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Bellinzona and its castles.

Die Burgen von Bellinzona

Picturesque old town, market and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For a change of scene, why not visit Bellinzona? The town still retains traces, hallmarks and monuments from across the ages of its long and varied history. Bellinzona’s castles are among the most significant examples of mediaeval fortress architecture in the Alpine region and have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The town also hosts a traditional market every Saturday.

Benefit now: This offer is available from 1 December 2011 to 31 March 2012 as a invalid link: /content/sbb/en/desktop/freizeit-ferien/tagesausfluege/plausch/ticino-fixpreis.htmlfixed price offer starting from CHF 49. First come, first served!

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Benefit

Thanks to the RailAway combined offer, you will benefit from:

  • 20% reduction on the train journey to Bellinzona and back
  • 20% reduction on admission to the museum at the castle of Castelgrande

Offer valid: 1 November 2011 to 31 March 2012

Details

Attraktionen.

  • Charming old town
  • Neo-Classical "Teatro Sociale"
  • Free visit to the castles of Montebello and Sasso Corbaro (museums closed in winter).
  • Traditional Saturday market 8.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m.
  • Museums: Castelgrande, Villa dei Cedri, Museo in Erba
  • A range of accommodation options

Information and tips.

  • To plan your travel: timetable
  • Transfer: walk from Bellinzona station towards the old town; Castelgrande can be reached in a few minutes on foot or via the lift from Piazza del Sole.
  • Opening times, Castelgrande museum: 10.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m.
  • Saturday market: 8.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m.
  • General information: Tel. 091 825 21 31; www.bellinzonaturismo.ch
  • Offer is wheelchair accessible.

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Prices

RailAway combined offer.

Included in the reduced combined offer price: rail journey (20%), admission to the castle museum of Castelgrande (20%). Price examples: 2nd class, in CHF.

 1/21/1
Basel SBB63.20122.40
Bern63.20122.40
Luzern43.2082.40
Zürich HB47.2090.40
   

Benefit now: This offer is available from 1 December 2011 to 31 March 2012 as a invalid link: /content/sbb/en/desktop/freizeit-ferien/tagesausfluege/plausch/ticino-fixpreis.htmlfixed price offer starting from CHF 49. First come, first served!

Offer valid: 1 November 2011 to 31 March 2012

Further reductions:
With the GA travelcard:
CHF 4.00, redeem reduced RailAway combined offer at the departure station before travelling.
With the Junior travelcard: CHF 2.00, redeem reduced admission at the departure station before travelling.

Additional information:

  • The rail ticket is valid for 3 days.
  • The RailAway combined offer is also available without the Half-Fare travelcard and for 1st class.

The price examples are calculated for the usual routing.
Prices include VAT. Prices and product specifications subject to modifications. Prices effective: 11 December 2011
In accordance with the applicable statutory provisions, the licensed carriers shall assume liability for any damage in connection with their operations. Any further liability is excluded.

Information for sales:
HR art. no. 8241

Purchase

You can obtain this RailAway combined offer:

  • From the Rail Service Helpdesk 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min. from the Swiss fixed-line network)
  • At most ticket machines
  • At railway station ticket counters (opening hours)

Please note: You can only obtain this reduced RailAway combined offer at the points of sale given above.

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