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.

The sunny side of winter

Winter in Ticino? An exceptional experience! Rather than snow-covered expanses, what you find in the Lake Maggiore region are camellias in full bloom, sunshine instead of fog, and mild temperatures instead of icy cold.

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Winter activities and sports

Winter activities and sports can be perfectly combined in the region on Lake Maggiore with the mild climate and Mediterranean atmosphere. Wade through the snow in the morning and enjoy the last rays of sunshine on the lake promenade under palm trees in the afternoon.

A wellness holiday on Lake Maggiore

How about a relaxing holiday in Ticino? Autumn is the ideal time to recharge your batteries with a wellness day and store up energy for the winter. Let yourself be pampered in modern wellness centres and relaxing hotel spas.

Winter with the family by Lake Maggiore

Sunshine, palm trees and snow-capped mountains. Winter on the shores of Lake Maggiore is the mildest in Switzerland, making it the ideal destination for a winter holiday with the children – their desire to run around and play in the open air will be satisfied to the full.

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.