellars and tasting. In Siders, changing thematic exhibitions are the focus. The vineyard trail links both sites and the German- and French-speaking parts of Valais.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition in thirteen rooms in Salgesch (German, French, English)
• Six-kilometre vineyard trail between Siders and Salgesch with information boards
• One admission ticket is valid for both exhibition sites, for one year
• Guided tours and wine hikes all year round on request

Permanent exhibitions

• Rebe und Wein im Wallis, eine spannende Geschichte! – Thirteen rooms in Salgesch show the knowledge of the winegrowers, the role of the soils, grape harvest, cellars and tasting.
• Rebweg Sierre–Salgesch – A six-kilometre path through the vineyards with numerous information boards connects the two museum sites.

Founded

1991

Operated by

Stiftung Walliser Reb- und Weinmuseum

Director

Delphine Niederberger

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Valais Museum Night on November 14, 2026 (11:00–22:00, free)

The admission ticket is valid for both exhibition sites and for one year from the exhibition date. Reduced rates: Matterhorn Gotthard Pass 50%, KulturLegi 30%, Carte d'hôte Sierre-Salgesch 20%; Passeport Valaisan and Dipi pass: one paid admission equals one free admission. Free admission with: AG culturel, Amis du Musée, AMS/ICOM, Carte Ambassadeur du Valais, Pass Bienvenue Sion-Sierre, Schweizer Museumspass, Raiffeisen, Swiss Travel Pass, Vinum Montis.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Both exhibition sites are in historic buildings; according to the museum, small rooms and stairs make a visit harder for people with limited mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Family ticket (up to 3 children under 16); school programs such as "Es wimmelt im Rebberg" for classes from cycle 2.

Getting there & parking

Siders: Rue Ste-Catherine 6; Salgesch: Museumsplatz 1. The vineyard trail is about 6 kilometres long, with 200 metres of elevation gain and about 2.5 hours' walking time.

Amenities & dining

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