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The area around Veysonnaz has lots of beautiful places to visit, and things to see and do. Here are a few of the things that you can do in this area, and some suggestions based on our own experiences.
Places to visit When we first visited the Valais region, we were suprised by just how much there was to see and do. Here are a few places that we know about that we think are worth visiting. Sion - the capital of the Valais is just fifteen minutes from Veysonnaz. Famous for the two châteaus that overlook the city, Sion has a well conserved ancient part of the city, and a vibrant, modern centre. Saillon - the thermal baths at Saillon, only thirty minutes from Veysonnaz, are the perfect place to relax while on holiday. St-Léonard underground lake - the largest underground lake in Europe. Guided tours take visitors onto the lake - a real natural wonder. The Grand Dixence Dam - the highest dam in Europe. There are tours inside the dam, and a cable car to the top of the dam. The dam is at the head of the Val d'Herens, one of the most unspoilt valleys in Switzerland. Family days out Within an hour's drive from Veysonnaz, there are a number of places that are ideal for a family day out. Swiss Vapeur Parc a minature railway park, with lots of trains, bridges, tunnels, and scale models of some of Switzerland's best know landmarks. This is a brilliant place to visit, especially with children who like trains. We spent most of the day here riding around on the trains and admiring the model buildings. Labyrinthe Aventure - the world's largest permanent maze, with an adventure playground, minigolf and other activities. You can easily have spend an entire day here - the maze itself takes a few hours to explore fully, and then there are lots of games and other activities to try too, including the opportunity to have a go at riding some very strange bikes. Burgerbad thremal baths - a naturally heated swimming pool centre at Leukerbad, about 45 minutes drive from Veysonnaz. There is a good play pool for children, plus a flume and when we were there there were various inflatables in the outdoor pool - a very family friendly pool. Also, there are some very relaxing thremal baths. The setting is spectacular - definitely worth visiting. Happyland - a leisure park near to Sion that has a number of rides and attractions. We spend a day here trying out everything - the attractions are very varied so there will definitely be something for everyone. The mini rollercoaster was a huge hit with our children. Marécottes zoo and swimming pool - an alpine zoo, with all of the famous animals of the region, and a 70 metre long heated swimming pool carved out of the rocks |
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