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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
Getting around: passes & scenic trains
- Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno

Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Locarno
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4.3(9) - Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz

Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz
Chur
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4.7(3) - Train ticket between Chur and Davos via Filisur

Train ticket between Chur and Davos via Filisur
Chur
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- Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne

Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Lucerne
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Events in Chiasso

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- Pool and slides ticket to Splash and Spa

Pool and slides ticket to Splash and Spa
Rivera
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4.9(22) - Foxtrail GO Locarno digital scavenger hunt

Foxtrail GO Locarno digital scavenger hunt
Locarno
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- Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano

Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Riviera
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- Val Grande Canyoning Expert for Experienced Adventurers from Gordevio

Val Grande Canyoning Expert for Experienced Adventurers from Gordevio
Gordevio
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- Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo

Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo
Riviera
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- Ticino Canoe Basic Tour from Cresciano

Ticino Canoe Basic Tour from Cresciano
Riviera
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- Fat Boy E-Scooter Tour Locarno and Maggia Valley from Tenero

Fat Boy E-Scooter Tour Locarno and Maggia Valley from Tenero
Locarno
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- Foxtrail GO Lugano digital scavenger hunt

Foxtrail GO Lugano digital scavenger hunt
Lugano
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- Ticino Canoe Family Tour starting from Cresciano

Ticino Canoe Family Tour starting from Cresciano
Riviera
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“Great slides and with the nice weather, there was never any waiting in line.”
“Great for kids aged 3 to 5 years.”
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 25 min drive
- AURUM. Vom Feuer zur Form. Ein Einblick in die Archive von Valcambi

AURUM. Vom Feuer zur Form. Ein Einblick in die Archive von Valcambi
Exhibition · Chiasso
- Hermann Hesse Museum Ticket in Montagnola

Hermann Hesse Museum Ticket in Montagnola
Lugano
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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
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- Monte Tamaro return trip with lunch

Monte Tamaro return trip with lunch
Rivera
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Hiking routes
Easy hike from Morbio Inferiore to Morbio Superiore via San Rocco
Morbio Inferiore → Morbio Superiore · 6.1 km · 2 h 6 min
Easy hike from Balerna via Novazzano
Balerna · 6.9 km · 2 h 11 min
Hike from Balerna via Corteglia
Balerna · 10 km · 3 h 17 min
- Mountain hiking trail

ViaGottardo, Stage 20/20
Mendrisio → Chiasso · 14 km · 4 h 46 min
Easy hike from Coldrerio to Morbio Superiore
Coldrerio → Morbio Superiore · 3.6 km · 1 h 11 min
Easy hike from Novazzano via Mulino Prudenza
Novazzano · 4.9 km · 1 h 34 min
- Mountain hiking trail

Sentiero del Monte San Giorgio
Tremona → Meride · 13 km · 5 h 34 min
- Mountain hiking trail

Sentiero Lago di Lugano, Stage 9/9
Riva S. Vitale (M. Generoso) → Mendrisio · 20 km · 8 h 4 min
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- Fitpass

Fitpass
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2 days Switzerland - 9 itineraries from Geneva
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- Jungfrau Travel Pass - is it worth buying?

Jungfrau Travel Pass - is it worth buying?
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- 40 interesting, fun and astonishing facts about Switzerland

40 interesting, fun and astonishing facts about Switzerland
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- Switzerland language: Everything you need to know and where they are spoken

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- 33 Swiss inventions that will amaze you

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