San Bernardino Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Snow shoes walking in winter

Snow shoes walking in winter, San Bernardino

 ealgisi Says:  For those who like to do snow shoes walking in winter, San Bernardino has some tracks that are really good.The first one basically follows the ski tracks uphill, pretty tiring and steap.The second one follows the old Pass Road that will bring you to the mountain top.Keep in... 

The Pass of San Bernardino

The Pass of San Bernardino, San Bernardino

 ealgisi Says:  The Pass of San Bernardino is really unique.Drive the road to the top of the mountain, in the middle of the green forest and then enjoy the fantastic landscape around.On the top of the Pass there's a fantastic lake where you can enjoy a little break. 

The village

The village, San Bernardino

 ealgisi Says:  San Bernardino nestles at the foot of the pass with which it shares its name and is surrounded by a wonderful natural landscape. It is the ideal summer and winter holiday destination for people who like an Italian atmosphere and appreciate a pleasant southern climate.... 

Take a walk to the dike

Take a walk to the dike, San Bernardino

 Gentleman75 Says:  There weren't any special reason why we stopped here while we were driving through Switzerland. We just saw the mountains around a lake with a dike and that was enough. The place is absolutely beautiful and calm, so don't hesitate! Take a walk to the dike and enjoy the clear... 

Hotels  

Minotel Bellevue

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Hotel Brocco e Posta

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Restaurants  

San Bernardino Pass: Rifugio

San Bernardino Pass: Rifugio, San Bernardino

 ealgisi Says:  For those who want to go up the mountain doing the San Bernardino Pass, right on top there's a fantastic lake and a little restaurant that will give you rest before continuing your trip. 

Ospizio San Bernardino: a scenic restaurant

Ospizio San Bernardino: a scenic restaurant, San Bernardino

 call_me_rhia Says:  The restaurant is historic, scenic, and on top of the mountain pass. because it's at over 2000 metres above sea-level it's open only in summer, when there's no snow. Food is simple but good, and there's many causual walks in the lake-dotted area. You can also go from longer... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Highways toll
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To use highways you must purchase and display a tax disc (vignette) on your vehicle. The cost is EUR 40

The penalty for not displaying a disc is €80. They are sold at border crossings, fuel stations and post offices.

Written Apr 16, 2008

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Useful phone numbers

Useful phone numbers, San Bernardino

 ealgisi Says:  The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,... 

Tourist office

Tourist office, San Bernardino

 ealgisi Says:  If you go downtown, near the sport shop in the center, you will fin the Tourist office.Useful information about the current snow status and ski infrastructures, walking trails for both winter and summer, general information.http://www.sanbernardino.ch/it/8/inverno.aspx 

Mountain passes and tunnels information

Mountain passes and tunnels information, San Bernardino

 ealgisi Says:  It is always better to be informed about road conditions.So for this reason here's a website that wil tell you every Swiss tunnel and mountain pass status, open or closed.http://www.tcs.ch/main/it/home/verkehrsinfo/paesse_tunnels.html 

Few words in Italian

Few words in Italian, San Bernardino

 ealgisi Says:  Below few words in Italian that you can use while visiting Switzerland.Waiter / Waitress! - Cameriere/ Cameriera, per favore!May I have the menu, please? - Potrei avere il menu, per favore?Do you have a set menu / local specialities? - Avete un menu fisso/ delle specialità... 

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