Ticino region

Chiasso

Chiasso is a small town in the Sottoceneri, as the southern part of Ticino is also called. It is located directly on the Italian border between Lake Lugano and Lake Como. With 7 palaces and several churches, Chiasso's townscape is protected as being of national importance. A theater, 8 museums and several art galleries are located in the town, which also regularly hosts various festivals. These include a dance festival, a jazz festival and the festival of world music. In the immediate vicinity are the Muggio Valley, the Breggia Gorges and Monte Generoso.

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Sights nearby

Monte Tamaro
Monte Tamaro
Mountain Summit
Monte Generoso
Monte Generoso
Mountain Summit
Monte Brè
Monte Brè
Mountain Summit
Galleria Baumgartner
Galleria Baumgartner
Museum
Splash and Spa
Splash and Spa
Pool & Bathing Spot
Swissminiatur
Swissminiatur
Theme & amusement parks
Hermann Hesse Montagnola
Hermann Hesse Montagnola
Museum
Zoo al Maglio
Zoo al Maglio
Zoo & Animal Park
Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
Lake
Castello di Pontegana
Castello di Pontegana
Historic Site · Balerna
Laghetto di Muzzano
Laghetto di Muzzano
Lake · Muzzano
Castello di San Giorgio
Castello di San Giorgio
Castle & Ruin · Neggio

Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Locarno
from CHF 31
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Cardada Cimetta cable car ticket from Orselina near Locarno
Cardada Cimetta cable car ticket from Orselina near Locarno
Locarno
from CHF 32
3 % back
UriTicket
UriTicket
Andermatt
from CHF 36
5.0(1)
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Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz
Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz
Chur
from CHF 44
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Train ticket between Chur and Arosa
Train ticket between Chur and Arosa
Chur
from CHF 16
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Train ticket between Chur and Davos via Filisur
Train ticket between Chur and Davos via Filisur
Chur
from CHF 34
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Graubünden Pass (all regions)
Graubünden Pass (all regions)
Davos
from CHF 125
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Gotthard Panorama Express Ticket
Gotthard Panorama Express Ticket
Lucerne
from CHF 176
4.8(20)
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Lucerne Travel Pass 2nd Class
Lucerne Travel Pass 2nd Class
Lucerne
from CHF 240
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Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Lucerne
from CHF 51
4.5(2)
1 % back

Events in Chiasso

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AURUM. Vom Feuer zur Form. Ein Einblick in die Archive von Valcambim.a.x. Museo · Erwachsene: CHF 10 / Euro 10 Reduziert (Rentner AHV, IV, Studenten, TCS, TCI, FAI SWISS, FAI): CHF 7 / Euro 7 Halber Preis: Chiasso-Karte Gratis: Kinder bis 7 Jahre / "Schweizer Museumspass" / ICOM-Mitglieder / Journalisten / Visarte-Mitglieder / Aiap-Mitglieder / Mitglieder des Vereins Freunde des m.a.x. museo · until Sun, 29 Nov AURUM. Dal fuoco alla forma. L’esperienza dagli Archivi ValcambiChiasso · until Sun, 29 Nov

Manifesti che passione! Una collezione di collezionim.a.x. Museo · Intero adulti: CHF 10 / Euro 10 Ridotto (pensionati AVS, AI, studenti, TCS, TCI, FAI SWISS, FAI e convenzionati): CHF 7 / Euro 7 Metà prezzo: Chiasso Card Gratuito: bambini fino a 7 anni / “Passaporto Musei svizzeri” / membri ICOM / giornalisti / membri Visarte / membri Aiap / membri dell'associazione amici del m.a.x. museo · until Sun, 8 Nov The construction of architecture in Ticino, 1939–1996. Materiality and tectonicsMendrisio · Vollticket 10 · Reduziert (Lehrkräfte mit Mitgliedsausweis, FAI Italia, FAI Swiss, OTIA, AVS/AI, Gruppen) 7 · until Sun, 20 Dec

Trending in Chiasso

Pool and slides ticket to Splash and Spa
Pool and slides ticket to Splash and Spa
Rivera
from CHF 39
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Foxtrail GO Locarno digital scavenger hunt
Foxtrail GO Locarno digital scavenger hunt
Locarno
from CHF 19
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Monte Lema Mountain Bike Ticket
Monte Lema Mountain Bike Ticket
Miglieglia
from CHF 26
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Monte Lema ticket for paragliders
Monte Lema ticket for paragliders
Miglieglia
from CHF 20
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Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Riviera
from CHF 89
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Val Grande Canyoning Expert for Experienced Adventurers from Gordevio
Val Grande Canyoning Expert for Experienced Adventurers from Gordevio
Gordevio
from CHF 239
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Fortezza Pass: Combo ticket for the three castles of Bellinzona
Fortezza Pass: Combo ticket for the three castles of Bellinzona
Bellinzona
from CHF 28
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Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo
Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo
Riviera
from CHF 89
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Ticino Canoe Basic Tour from Cresciano
Ticino Canoe Basic Tour from Cresciano
Riviera
from CHF 89
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on Swissminiatur Admission Ticket

