Opening Hours

  • From 28 March to 8 November 2026
    10.00 – 18.00
    Last entry at 17.30 
    Castel Grande, the Castles of Montebello and Sasso Corbaro
  • From 9 November to 18 March 2027
    10.30 – 16.00
    Last entry at 15.30 
    During this period, only Castel Grande remains open.
    The castles of Montebello and Sasso Corbaro can only be visited in their outer and inner courtyards.

Tickets

Fortezza Pass

Combined ticket for the three castles

28.03.2026 – 08.11.2026

Adults CHF 28.–

Families (2 adult until 3 children)

Families (1 adult until 3 children)

CHF 70.–

CHF 54.–
Reduced tickets (Groups, students, children 6–16 years, seniors (+65) CHF 18.–
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Castel Grande

Available all year round

Adults CHF 15.–

Families (2 adult until 3 children)

Families (1 adult until 3 children)

CHF 35.–

CHF 23.–
Reduced tickets (Groups, students, children 6–16 years, seniors 65+) CHF 8.–
School classes (per pupil, up to two teachers free of charge) CHF 5.-
Free (holders of an AG Culture and children up to 5 years old)
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Castle of Montebello

28.03.2026 – 08.11.2026

Adults CHF 15.–

Families (2 adult until 3 children)

Families (1 adult until 3 children)

CHF 35.–

CHF 23.–
Reduced tickets (Groups, students, children 6–16 years, seniors 65+) CHF 8.–
School classes (per pupil, up to two teachers free of charge) CHF 5.-
Free (holders of an AG Culture and children up to 5 years old)
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Castle of Sasso Corbaro

28.03.2026 – 08.11.2026

Adults CHF 15.–

Families (2 adult until 3 children)

Families (1 adult until 3 children)

CHF 35.–

CHF 23.–
Reduced tickets (Groups, students, children 6–16 years, seniors 65+) CHF 8.–
School classes (per pupil, up to two teachers free of charge) CHF 5.-
Free (holders of an AG Culture and children up to 5 years old)
BUY

Expo Pass

Combined ticket for admission to the temporary exhibitions at Castel Grande, Sasso Corbaro and the Museo Villa dei Cedri.

 28.03.2026 – 08.11.2026

Single ticket CHF 30.–
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    How to get here

    The Fortress of Bellinzona can be visited entirely on foot or by public transport.

    Train

    Bellinzona, Stazione FFS

    Bus

    Bellinzona, Via Pellandini
    Bellinzona, Castello di Montebello
    Bellinzona, Castello di Sasso Corbaro

    Car

    Bellinzona Nord
    or Bellinzona centro exit

    Parking places
    Autosilo Piazza del Sole
    Parcheggi Montebello
    Parcheggi Sasso Corbaro

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      Castel Grande
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      Montebello
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      Sasso Corbaro

    Castel Grande

    Located near the Bellinzona train station, Castel Grande can be reached on foot via the Salita Castelgande panoramic route or by using the lift at Piazzetta della Valle. Finally, the route located on the bulwark offers direct access to the outer courtyard of the castle.
    Direct access to the castle by motor vehicles is not permitted. Numerous car parks are available in the vicinity of Castel Grande.

    The castle of Montebello can be reached on foot along the path that connects it with the historic town centre. The castle is a 10-minute walk from Piazza Collegiata (80m elevation gain).
    Bus line 4 towards Sasso Corbaro will take you to Montebello from Bellinzona station.

    Sasso Corbaro

    The castle of Sasso Corbaro can be reached on foot along the path that connects it with Monte Bello. The route is estimated to be about a 30-minute walk (150m elevation gain).
    Bus line 4 towards Sasso Corbaro will take you to the castle from Bellinzona station or from Montebello.

    Bulwark

    The bulwark can be accessed from the external courtyard of Castel Grande, from 12A Via Carlo Salvioni, or from Viale Portone between numbers 39 / 41.

    Fortezza Bellinzona

    Artù, the Castle train

    It runs until 8 November 2026

    The journey begins from the Bellinzona historic city centre and ends at the Montebello and Sasso Corbaro castles. Since it begins in the city centre, you can also catch a glimpse of the town’s main historical monuments. This option allows you to enjoy a tour lasting around an hour, with brief stops at the castles, or to stay longer and visit the exhibitions in Sasso Corbaro and Montebello before continuing your journey on the next service.

