BOSCO GURIN - Between legend and reality - Chf 60-90
Fairy tales and village stories have long been integral part to the communities of Ticino. On this tour, we will explore Bosco Gurin, the highest and only German-speaking village in Ticino, guided by tales of “Weltu” creatures. Along the way, we’ll hear legends of witches, fairies, wild people, and other mythical beings said to inhabit our Canton.
NOTE:
The lunch is not included. Please bring your own lunch bag for a picnic by the river.
Children are welcome to participate from 7 years of age.
The tour will be held in German. English on request, please send us a whatsapp message.
Destination
Bosco Gurin
Departure
Tenero / Ascona / Locarno
Departure Time
10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30
Return Time
Approx . 18:00 - 18:30
Age
From 7 years
Included
- Transfer by minivan
- Travel coordinator
- Guide in Bosco Gurin
- Entrance to the Ethnological Museum
Not Included
- Lunch
- Medical Insurance
- Theft Insurance
Tour Plan
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Stop 1: easy hike in the enchanted forest, just after Moghegno
A walk in the forest, passing through tiny rural villages will gives us an insight into the way of living in this valley. This magic environment has been home to creatures, sometimes hiding in springs, other times observing you from caves....sitten round the fire in the evening, families in the valleys of Ticino used to spend hours narrating stories, anedctotes, myths and adventures.
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Stop 2: lunch break in a rural village
Time to rest, and unpack the lunch bags. We will have lunch together and kids will be able to play around. Around 2 p.m. the minivan will pick us to depart to Bosco Gurin. There are some curves on the way, but the destination is worth it!
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Stop 3: Visit of Bosco Gurin and its museum with a guide
In Bosco Gurin, the highest village in Ticino, you will have your time to walk around the tiny village. At 4 pm we will meet with the guide who will give us an insight into the history and the famous creatures inhabinting the forest "the Weltu", at the end of the tour you will be able to visit award-winning ethnological museum, with many artefacts witnessing the agricultural and pastoral life of its inhabitants.
Tour Location
Bosco Gurin, the highest village in Ticino, and the only German-speaking,, is located in Valle Rovana.
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Erwachsene: CHF 90.- /p.P
Kinder: CHF 60.- / p.P
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Adults CHF90.- / p.p.
Kids CHF60.- / p.p.