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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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Campsites nearby

  • RanocchioCampsite
    21 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • 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
  • Camping PanoramaCampsite
    22 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • MagiclakeCampsite
    22 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping IdealCampsite
    22 km from Castelgrande, Bellinzona
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated September 30, 2026