Ascona-Locarno: where nature meets dolce vita.

Ascona is impressive with its sophisticated combination of serenity and tradition. It is a region that offers something between an exclusive, spirited and Mediterranean ambience on the lake and wild, original mountain landscapes with typical Ticino villages in the valleys. Sports enthusiasts, Sunday hikers, connoisseurs, gourmets and families can look forward to unforgettable holidays on Lake Maggiore.

Hotels at a special price.

Benefit from a 20% discount on accommodation in select Ticino hotels as well as free travel on public transport from your place of residence to the hotel and back. Once you have booked your hotel, you will receive a promotional code that can be redeemed for your free public transport journey to and from the hotel (sbb.ch/en/promotional-codes). Offer valid from 1 October to 30 November 2023. 

Hotels in Ticino at 20% off plus free travel there and back on public transport Help with the promotional code

Highlights.

  1. Termali Salini & Spa Locarno.

    This offer appears in the following categories:
    • Wellness & relaxation

    At Termali Salini & Spa Locarno, with its niches, grottoes and cascades, you will feel as though you are spending time in the famous Ticino river valleys.

  2. By cable car from Verdasio to Rasa and up to Monte Comino.

    In the midst of the Centovalli wilderness, two natural oases are waiting to be discovered.

    Up to –20% Discount

  3. Bosco Gurin summer experience.

    The pretty little winter sports resort in the highest village in Ticino.

  4. Climbing at Lake Maggiore.

    Ticino’s gneiss and granite climbing and bouldering paradise.

  5. Trekking Maggiore.

    A hike in four legs from Bosco Gurin to Brissago.

  6. ‘Emilio Balli’s Around the World 1878-1879’ at the Museo di Valmaggia.

    Glimpses into the everyday life – both past and present – of the inhabitants of Vallemaggia.

10 leisure offers.

  1. Through the Centovalli and the Vigezzo Valley.

    This offer appears in the following categories:
    • Rail & boat
    • Family excursions

    Experience varied, unique landscapes with wild mountains and rushing waterfalls on the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway.

    Up to –20% Discount

  2. Lido Locarno.

    This offer appears in the following categories:
    • Games & fun
    • Family excursions

    Experience plenty of fun in the water in a varied facility at Lido Locarno.

    Up to –20% Discount

  3. Bellinzona–Locarno cycle route.

    The cycle route with Mediterranean charm.

  4. Luino and Riviera Gambarogno.

    This offer appears in the following categories:
    • Rail & boat
    • Family excursions

    In this area that connects Ticino with Lombardy, there is plenty to discover.

  5. The Via del Ceneri.

    This offer appears in the following categories:
    • Hiking
    • Markets, shopping & culinary art

    Discover the cultural learning path, which is part of the historical Via Gottardo.

  6. Cardada Cimetta.

    This offer appears in the following categories:
    • Mountains & views
    • Hiking

    Fun, hiking, relaxation.

    Up to –20% Discount

  7. Brissago Islands.

    This offer appears in the following categories:
    • Rail & boat
    • Nature & sights of interest

    Tour of the botanical world.

    30% discount

  8. Falconeria Locarno.

    Be carried away by the fascinating world of birds of prey at Falconeria Locarno.

    Up to –10% Discount

  9. Gordola Adventure Park.

    This offer appears in the following categories:
    • Games & fun
    • Family excursions

    Adventures in the trees.

  10. Ascona-Locarno Run.

    A run in a class of its own with highlights for runners of all abilities.