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.

JazzAscona

JazzAsocna is one of Switzerland's biggest jazz festivals, and it's proud to be the only such event outside the USA to be officially supported by the city of New Orleans. But how did it come into being, and what makes it so special?

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Three ideas for a day by the river

Clear emerald green waters are not only reminiscent of the Caribbean. Crystal clear depths, gneiss and granite walls sparkling in the sun and water to rival the tropics: leaving the lake behind for the valleys and you’ll find yourself confronted by a real natural paradise.

Mountain huts

The varied landscape, ranging from the palm trees on the lake to the high mountains and glaciers, the 1,400 km of hiking trails that lead through this unique natural landscape, as well as the many hours of sunshine, offer best conditions for hiking tours.

Summer at Lake Maggiore

A sunny summer and an atmosphere of Mediterranean warmth right at your doorstep. If you fancy a holiday in the sun, you don't have to go far: the Ascona-Locarno region has everything you could wish for in summer.

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.