on the
sunny side
enjoy the ticino cuisine
lots of activity options
near the beautiful lake
Plenty of sun
The area of Locarno exerts a mild, subtropical climate on the visitor’s charm. Enjoy the wholesome Ticino cuisine and Mediterranean wines, wander through pristine valleys, swim in the Lake or take to the hiking and skiing area above Locarno with the panoramic lift.
Attractions
Various attractions such as the International Film Festival, the, Moon and Stars’ music festival with international pop artists or the Jazz Festival in nearby Ascona, make Locarno the cultural center of the region.
Sport options
Fishing, swimming, climbing, cycling, paragliding, golf, inline skating, mountain biking, horse riding, sailing, skiing, surfing, diving, tennis, walking, water skiing, canyoning.
Tips for trips
Besides the many excursions around Lake Maggiore recommend other tours: The picturesque Maggiatal waiting with attractive pebble beaches on the river, picturesque villages of stone houses and countless hiking possibilities. The Verzasca Valley is popular for uneaten in the stone riverbed, which invites countless weekends to Sonnanbaden. The city of Bellinzona with its medieval fortifications UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| Attractions | Subtropical vegetation and climate Local specialities including wines Unspoilt mountain landscapes and picturesque villages |
Sunbathing at the lakeside and along the many mountain streams Cultural highlights and great dining Sports and adventure |
| Cultural Highlights | International filmfestival in Locarno (August) Moon and Stars music-festival in Locarno with international pop-acts (July) Jazz festival in Ascona (June) |
Blues festival in the Valle Maggia (July) Camelie festival in Locarno (March) Midieval fortifications in Bellinzona (UNESCO World Heritage) |
| Shopping | Supermarkets in walking distance (5 minutes walk) Waterfront of Ascona mit boutiques and art galeries (10 minutes drive) Old city of Locarno with Piazza Grande (10 minutes walk) |
Famous markets in Luino und Cannobio (30-50 minutes drive) Noble boutiques and shopping in Lugano (40 minutes drive) Shopping in the italian metropolis mailand (90 minutes drive) |
| Sports and Adventure: | Golf Water-skiing / wakeboarding Mountainbiking Cycling Canyoning Cliff diving Hiking alpine climbing Free climbing |
Paragliding roller blading Swimming Tennis Fisching Skiing horseback riding Rope adventure park |
| Local Services: | grocerie stores and shopping ATM/bank hospital Pharmacies Fitness center Indoor swimming pool and wellness |
Car service stations extensive bus network Train station Ship connections on the lake Highway access |