VISIT
The Fondation Rilke welcomes Fondation Rilke to the Maison de Courten, in the heart of Sierre. Discover the permanent exhibition, the literary walks, and practical information to help you plan your visit.
Exhibition
An immersive experience in five rooms
The new permanent exhibition a sensory journey through Rilke’s life, work, and world. Through manuscripts, letters, objects, audio, and digital tools, each room presents a different facet of the poet.
Self-guided or guided tours (FR/DE/EN).
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, March 13, 2026, 6 p.m.
Temporary exhibitions
From 2026, the Foundation will host temporary exhibitions. It collaborates with contemporary artists, researchers and schools.
Opening hours
Access
Admission fees
Guided tour (1h)
CHF 100
Accessibility
Languages
Region
Bookshop
The museum bookstore offers a selection of books by and about Rilke, in French, German, and other languages. You will find a variety of postcards, posters, and the Foundation’s publications.
New Releases
The Book of Hours and Related Poems. Edited by
, and Benjamin Krutzky. Historical-critical edition of Rilke’s works. Göttingen: Wallstein. November 2025. 648 pp., 17 partly color ill., cloth, dust jacket. 55 CHF.
The Sonnets to Orpheus. Edited by Christoph König. Historical-critical edition of Rilke’s works. Göttingen: Wallstein. November 2025. 656 pp., 19 illustrations (some in color), clothbound, dust jacket. 55 CHF.
Rilke in Valais / Rilke in Wallis.
Fondation Rilke permanent exhibition Fondation Rilke / Die DauerausstellungFondation Rilke (F/D). E-book (PDF). 12 CHF.
Poems in Two Languages / Poèmes en double version. Edited by Curdin Ebneter, Erich Unglaub. Basel. Schwabe, 2024 (= Publications of the Fondation Rilke ).
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guided tours
The Foundation regularly offers guided tours of the museum and educational programs. Please feel free to contact us to schedule a tour. These can be arranged for both small and large groups.
