Between snowy adventures and lakeside serenity, adrenaline rushes and moments of indulgence – Ascona-Locarno has everything a bucket list should include! Go skiing in Bosco Gurin, enjoy fondue with a view, admire blooming camellias or explore new trails, puzzles and culinary delights. Whether you're sporty at the Transalpine Run, savouring fine dining, adventurous in the Escape Room or relaxed on the Grand Tour of Switzerland – the region offers unforgettable experiences for every season and taste.
- Fondue, but make it unforgettable! Savour your fondue on a mountain with a lake view, by the shore, in a cosy chalet in Ascona or even on the lake itself! Wherever you dip your bread this season, one thing’s certain: it’ll be a melt-in-the-mouth memory to savour.
- Crack the code in Brissago! In Brissago’s brand-new Escape Room, a real bank turns into your ultimate playground – complete with heavy vault doors, safes, and plenty of pulse-pounding puzzles. Three thrilling missions await sharp minds and daring teams ready to break free. Are you up for the challenge?
- Blossom power in Locarno! Spring doesn’t just arrive in Locarno – it explodes into colour! During the Camelie Locarno event from 18–22 March, more than 1,000 camellia varieties turn the Parco delle Camelie into a floral wonderland. Tickets are available in our online shop – guaranteed good vibes in full bloom!
- 24–26 April – Orienteering World Cup in Ascona-Locarno! Experience the international and national elite live as they race through forests and charming village centres. Our ambassador Joey Hadorn will be at the starting line – will you be there too?
- In 2026, the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland turns ten – and you should join the celebration! Board the Centovallina in Locarno and let yourself be carried through a hundred valleys to Domodossola. A small train, big experiences!
- Brave enough for Monti Motti? The new MTB trail is a wild ride made for the bold! Steep, technical, and downright spectacular, it offers 20 kilometres of pure adrenaline – with breathtaking views over Lake Maggiore as your reward. Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely for those who live for the thrill of the trail!
- Pardy is back on the hunt for chestnuts in 2026, taking you on two newly designed tours – Ascona and Locarno. Discover the second edition of “Pardy and the secret of the hidden chestnuts” with the whole family.
- Let the super trail week begin! The legendary Transalpine Run is making its first-ever stop in Ascona-Locarno in 2026 – and it’s going to be epic! Over seven stages, participants will run 250 kilometres from Lenzerheide to Locarno, where the grand finale takes place. Expect endurance, emotion, and pure mountain magic all the way – from 28 August to 3 September, not to be missed!
- On 19 September, Run in Fly – Ascona-Locarno Edition returns for the second time! First you run up the surrounding mountains, then fly back down by paraglider – pure adrenaline. The heart of the event is Lido Locarno, where athletic power meets aerial artistry. Take part or cheer on the athletes: action guaranteed!
- classicAscona (formerly Settimane Musicali di Ascona) is beginning a new chapter under the direction of Christoph Müller. For the 81st edition, from 18 September to 10 October, you can look forward to an exciting programme filled with musical highlights. A must for your bucket list if you wish to experience Ascona-Locarno’s world of classic music.
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