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.

A festive and traditional end to the summer

When autumn starts creeping in, Ascona-Locarno transforms into a rainbow of colours. It’s not only the trees that change colours, the autumn breeze also breathes life into local traditions and village festivals. Traditions are extremely important and are still celebrated and adhered to today. For foodies and nature lovers, autumn is the best time of year.

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Chestnuts and grà

There are a great many traditions linked to chestnuts, and with good reason: although we only think of them in autumn now, when the smell of roasted chestnuts fills the air, it wasn't always that way. Chestnuts were once a fundamental part of the local diet. Nonetheless, as they were easily damaged by mould and maggots, specific methods were needed to preserve the chestnuts for any extended period.

78th Settimane Musicali Ascona

The Settimane Musicali di Ascona, with its rich programme of symphony concerts, chamber music evenings and single instrument recitals, has come to represent, over the last 78 years, the most important classical music festival in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland.

Discover the Centovalli

Are you planning your autumn holidays in Ticino in the sunny Lake Maggiore region? Discover our top tip for an enchanting autumn: discover the Centovalli, through the colours of autumn thanks to the foliage train.

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.