    Schedule

    • Sunday – Friday
      10.00, 11.20, 13.30, 15.00, 16.30; meeting Point Piazza Collegiata
    • Saturday
      11.20 and 13.30; meeting Point Piazza Governo
      15.00 and 16.30 meeting Point Piazza Collegiata

    Ticket prices

    Adult CHF 13.–
    Child CHF 5.–
    Family (2 adults + 2 children) CHF 31.–
    Students, senior CHF 10.-
    Adult Groups CHF 11.-
    Ticino Ticket CHF 9.-

     

    Accessibility

    The Fortress of Bellinzona took part in Pro Infirmis’s ‘Digital Accessibility Mapping’ project. The project was carried out in collaboration with and with the support of Ticino Tourism, the four regional tourism organisations and the Department of Education, Culture and Sport.

    Food and Drink

    Ristorante Castelgrande

    • Tuesday to Saturday from 19.00 to 00.00.
      Sunday and Monday closing days.
    • E-mail
    • +41 91 814 87 81
    MORE INFO

    Since 2011, the Scuola Specializzata Superiore Alberghiera e del Turismo (SSSAT) in Bellinzona has been running the catering and banqueting activities at the Castel Grande. Their aim is to create a space for practical and learning activities for students attending the hotel management section. They are given the opportunity to gain experience outside the school environment by being in direct contact with customers.

    The catering offer consists of two restaurants:
    The Ristorante Castelgrande, cited by the gastronomic guides Gault Millau with 15 points, Michelin, Guide Bleu with 7/10 and Falstaff with 86/100 (for up to 30 guests), offers gastronomic cuisine with a French touch revisited in a modern key.

    The Grotto San Michele, with its panoramic terrace (up to 60 guests) and characteristic vaulted hall (up to 30 guests), offers typical, local dishes with certified TICINO regio garantie suppliers and traditional medieval dishes according to Maestro Martino’s recipes.

    Banqueting is offered in the Banquet Hall (up to 120 guests): the ideal place for meetings with coffee breaks, company lunches or dinners, standing, weddings and special events.
    Since November 2000, Castelgrande and the neighbouring Montebello and Sasso Corbaro castles have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The picturesque setting is completed by the vineyards bordering the castle walls, which are cultivated with merlot grapes by the Mezzana Cantonal Agricultural Society.

    WEBSITE

    Grotto San Michele

    • Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30 a.m. to 00.00 p.m.
      Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      Closed on Mondays.
    • E-mail
    • +41 91 814 87 81
    MORE INFO

    Since 2011, the Scuola Specializzata Superiore Alberghiera e del Turismo (SSSAT) in Bellinzona has been running the catering and banqueting activities at the Castel Grande. Their aim is to create a space for practical and learning activities for students attending the hotel management section. They are given the opportunity to gain experience outside the school environment by being in direct contact with customers.

    The catering offer consists of two restaurants:
    The Ristorante Castelgrande, cited by the gastronomic guides Gault Millau with 15 points, Michelin, Guide Bleu with 7/10 and Falstaff with 86/100 (for up to 30 guests), offers gastronomic cuisine with a French touch revisited in a modern key.

    The Grotto San Michele, with its panoramic terrace (up to 60 guests) and characteristic vaulted hall (up to 30 guests), offers typical, local dishes with certified TICINO regio garantie suppliers and traditional medieval dishes according to Maestro Martino’s recipes.

    Banqueting is offered in the Banquet Hall (up to 120 guests): the ideal place for meetings with coffee breaks, company lunches or dinners, standing, weddings and special events.
    Since November 2000, Castelgrande and the neighbouring Montebello and Sasso Corbaro castles have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The picturesque setting is completed by the vineyards bordering the castle walls, which are cultivated with merlot grapes by the Mezzana Cantonal Agricultural Society.

    WEBSITE

    Osteria Sasso Corbaro

    • Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 00.00.
      Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00
      Closed on Mondays.
    • E-mail
    • +41 91 825 55 32
    MORE INFO

    The newly organised Osteria features a garden terrace and has been expanded by a new intimite hall (Sala del Cavaliere). The restaurant offers a wide range of culinary delights: Grandmother’s cooking, grill specialties, fish, game, risotto, vegetables, all complemented by the appropriate wine. A congenial meeting place for friends and family in unique and historic ambience. Booking is recommended.

    WEBSITE
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