Upper Ticino Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Upper Ticino
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.

Hotel Bellinzona Sud Swiss Quality
Rooms and staff were great! The walls were a little thin, and there were limited restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino
Amazing hotel, clean rooms very friendly staff, fantastic food !!
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hotel City Locarno, Design & Hospitality
Good buffete breakfast and close to everything
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms
Everything was spotless. Very helpful staff
Reviewed on 18 Sept 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

Schloss Locarno
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.

Three Castles of Bellinzona
Find out about the history of Bellinzona with a stop at Three Castles of Bellinzona. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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.

Madonna del Sasso
Board a scenic funicular or embark on a hike to reach this church overlooking the Swiss city of Locarno.

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.

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.





