Locarno Market
Locarno
How to get
From Bellinzona, take A13 to Locarno. From Stresa, take A-road no. 33 in the direction of Fondotoce, then A-road no. 34 to Cannobio. Go past the border and take 13 to Locarno. At the roundabout in Piazza Castello park in the multistorey car park and go to Piazza Grande by foot.
About
Every Thursday (every fortnight in the winter), Piazza Grande is packed with stalls selling products of all kinds.
The local craft stalls, selling fabrics, knitwear, wood and ceramic articles are quite unique and highly characteristic. You can also find typical Ticino food products in the market, including fresh cheeses, eggs, and fruit and veg from local growers. The market also sells second hand goods including records, cassettes, books and clothes.
More details
Access:
All the year
November - March 09.00 am - 4.00 pm
April - October 09.00 am - 5.00 pm
All the year
November - March 09.00 am - 4.00 pm
April - October 09.00 am - 5.00 pm