The magical world of Winterland
Starting from 20 francs, travel south with the Treno Gottardo and discover the winter event.
In Winterland, the enchantment of winter invades Locarno between 21 November 2024 and 6 January 2025 with exciting experiences and activities for all tastes: ice rink, slide, carousel, concerts, Christmas market and gastronomic offers. All this is made even more extraordinary by an audiovisual show projected onto the picturesque facades of Piazza Grande. A winter world of fun and magic awaits you under the stars.
Thanks to the Treno Gottardo Hit offer, with direct connections from Basel, Lucerne and Zurich to Locarno, you can travel along the panoramic Gotthard route. With the support of Ascona-Locarno and in collaboration with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB), a limited number of tickets are available for 20 CHF (round trip in 2nd class with a half-fare card).
Included in the Treno Gottardo Hit offer:
Round trip on the Treno Gottardo IR26/46 from Zurich, Basel, Lucerne to Locarno from CHF 20 (in 2nd class with Half Fare Travelcard)
Free coffee on the Treno Gottardo
Discounted offers on leisure activities
50% discount on parking at the station
Included in the offer: free mulled wine, tea, or hot chocolate at Locarno Winterland!
Good to know: the outbound and return trips do not have to take place on the same day and can be booked on different dates. The last possible return trip is on 28.02.2025.
Activities:
Audiovisual show: The Piazza Grande is transformed into an open-air stage where the magical fairy tale "A hug of stars" (un abbraccio di stelle) is brought to life in a unique audiovisual show. The story is projected onto the Locarno Town Hall (Palazzo del Municipio) every hour from 5.30 pm during Winterland.
Ice skating: What would Christmas be without an ice rink? Admission is free for everyone and, if required, skates and equipment can be hired on site for CHF 5.
Kamikice: The brave can hurtle down the spiral slide on an oval raft. Adrenaline and fun for the whole family. One run cost CHF 5.
Christmas market: It's impossible to resist the offerings at the Christmas market. As you stroll between the little wooden huts, you will be fascinated by handicrafts, Christmas decorations, culinary specialities and much more. This is the ideal place to find gifts for your loved ones or to treat yourself.
Gastronomy: Winterland offers a wide range of culinary delights. There are several food stands with culinary offerings ranging from burgers to Thai or winter specialties such as crêpes and raclette. There are also various bars where you can enjoy a mulled wine or an aperitif with friends. Don't miss the signature cocktails.