1,700 plants from all over the world
Get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of plants, full of exotic scents and marvellous colours.
Baroness Antoinette de Saint-Léger transformed Isola Grande into a magnificent exotic garden in 1885, and in 1949 the Brissago islands became the botanical gardens of the canton of Ticino. Around 1,700 plants from all over the world grow here, above all sub-tropical flora. This year the gardens are celebrating their 60th anniversary, and a special exhibition on the history of the islands is being held to mark the occasion. It’s well worth a visit!
Offer
The RailAway offer
Your benefit:
- train ticket (20%), reduced-price day ticket for the boat on Lake Maggiore (Swiss harbour), admission to the islands (20%)
Offer valid:
28 March until 17 October 2010
Offer handicapped accessible
Attractions
Attractions
- Botanical gardens featuring cultivated and wild plants from all over the world, mainly from the southern hemisphere and the Far East
- Guided tours on request (May through August): phone 091 791 43 61
- Restaurant with a magnificent terrace
- The 60th anniversary of the opening of the botanical gardens to the public is being celebrated in 2010 with a special exhibition depicting the history of the Brissago islands
Information
Information
- Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Transfer: The boat station in Locarno is just a 5-minute walk from the railway station
- Info Tel. 091 791 43 61;
www.isolebrissago.ch
Prices
Price samples in CHF and information
| 2nd class | 1/2 | 1/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Basel SBB | 87.00 |
150.20 |
| Bern | 92.60 |
131.40 |
| Luzern | 68.60 |
113.40 |
| Zürich HB | 71.80 |
119.80 |
Train tickets valid for 3 days.
With General Abonnement:
reduced-price tickets (CHF 28.60) can be purchased at station of departure
With Junior Travel Card:
free
Return ticket, article no. 6208
Direct bookings: at the railway station or through
Rail Service 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min. from the Swiss fixed-line network)
Pricing examples apply to usual routing.
According to the legal requirements the licensed carriers are liable for the damages that stand in context to their company. They cannot take any further liability.
Prices incl. VAT / prices are subject to change.
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