Castello Visconteo

Castello Visconteo© Irene Grassi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0

A lakeside castle housing Roman glass dug from the surrounding hills.

How to reach it

About 8 min walk from Locarno station. Arrive in Locarno via RE · 25m.

From the station
8 min · 0.6 km
Rail pass
Swiss Travel Pass
Tickets
Book tour / ticket

More to see in Locarno

Cardada-Cimetta Cable Car

A two-stage lift to ridgeline views over Lake Maggiore.

Madonna del Sasso

A hilltop pilgrimage church above the lake, reached by funicular.

Piazza Grande

The long arcaded square that becomes the open-air film festival each August.

Other stops on the Gotthard Panorama to Ticino

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Castello Visconteo from Locarno station?
About 8 min walk from Locarno station. Arrive in Locarno via RE · 25m.
Is Castello Visconteo covered by the Swiss Travel Pass?
The train journey to Locarno is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. Entry to Castello Visconteo is ticketed and not included in the rail pass.
What else is there to see near Castello Visconteo?
Other sights in Locarno include Cardada-Cimetta Cable Car, Madonna del Sasso, Piazza Grande.

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