Breathtaking views in Ascona-Locarno

Discover the Ascona-Locarno region: campsites, hotels with spas, international events, 1400 km of hiking trails and Lake Maggiore. Everything you need for your next holiday in Ticino.

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Breathtaking views in Ascona-Locarno

Do you feel at home in the mountains? Do you love seeing the world from above? If so, don't miss these five beauties! Five challenges with breathtaking views as a reward.

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The Valle Verzasca you won’t find on social media

Valle Verzasca is one of the most famous valleys in the whole of the Ticino, and not without reason. With its picture-postcard views and the clear emerald green water of the Verzasca river, this valley is a popular destination in summer. But there’s far more to it than the dam wall made famous by James Bond and the Ponte dei Salti bridge in Lavertezzo. Discover the Valle Verzasca you won’t find on social media.

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24 hours in Ascona

With its colourful Old Town of intricate lanes, a charm that has captivated artists of all kinds and its position on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Ascona is the ideal combination of cultural centre and holiday resort. Small and pretty, it is perfect for a relaxing day trip with a dash of history.

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Ascona-Locarno Experience

Discover the Lake Maggiore region in Ticino on a train journey with cheap train tickets on the most attractive connection between north and south. Relaxing holidays, family adventures, romantic weekends or business trips - whatever you have in mind, you've come to the right place. Choose your adventure from the experiences in our shop and book your round trip on the Treno Gottardo now from CHF 20 (in 2nd class with Half Fare Travelcard).

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Things to do on Lake Maggiore this weekend

Do you want to know what's on at Lake Maggiore this weekend? Here you will find information about the current events to plan your short trip to Ascona-Locarno even better.

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Swing the World, swing with a view

Dreamt up entirely in Ticino, the Swing the World project is the brainchild of two young photography and filmmaking enthusiasts keen to introduce the world to the most stunning, breath-taking and Instagrammable corners of Ticino through hand-built swings scattered around the region. All this with an added focus on the environment.

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