The fortress of Bellinzona.

The offer is available in the following categories

Individual travellers

UNESCO World Heritage site: the fortress of Bellinzona.
Traditional Saturday market in the old town.
20% discount on admission to a castle of your choice incl. special exhibition.

The fortress of Bellinzona with its castles and curtain walls is one of the most unique and important examples of medieval defensive architecture in the Alpine region.

Since 2000, the fortress of Bellinzona has been part of UNESCO World Heritage. Be enchanted by the castles of Castelgrande, Montebello, Sasso Corbaro and their museums and temporary exhibitions. Every Saturday, the traditional Ticino market takes place in the heart of the town.

Details.

Special exhibition "Playlist–Auditory experiences".
Special exhibition "Playlist presents Zimoun".
Castelgrande Castle with museum and video (open all year round), outer and inner courtyards of Montebello and Sasso Corbaro castles.
Sensory trail at Castelgrande Castle.
Traditional Saturday market in the heart of the old town (7.30am–1pm).
Guided tours every Saturday morning (meeting place at the Bellinzona InfoPoint).

RailAway combined offer for individual passengers:

20% discount on admission to a castle of your choice incl. special exhibition.
Offer valid from 6 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

You benefit from the discount on the activity when you travel there and back on public transport, such as with a Day Pass, a supersaver ticket, a regional travelcard or a GA Travelcard.

Further information on our combined offers

Outward journey: to Bellinzona, Station, then just a few minutes walk to the old town and Castelgrande, according to the online timetable.
Opening hours for the Saturday market: 7.30am–1pm.
Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Opening hours and general information Link opens in new window.

You can obtain the combined ticket (discounted leisure ticket and public transport ticket):

Online.
From SBB Contact Center on 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.).
At the ticket counter.

If you already hold a ticket (e.g. GA Travelcard, Day Pass, etc.), you can also obtain the discounted leisure activity separately via the abovementioned channels. You will be informed of any exceptions when buying online during the purchase process.