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on Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 25 min drive

Ticket Galleria Baumgartner Model Railway Museum in Mendrisio
Ticket Galleria Baumgartner Model Railway Museum in Mendrisio
Capolago
from CHF 12
3 % back
Manifesti che passione! Una collezione di collezioni
Manifesti che passione! Una collezione di collezioni
Exhibition · Chiasso
Galleria Baumgartner
Galleria Baumgartner
Museum · Mendrisio
Teatro dell’architettura Mendrisio
Teatro dell’architettura Mendrisio
Museum · Mendrisio
Pinacoteca cantonale Giovanni Züst
Pinacoteca cantonale Giovanni Züst
Museum · Rancate (Mendrisio)
Museo d'arte
Museo d'arte
Museum · Mendrisio
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museum · Stabio
Coffee museum
Coffee museum
Museum · Balerna
m.a.x. museo
m.a.x. museo
Museum · Chiasso
Spazio officina
Spazio officina
Museum · Chiasso
Museo Percorso del Cemento
Museo Percorso del Cemento
Museum · Morbio Inferiore
Hermann Hesse Museum Ticket in Montagnola
Hermann Hesse Museum Ticket in Montagnola
Lugano
from CHF 10
3 % back

Food & drink nearby

Everything within a 100 min drive

Piaz Merlot Wine Tour with Tasting in Arogno
Piaz Merlot Wine Tour with Tasting in Arogno
Arogno
from CHF 65
2 % back
Monte Tamaro return trip with lunch
Monte Tamaro return trip with lunch
Rivera
from CHF 42.50
4.5(4)
3 % back
Thusis Riding Stable
Thusis Riding Stable
Farm shops · Thusis
Biohof Taratsch – Lise Louise Laden
Biohof Taratsch – Lise Louise Laden
Farm shops · Lohn

New on Swiss Activities

Romantic hot-air balloon ride for two over Lugano
Romantic hot-air balloon ride for two over Lugano
Lugano
from CHF 1'690
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Experience "A Day at the Organic Farm" in Arogno
Experience "A Day at the Organic Farm" in Arogno
Arogno
from CHF 155
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Beekeeping Experience in Arogno
Beekeeping Experience in Arogno
Arogno
from CHF 70
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Foxtrail GO Lugano digital scavenger hunt
Foxtrail GO Lugano digital scavenger hunt
Lugano
from CHF 19
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Swissminiatur Admission Ticket
Swissminiatur Admission Ticket
Melide
from CHF 22
3.8(4)
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Hiking routes

Mountain hiking trail
Lattecaldo – San Martino
Lattecaldo → San Martino · 1.2 km · 39 min
Itinerario "L’uomo e la vite"
Mendrisio Piazza del Ponte · 12 km · 4 h 4 min
Caneggio – Morbio Superiore
Caneggio → Morbio Superiore · 2.3 km · 45 min
Caneggio – Bruzella
Caneggio → Bruzella · 2.2 km · 45 min
Mountain hiking trail
Caneggio – Cámpora
Caneggio → Cámpora · 1.2 km · 48 min
Mountain hiking trail
Sagno – Monte Bisbino
Sagno → Monte Bisbino · 4.6 km · 2 h 38 min
Sagno – Vacallo
Sagno → Vacallo · 2.3 km · 57 min
Mountain hiking trail
Alpe di Melano-Bellavista
2.1 km · 1 h 25 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 20 min drive

