Opening Hours

Tickets
Bellinzona Pass
Adults | CHF 28.– |
Families (2 adults + 3 children) | CHF 70.– |
Reduced tickets (Groups, students, children 6–16 years, seniors (+65) | CHF 18.– |
Castel Grande
Adults | CHF 15.– |
Families (2 adults + 3 children) | CHF 35.– |
Reduced tickets (Groups, students, children 6–16 years, seniors (+65) | CHF 8.– |
Montebello
Adults | CHF 10.– |
Families (2 adults + 3 children) | CHF 20.– |
Reduced tickets (Groups, students, children 6–16 years, seniors (+65) | CHF 5.– |
Sasso Corbaro
Adults | CHF 15.– |
Families (2 adults + 3 children) | CHF 35.– |
Reduced tickets (Groups, students, children 6–16 years, seniors (+65) | CHF 8.– |
Benefits of the Bellinzona Pass
Ticino Ticket
Offer available to anyone staying in a hotel or other accommodation facility in Ticino (hotels, youth hostels, and campsites). It enables you to travel for free on public transport in the Canton and to access various tourist attractions in the region for free or with a discount, including a discount on the Bellinzona Pass (30%).
How to get here
The Fortress of Bellinzona can be visited entirely on foot or by public transport.
to get here
By train
From Milan: 1 h 40 min
From Zurich: 1 h e 40 min
Bellinzona, stazione
Ferrovie Federali Svizzere FFS
Viale Stazione
6500 Bellinzona
Rail Service: 0848 44 66 88
www.ffs.ch
From the train station follow the signs.
By car
From Zurich:
Motorway A2, direction San Gottardo-Chiasso-Italia.
Recommended exit: Bellinzona Nord, follow A2 direction Strada 2 in Arbedo-Castione. Exit 45-Bellinzona from A13/E43.
From Milan:
Motorway A9 Autostrada dei Laghi, direction Como – San Gottardo
or motorway A8, direction Varese – Stabio (Gaggiolo).
recommended exit: In Tirada/Strada 2 in Camorino, Bellinzona, Svizzera. Exit 47-Bellinzona Sud from A2.
Please note that in order to drive on Swiss motorways it is necessary to have a motorway sticker to affix to the car window (cost CHF 40, valid from January to December); it can be purchased at customs (Gaggiolo – Stabio, Ponte Tresa, Chiasso).
Distances
From Zurich 240 km
From Milan 105 km
Parking places
Parcheggio Ex Stallone
Autosilo Piazza del Sole
Autosilo alla Cervia
Parcheggio Tatti
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.
Montebello
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 Monte Bello 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 Monte Bello.
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.

Artù, the Castle train
The service runs during the summer and allows you to get to the Castle of Montebello and the Castle of Sasso Corbaro easily. The direct connection can carry 36 passengers, comfortably seated in the carriages, who can enjoy the view throughout the journey.
The route starts from the historic centre of Bellinzona and runs to the castles of Montebello and Sasso Corbaro. You can also admire the main historical monuments of the town while passing through the town centre.
The trip lasts about an hour and tickets can be purchased directly at the departure point.
Opening hours
Fares
Adults | CHF 12.– |
Concessions (pensioners, students, groups) | CHF 10.– |
Family (2 adults + 2 concessions) | CHF 30.– |
Accessibility
Access to the Fortress is only partially guaranteed. For further information, please contact the Castles InfoPoints:
T: 091 825 21 31
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