Bellinzona is the capital of Ticino in the south of Switzerland. The city is located in the valley east of the Ticino River at the foot of the Gotthard massif and close to the Italian border. With over 40,000 inhabitants, it is the second largest city in Ticino after Lugano. Bellinzona is home to three castles that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro. They are testimonies of medieval fortress architecture in the Alpine region. The castles can be reached from the old town of Bellinzona on the Artù tourist train.
Bellinzona celebrates «Natale in Città» from 26 November 2026 to 6 January 2027; the traditional Christmas market with almost 200 stalls takes place on Sundays 13 and 20 December.
The Fitpass gives you unlimited access to more than 400 sports facilities in Switzerland. So you can practise numerous sports or try out new ones. The Fitpass is like a GA travelcard for sport, fitness and wellness. You can buy the pass for a week, a month or a whole year. You remain flexible with a six-month subscription. You can interrupt it if you fall ill or have to go abroad. Incidentally, many health insurance companies in Switzerland contribute to the cost of the Fitpass.
This selection of 9 itineraries will help you plan your trip if you have two days in Switzerland. Even though two days is a very short time, there are still many options for you. You can travel around the French part of Switzerland and discover some of the highlights in this region - like Lake Geneva, the Lavaux vineyards and even some Swiss chocolate factories. Our collection shows you several itineraries that are all doable within two days from Geneva.
40 interesting, fun and astonishing facts about Switzerland
There are many interesting facts about Switzerland that you probably don't know yet. If you want to get ready for your trip to Switzerland, here are 40 fascinating, useless, interesting and fun facts about Switzerland. You'll be perfectly equipped to show off your knowledge. Or did you know that guinea pigs should never be kept alone in Switzerland? Or that the Lord of the Rings was inspired by Switzerland? Read on and widen your knowledge base.
Switzerland language: Everything you need to know and where they are spoken
The official languages in Switzerland are German, French, Italian and Romansh. In addition to these four national languages, you will encounter many dialects and foreign languages. Navigating through Switzerland can be a challenge. That's why we explain here everything you need to know about Swiss language.
This article is all about amazing Swiss inventions. Here you'll meet the country's inventive spirit. Innovation is a tradition here. Switzerland is the world champion in patents, making it the most inventive country in the world. Let us surprise you.
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