Easy hike from Morbio Inferiore to Morbio Superiore via San Rocco
Easy hike from Morbio Inferiore to Morbio Superiore via San Rocco
Wanderweg · Morbio Inferiore → Morbio Superiore · 6.1 km · 2 h 6 min
Easy hike from Novazzano via Mulino Prudenza
Easy hike from Novazzano via Mulino Prudenza
Wanderweg · Novazzano · 4.9 km · 1 h 34 min
Easy hike from Balerna via Novazzano
Easy hike from Balerna via Novazzano
Wanderweg · Balerna · 6.9 km · 2 h 11 min
Hike from Balerna via Corteglia
Hike from Balerna via Corteglia
Wanderweg · Balerna · 10 km · 3 h 17 min
ViaGottardo, Stage 20/20
ViaGottardo, Stage 20/20
Bergwanderweg · Mendrisio → Chiasso · 14 km · 4 h 46 min
Easy hike from Coldrerio to Morbio Superiore
Easy hike from Coldrerio to Morbio Superiore
Wanderweg · Coldrerio → Morbio Superiore · 3.6 km · 1 h 11 min
Sentiero del Monte San Giorgio
Sentiero del Monte San Giorgio
Bergwanderweg · Tremona → Meride · 13 km · 5 h 34 min
Sentiero Lago di Lugano, Stage 9/9
Sentiero Lago di Lugano, Stage 9/9
Bergwanderweg · Riva S. Vitale (M. Generoso) → Mendrisio · 20 km · 8 h 4 min
Easy hike from Stabio to Besazio
Easy hike from Stabio to Besazio
Wanderweg · Stabio → Besazio · 6.0 km · 2 h 7 min
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 31/32
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 31/32
Bergwanderweg · Lugano (Paradiso) → Morcote · 12 km · 6 h 4 min
ViaGottardo, Stage 18/20
ViaGottardo, Stage 18/20
Bergwanderweg · Lugano (Paradiso) → Morcote · 12 km · 5 h 55 min
Sentiero Lago di Lugano, Stage 7/9
Sentiero Lago di Lugano, Stage 7/9
Bergwanderweg · Lugano (Paradiso) → Morcote · 12 km · 6 h 4 min

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 30 min drive

Piana del Laveggio Bike
Piana del Laveggio Bike
Mountain bike routes · Capolago · 33 km
Vicania Bike
Vicania Bike
Mountain bike routes · Paradiso · 22 km
North-South Route, Stage 8/8
North-South Route, Stage 8/8
Cycling routes · Agno → Chiasso · 37 km
Origlio Bike
Origlio Bike
Mountain bike routes · Taverne-Torricella · 15 km
Castagno Bike
Castagno Bike
Mountain bike routes · Magliaso · 38 km
Isone Bike
Isone Bike
Mountain bike routes · Rivera · 27 km
Lugano Bike, Stage 3/4
Lugano Bike, Stage 3/4
Mountain bike routes · Rivera → Miglieglia · 39 km
Tresa Bike
Tresa Bike
Mountain bike routes · Ponte Tresa · 20 km
Malcantone Bike
Malcantone Bike
Mountain bike routes · Ponte Tresa · 34 km

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 60 min drive

Baita di Orimento
Baita di Orimento
Mountain Restaurant
Rifugio Alpe di Lai
Rifugio Alpe di Lai
Mountain Huts · Bellinzona
Alp di Agnon
Alp di Agnon
Mountain Huts · Cama
Rifugio Alp d'Albion
Rifugio Alp d'Albion
Mountain Huts · Grono
Rifugio Alp Vec
Rifugio Alp Vec
Mountain Huts · Grono
Capanna Righetti Fibbioli
Capanna Righetti Fibbioli
Mountain Huts · Cama
Nucleo di Odro
Nucleo di Odro
Mountain Huts · Verzasca
Rifugio Lavill
Rifugio Lavill
Mountain Huts · Acquarossa
Ostello di Stabbio
Ostello di Stabbio
Mountain Huts · Acquarossa
Capanna Borgna
Capanna Borgna
Mountain Huts · Verzasca
Capanna Orino
Capanna Orino
Mountain Huts · Bellinzona
Capanna Bardughè
Capanna Bardughè
Mountain Huts · Verzasca

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 100 min drive

Nufenen Playground
Nufenen Playground
Playground · Nufenen
Playground Splügen
Playground Splügen
Playground · Splügen
Playground Sufers
Playground Sufers
Playground · Sufers
Kid's Village
Kid's Village
Playground · Bosco / Gurin
Andeer Playground
Andeer Playground
Playground · Andeer
Playground kindergarten / Scoleta Zillis
Playground kindergarten / Scoleta Zillis
Playground · Zillis
Donat playground
Donat playground
Playground · Donath
Playground Sils i. D.
Playground Sils i. D.
Playground · Sils im Domleschg
Scharans playground
Scharans playground
Playground · Scharans
Playground Schulhaus Quadra Cazis
Playground Schulhaus Quadra Cazis
Playground · Cazis
Playground Cazis Oberdorf
Playground Cazis Oberdorf
Playground · Cazis
Mathon playground
Mathon playground
Playground · Mathon

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