History and description

The Stade de Tourbillon opened on August 11th, 1968. It replaced Sion's old Parc des Sports, a ground which had become too small after the club celebrated several successes from the late 1950s onwards. The new stadium initially consisted of a large covered main stand, a smaller covered stand on the other side, and two small uncovered stands on both ends.

The Stade de Tourbillon remained unchanged until 1986, when the club embarked on a gradual redevelopment program that would take until 1996 and included the construction of new covered stands.

In recent years, the stadium has undergone refurbishments to keep it eligible to host European matches.

How to get to Stade de Tourbillon

The Stade de Tourbillon is located in the east of the town of Sion, on the east bank of the river Rhone. It is a short distance from the town centre and main railway station. The walk from the centre takes about 15 minutes, and from the main railway station a few minutes more. Frequent direct trains connect Sion with Geneva in the west and Brig in the east. The journey from Geneva takes just under two hours, while the journey from Brig takes a little over thirty minutes. From other major Swiss cities, a change in Visp is required. Expect a journey between 1.5 and 2.5 hours.

Address: Rue des Echutes 38, 1950 Sion

Eat, drink, and sleep near Stade de Tourbillon

The Stade de Tourbillon is located in a residential neighbourhood. There is not much around in terms of eating and drinking, but Sion?s charming town centre is not too far away. There are various hotels to choose from in the town centre of Sion, or you can choose to stay at the nearby Ibis. Additionally, there are many options available in the nearby countryside if you're looking for something more scenic.

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Sion Tickets

Tickets for the Sion games can be bought online or at any of the Ticketcorner sales outlets. Tickets for the main stand cost from CHF 38.00 to CHF 72.00, while tickets for the terrace behind the goal cost from CHF 23.00.

Relevant Internet links

The official website of FC Sion provides information about tourism in Sion.