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Castelgrande, Bellinzona – Bellinzona im Winter - Blick vom Castelgrande (2015)📷 JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Castelgrande, Bellinzona

Bellinzona, Switzerland

History

The largest of Bellinzona’s three UNESCO-listed castles, on a rock in the town centre with walls running down into the valley. A lift from Piazza del Sole goes up; the courtyards are free.

Nearest town
Bellinzona, Switzerland
Category
History & culture
GPS
46.1934, 9.0203
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Rhine Gorge, Viamala and San Bernardino to Bellinzona – 2011-07-25 10-34-18 Switzerland Graubünden Flims Waldhaus© Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist. · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Mountains & lakes

Rhine Gorge, Viamala and San Bernardino to Bellinzona

131 km9 stops3 days

Nearby

Valle Verzasca – Ponte dei Salti DSC 0328 (4622162182)© Diriye Amey from Locarno, Switzerland · CC BY 2.0
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Nature

Valle Verzasca

Lavertezzo, Switzerland
Piona Abbey – Colico, Abbazia di Piona 002© Mattana · CC BY-SA 3.0
History

Piona Abbey

Colico, Italy
Orrido di Bellano – Bellano Parco delle Rimembranze© Roberta Gerosa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature

Orrido di Bellano

Bellano, Italy
Villa Carlotta – Fiori nel parco© MarcoTosato · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature

Villa Carlotta

Tremezzina, Italy

Campsites nearby

  • CLM - Camping Lago MaggioreCampsite
    13 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lido MappoCampsite
    14 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping MorettoCampsite
    19 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • RanocchioCampsite
    21 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La BrevaCampsite
    22 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsNo dogsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • MiralagoCampsite
    22 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Castelgrande, Bellinzona?

Castelgrande, Bellinzona is in Bellinzona, Switzerland, at GPS 46.1934, 9.0203. It is about 16 km from Lavertezzo.

Can you camp near Castelgrande, Bellinzona?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Joghi e Bubu, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 70 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Castelgrande, Bellinzona?

Castelgrande, Bellinzona is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rhine Gorge, Viamala and San Bernardino to Bellinzona.

What is there to see near Castelgrande, Bellinzona?

Places worth a stop nearby: Valle Verzasca (16 km), Piona Abbey (25 km), Orrido di Bellano (28 km) and Villa Carlotta (28 km).

When is the best time to visit Castelgrande, Bellinzona?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)