On Hermann Hesse’s Footsteps

This itinerary leads you to certain points of the landscape on the Collina d'Oro (Golden Hill), which were especially dear to the poet and that are reflected in his works.

Here in Montagnola, a path and a museum, (the only one dedicated to him in the whole of Switzerland), shed light on the long period spent by this very renowned poet and writer in Ticino.

The path dedicated to Hermann Hesse intends to lead the observer to certain points of the landscape on the Golden Hill, which were especially dear to the poet and that are mirrored in his works. The path winds its way both through the outskirts of Montagnola and in its centre; the final part passes through the woods and ends up at the town’s cemetery. Every now and then, you’ll have to climb a few steps but all in all it’s a very pleasant walk.

The itinerary leads you to the following places:

1. The Red House
2. The stone commemorating the centennial anniversary of his birth
3. The Camuzzi House/The Hermann Hesse Museum
4. His favourite places
5. His favourite places
6. “His” Grotto
7. His favourite places
8. Cemetery

Map of the itinerary and further information may be found by clicking here!

Hermann Hesse

• Born on July 2, 1877 at Calw
• Died August 9, 1962 at Montagnola
• Resident of Montagnola since 1919
• 1919 – 1931 at Camuzzi house
• 1931 – 1962 at Bodmer house
• 1946 Nobel Prize for literature
• July 2, 1962 He is conferred honorary citizenship of Montagnola in occasion of his 85th birthday