The magical world of Winterland

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The magical world of Winterland

Thousands of lights make the Piazza Grande in the centre of Locarno sparkle and twinkle. Winterland is a magical place where fun and being together are on first place. Let yourself be enchanted by the warm ambience, the cheerful atmosphere and the many tantalizing scents and enjoy unforgettable moments with friends and family. Experience the magic of winter under the starry skies of Piazza Grande.

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Museums

Home to the cinema, music, art and architecture, but not only! Discover the stories about the treasures of our region displayed at our territorial museums.

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Christmas traditions on Lake Maggiore

Christmas is the most magical time of the year, even in Switzerland's most Mediterranean region, which combines the typical Alpine Christmas tradition with the lake, palm trees and mild climate.

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Advent calendar

Twinkling lights, delicious aromas and a festive atmosphere: the Ascona Locarno region reveals a special side during the holiday season. The Ascona-Locarno region and its partners say THANK YOU offering 24 amazing prizes! Are you ready for our Advent Calendar? So many surprises are just waiting to be discovered: come back every day between now and Christmas to be in with a chance of winning fantastic prizes.

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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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Spanning a hundred valleys and a hundred years

A bell tower that soars above the rooftops, standing out against the blue sky, forests as far as the eye can see, a village nestled above the valley crossed by a huge iron bridge. And on that bridge, a small blue and white train. A perfect picture-postcard image; so iconic and deeply rooted in the area that no one in Ticino could now imagine the Centovalli without their train. The Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway, linking Locarno to Domodossola, is turning one hundred. Its journey has not been without obstacles; the beloved train has had to deal with wars, natural disasters and historic changes, demonstrating, year after year, its importance for the valley and its profound links to the area.

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