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Airport and Transport
You can fly to the following cities or reach them by train within Europe:
Zurich Airport: Train via Zurich HB to Locarno.
Milan (ITA) Airport Malpensa: Train via Milan Central or Milan Nord to Locarno (train connection)
Train connections:
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Arriving by train AND STAYING AT Monte Verita: A shuttle will be provided at Locarno train station from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm on June 7th.
It is an 8-passenger shuttle. First come first serve. When it leaves at 1.30 pm, it takes about 40 minutes to go round-trip.
If you do take the 1.30pm shuttle, please note check in does not start till 3pm. You MAY be able to check in early if the room is ready, but this is NOT guaranteed until 3 pm. Alternatively, it is suggested you get a taxi.
If you do rent a car, make sure the rental company lets you know how to handle toll roads. You will need a pass for the tolls.
If you choose to rent a car, parking at Monte Verità is complimentary.
Direction by car
Direction by car
Use the following address for your navigation system:
Strada Collina 84, 6612 Ascona, Switzerland
From Zurich you can choose between the following routes:
a) Motorway A2:
Gotthard - Bellinzona - Locarno (exit Lago Maggiore)
b) Motorway A13:
Chur - San Bernardino - Bellinzona - Locarno (exit Lago Maggiore)
From Locarno (exit Lago Maggiore) direction Ascona - (exit Ascona/Losone) take Viale Monte Verità (direction Ascona centre). Just before the sign "no passage" in front of the pedestrian area turn right (see picture) on Strada Collina and follow the signs to Monte Verità up the hill. On Monte Verità there are about 50 parking spaces available.
Free shuttle bus
Free shuttle bus
A shuttle bus (8-seater) to Monte Verità will be available for 4 to 5 hours on arrival day of the CSF event. The shuttle's schedule should be published on the website of the corresponding event. Please contact the organizer to find out more about any other organized transportation options.
The shuttle bus stops next to the end of platform 4 (close to where public transport is leaving). Look for the white bus with the Monte Verità logo.
Shuttle Schedule to monte Verita from Locarno train station 1.30pm – 2.10 – 2.50 – 3.30 – 4.10 – 4.50.
Shuttle to Casa Berno, guests should contact Casa Berno and let them know when they will be arriving at Locarno train station.
Public bus
Public bus
Take bus no. 1 from Locarno railway station to the bus stop "Ascona Centro" (duration: 15 - 20 minutes).
Please refer to the corresponding timetables.
Please note that the timetables of bus line no. 1 are different for Monday - Saturday (Lunedì - Sabato e feriali) and for Sundays and holidays (Domenica e festivi).
From the bus stop "Ascona Centro" you can also reach Monte Verità in 25 - 30 minutes on foot (follow the "Strada Collina") or by taxi located next to the Autosilo Ascona.
Taxi
Taxi
Various taxis are available at Locarno railway station. The company "EcoTaxsi" usually has a slightly lower price, reservation required: +41 91 792 21 01 or 0800 321 321 (free call from Swiss numbers). The ride takes about 15 minutes and costs about CHF 40.00.
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