Upper Ticino Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Upper Ticino
Porto Ronco
Porto Ronco is well liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ronco sopra Ascona area, you might plan a trip to Brissago Islands or Monte Verità.
Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino
It's more a family hotel. Check in is good and friendly. Breakfast is good. The location is a little far from the center but it's near to a train station
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno
Nice location - easy walking to train, along lake ( both directions) and dining options Older building needing some upgrades (eg outlets for the floor lamp and coffee maker!) Lobby a bit tight, and understaffed at checkin.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Hotel Lago Maggiore
The Hotel Lago Maggiore is everything you’d want for your time in Locarno and more. It is modern, beautiful, sparkling clean, well-maintained, expertly staffed, and ideally located. What truly distinguishes the hotel is first and foremost how you are treated, from the warm welcome and recognition ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Chalet del Sole
Clean room, lovely location, wonderful hospitality
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms
Great location, 5 minutes from the train station. Spotless rooms, great Wi-Fi, and the best value, perhaps, in all of Switzerland. And just for cred, I have been to Europe more than 250 times, so I know hotels.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hapimag Resort Ascona
Our 3 kids enjoyed the pool and the restaurant was excellent. It was also very handy having the option to reserve your bakery order for pickup each morning along with take out pizzas. Very comfortable 3 nights and the town of Ascona was lovely
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2023
Popular places to visit
Piazza Grande
Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.
Old Town
You can find out about the history of Locarno when you stop by Old Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Verzasca Dam
You can find out about the history of Gordola when you stop by Verzasca Dam. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Madonna del Sasso
Board a scenic funicular or embark on a hike to reach this church overlooking the Swiss city of Locarno.
Sasso San Gottardo Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sasso San Gottardo Museum in Airolo. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
Waterfall of Foroglio
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waterfall of Foroglio during your travels in Cevio. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
