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Camellia Flower Festival Locarno 2025: Dates, Tickets, Guide
2025-03-19 00:00 - 2025-03-23 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Parco delle Camelie, Lanca degli Stornazzi, Locarno, TI, 6600, Switzerland
The Camellia Flower Festival in Locarno is the most important event of its kind in Europe.

We have visited the beautiful setting of Camellia Park in Locarno on numerous occasions. During springtime, when the temperatures north of the Alps are still chilly, Locarno is our favorite escape.

Due to its sheer size, the Camellia Flower Exhibit is outperformed only by similar initiatives promoted in Japan, the home country of this exquisite flower. The Camellia Park bordering Lago Maggiore features over 200 types of this flower, splendidly arranged by experienced gardeners.

Camellia flowers are considered an enrichment to the botanical patrimony. They are present in the private and public gardens of the Locarno region.

How long does it take to fully explore the Camellia Flower Festival?

The Camellia Flower Festival in Locarno typically takes place over five days. To fully explore the festival, you might want to allocate a few hours to a half-day, depending on your interest level and pace. A visit can be as short as a couple of hours if you just want to see the main exhibits, or longer if you wish to immerse yourself in all the festival has to offer.

Here’s a suggested plan:

Spend about 1 to 2 hours admiring the over 200 varieties of camellias and enjoying the floral installations.

Allow additional time for concerts, plant markets, and other activities that interest you.

Take breaks at the on-site café to enjoy local refreshments and soak in the atmosphere.

Opening times for Camelie Locarno

Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

What are the entry fees for the Camellia Flower Festival?

The entry fees for the Camellia Flower Festival in Locarno are as follows:

Adults: CHF 10

Seniors and Students: CHF 8

Children up to 16 years old: Free admission

The annual Camelie Flower Festival in Locarno
2020-03-25 - 2020-03-29
Feel the flower power and see over 950 different types of the exquisite Camelie flower. This March, they will be splendidly arranged by experienced gardeners at the Visconteo Castle in Locarno.
Camelie Flower Festival is the most significant event of its kind in Europe and therefore a must-see for all botanical junkies, gardening- and beautiful life-lovers out there. Apart from the Camelie Park, you can also visit the magnificent castle, flower and botanical literature market and some other related events.
Opening times of the Parco delle Camelie: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM daily (free admission)
Download the 2020 brochure
