Activities in Ascona

Discover Ascona

Located directly on the lake, with its palm trees and typical houses painted in bright colors, this former fishing village has been transformed into a place not to be missed with Mediterranean charm.
Ascona is a real paradise and its characteristic lake promenade makes this small town on Lake Maggiore a unique jewel.

Ascona is a place rich in history, art and culture. Its privileged location and mild climate make it a popular vacation spot for cycling, discovering the valleys, practicing water sports, playing in one of the most famous 18-hole golf courses in Switzerland or spending the warm summer nights at the theater or dancing to music.

We are at your disposal to facilitate the organization of your stay and to reserve for you tickets for shows, a table at the restaurant, cultural, sports or nautical activities. Do not hesitate to contact us!

Activities in Ascona - Locarno and surroundings

Events and happenings

Camelie Locarno (March)
L’immagine e la parola, Locarno/Ascona (March)
Eventi letterari Monte Verità, Ascona (April)
Slow Up Ticino, Locarno (April)
Sapori Ticino, Lago Maggiore region
Leoncavallo Festival, Brissago (May)
Strawberry Festival (May)
Flea market, Locarno (Ascension weekend)
Street Artists Festival, Ascona (July)
Notte Bianca, Locarno (June)
JazzAscona (June – July)
Festival organiztico, Magadino (July)
Luci e Ombre, Locarno-Muralto (July)
Moon & Stars, Locarno (July)
Vallemaggia Magic Blues (July – August)
Polo Cup Ascona (September)
Longines CSI International Horse Show, Ascona (September)
Fireworks, Ascona (August)
Locarno Film Festival (August)
Verzasca Country Festival, Sonogno (August)
Settimane Musicali, Ascona (September – October)
Triathlon, Locarno (September)
Autunno Gastronomico Lago
Maggiore (September – October)
Autumn Festival, Ascona (October)
Chestnut Festival, Ascona (October)
Ascona-Locarno Run (October)
Locarno on Ice, Locarno

Visit the Ascona – Locarno website for more information about the events.

Summer activities

Trekking with llamas in Mount Comino
Treasure hunt (4 different routes)
Falconry of Locarno
Centovalli by train
The sacred mountain “Madonna del Sasso
Golf
Mountain Bike
Panoramic swings
Verdasio-Rasa cable car
Intragna and its bell tower
Dimitri Theatre
Funicular ascent to the “Madonna del Sasso
Boccia al bosco hiking circuit
Thematic trails
Yoga Trail
Energy Routes
Stone path

Visit the website of Ascona – Locarno for more information on summer activities.

Activities in case of bad weather

Wellness and well-being
Aquasplash
Handicraft
Art Galleries
Churches
Exhibitions
Bowling and billiards
Visit to the Loco Mill
Casino

Visit the Ascona – Locarno website for more information on rainy day activities.

Winter activities

Bosco Gurin (traditions and legends)
Winter hikes
Snowshoeing excursions
Moonlight excursion
Ski
Sleds and snow tubes
Snowscout
Ice rink

Eating out

Gastronomy Ascona

“Al piazza ” Ristorante pizzeria
Ascona

“Al Pontile Ristorante
Ascona

Beach Ascona
Ascona

Locanda Barbarossa
Ascona (Gault Millau)

Ristorante Al Lago – Romantik Hotel Castello Seeschloss
Romantik Hotel Castello Seeschloss, Ascona

Ristorante Casa Berno
Ascona (lake view)

Gastronomy in the area

“Al Grott café
Brione s/Minusio

BLU Restaurant & Lounge
Locarno

Grotto Broggini
Losone

L’Approdo
Minusio

Ristorante Isole di Brissago
Islands of Brissago

Ristorante Giardino Lago
Minusio (view on the lake)

Grotto Pozzasc
Peccia

From us to you

Osteria Nostrana
Best pizzas in Switzerland, typical local and delicious wine

Da Enzo
Very nice Grotto (remember to reserve your table)

Grotto America
Nice Grotto, beautiful terrace with view on the Maggia

Ristorante Seven
Modern restaurant, young innovative cooks

Wine cellars

Craft beers of Ascona-Locarno