With Fragrance Destination, you can travel to one of the most charming villages in the Vigezzo Valley and take part in an engaging workshop at the Casa del Profumo, a landmark dedicated to the history of Eau de Cologne.
During the journey, you will travel through gorges, forests, bridges and picturesque villages along one of Europe’s most scenic railway routes. Once you arrive in Santa Maria Maggiore, you can enjoy a unique sensory experience at the Casa del Profumo.
The workshop will take you on a journey into the world of fragrances through:
Introduction to the art of perfumery
Creation of a personalised fragrance
The history of Eau de Cologne and its inventors.
For one day, you can become a true perfumer and take home a unique creation of your own!
Dates
Thursday, 01.10.2026
Thursday, 08.10.2026
Thursday, 19.11.2026
Thursday, 26.11.2026
Train Journey
Return fares Locarno – Santa Maria Maggiore
Category
1st class
2nd class
Adults
CHF 36.-
CHF 26.-
Children
CHF 18.-
CHF 13.-
Not included in the travel fare:
Seat reservation (recommended)
Any applicable panoramic supplement
Recommended Timetable
Locarno → Santa Maria Maggiore
09:51 – 10:54
10:51 – 11:54
12:51 – 13:54
Santa Maria Maggiore → Locarno
13:12 – 14:21
14:12 – 15:20
16:12 – 17:20
Workshop at the Casa del Profumo
Contents
Introduction to the world of fragrances
Creation of a personalised fragrance
History of Eau de Cologne
Workshop fee (payable directly at the Casa del Profumo):
