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.

Vallemaggia valley by bike

A leisurely bike tour through Vallemaggia. The cycle path is ideal for a leisurely ride off the beaten track through this enchanting valley, whether alone or with your family. Over bridges, through traditional villages and woods along the Maggia river to Cavergno.

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Trekking with llamas on Monte Comino

Our tame and very friendly llamas never fail to provide a memorable outing for the family. The woods and sunny slopes of Monte Comino are home to a group of the cutest, wooly llamas. Trekking with them is more than just a hike, it’s an experience you won't forget.

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.

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.

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.