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Ascona

Ascona is located directly on Lake Maggiore. The small town is separated from Locarno by the river Maggia and its valley. Ascona's lakeside promenade, which dates back to the 13th century, has a Mediterranean feel and the Mediterranean climate matches it. The present old town was largely built in the 16th century. Of four castles, only the Castello dei Griglioni still exists today. It stands on the lake promenade. Of the Castello di San Materno, which was built in the 19th and 20th centuries in the north of Ascones, only the remains of the Romanesque castle chapel remain

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Hiking & Nature

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Hike through the golden larch forests
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Use a Föhn day for the long view
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Hike up a local hill above the sea of fog
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Tramp through rustling leaves in the forest
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Go on a night walk with torches
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Climb above the sea of fog for sunrise
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Walk the olive trail to Gandria
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Watch the early sunset by the lake
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Gather pine cones and twigs for Advent decorations
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Watch the winter waterbirds on the lake

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Christmas in Ascona

Ascona Christmas Market 2026
Ascona Christmas Market 2026
In 2026/27 Ascona is part of Winterland for the first time, with an ice trail on the lakeside promenade; a crafts market takes place in the Borgo on Saturday 5 December 2026.
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Artigiani in Borgo Ascona
Artigiani in Borgo Ascona
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Christmas markets in Switzerland 2026
Christmas markets in Switzerland 2026
Switzerland's Christmas markets 2026 with dates, opening hours and how to get there – plus day trips to Christmas markets just across the border.
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Sights nearby

Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
Lake
Monte Tamaro
Monte Tamaro
Mountain summit
Val Grande Maggia Valley
Val Grande Maggia Valley
Nature Park
Splash and Spa
Splash and Spa
Swimming area
Cugnasco Gorge
Cugnasco Gorge
Gorge
Vira Gorge
Vira Gorge
Gorge
Brissago Islands
Brissago Islands
Park & garden
Bellinzona Fortress
Bellinzona Fortress
Castle & ruin
Ticino
Ticino
Rivers
Castello Visconteo
Castello Visconteo
Castle & ruin · Locarno
Castello di Montebello
Castello di Montebello
Castle & ruin · Bellinzona
Castelgrande
Castelgrande
Castle & ruin · Bellinzona

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Ascona on the mapBookable experiences, places and events at a glance

Train travel to Ascona

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Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Locarno
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UriTicket
UriTicket
Andermatt
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Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz
Train ticket between Chur and St. Moritz
Chur
from $57
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Events in Ascona

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“Musicisti & Corpi in Movimento” by Maestro Alvaro StoppaAscona · 10:00–13:00 · Free admission · until Sun, Nov 29 MiniSpettacoliTeatro dell'asinello, Minusio · 16:00 · until Sun, Mar 21, 2027 MidnightPalestra Scuola media di Minusio · 20:15 · until Sat, May 8, 2027 Kirk Fletcher Blues Trio @Jazz Cat ClubAscona · 20:30–22:30 · Erwachsene 35 · Studierende 15

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Foxtrail GO Locarno digital scavenger hunt
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Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Riviera
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Val Grande Canyoning Expert for Experienced Adventurers from Gordevio
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Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo
Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo
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Ticino Canoe Basic Tour from Cresciano
Ticino Canoe Basic Tour from Cresciano
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Fat Boy E-Scooter Tour Locarno and Maggia Valley from Tenero
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Lugano
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Food & drink nearby

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Piaz Merlot Wine Tour with Tasting in Arogno
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Thusis Riding Stable
Thusis Riding Stable
Farm shops · Thusis
Biohof Taratsch – Lise Louise Laden
Biohof Taratsch – Lise Louise Laden
Farm shops · Lohn

Hiking routes

Easy hike from Ascona via Ascona NLM
Ascona · 3.4 km · 53 min
Easy hike from Tenero to Locarno Funicolare
Tenero → Locarno Funicolare · 4.5 km · 1 h 8 min
Mountain hiking trail
Giro della Valle del Salto
Maggia · 9.0 km · 4 h 58 min
Easy hike from Aurigeno-Moghegno to Giumaglio via Al Runch Riöi
Aurigeno-Moghegno → Giumaglio · 8.0 km · 2 h 35 min
Easy hike from Maggia to Giumaglio via San Lorenzo
Maggia → Giumaglio · 5.5 km · 1 h 38 min
Easy hike from Brione s. Minusio via Ronco di Bosco
Brione s. Minusio · 5.7 km · 2 h 16 min
Mountain hiking trail
Alpe Cardada - Cardada Colmanicchio
Alpe Cardada → Cardada Colmanicchio · 1.5 km · 32 min
Maggia Delta Tegna
Maggia Delta Casa Orellöi → Tegna · 5.6 km · 1 h 32 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 10 min drive

Giro Lungolago Ascona
Giro Lungolago Ascona
Wanderweg · Ascona · 6.0 km · 1 h 35 min
Easy hike from Losone via Ascona
Easy hike from Losone via Ascona
Wanderweg · Losone · 8.2 km · 2 h 39 min
Easy hike from Losone via Bolletina Lunga
Easy hike from Losone via Bolletina Lunga
Wanderweg · Losone · 5.7 km · 2 h 3 min
Giro delle Rovine del Castelliere
Giro delle Rovine del Castelliere
Bergwanderweg · Ponte Brolla → Verscio · 6.0 km · 3 h 10 min
Easy hike from Locarno via Locarno FART
Easy hike from Locarno via Locarno FART
Wanderweg · Locarno · 5.1 km · 1 h 16 min
Hike from Locarno FART via Contra
Hike from Locarno FART via Contra
Wanderweg · Locarno FART · 14 km · 4 h 53 min
Easy hike from Arcegno via Bolletina Lunga
Easy hike from Arcegno via Bolletina Lunga
Wanderweg · Arcegno · 2.7 km · 56 min
Easy hike from Porto Ronco to Livurcio
Easy hike from Porto Ronco to Livurcio
Wanderweg · Porto Ronco → Livurcio · 2.7 km · 1 h 19 min
Easy hike from Gruppaldo via Castelli
Easy hike from Gruppaldo via Castelli
Wanderweg · Gruppaldo · 4.4 km · 1 h 51 min
Easy hike from Orselina via Eco
Easy hike from Orselina via Eco
Wanderweg · Orselina · 5.5 km · 2 h 1 min
Hike from Brione s. Minusio via Ronco di Bosco
Hike from Brione s. Minusio via Ronco di Bosco
Wanderweg · Brione s. Minusio · 8.7 km · 3 h 6 min
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 10 - Ascona (CH) - Cannobio
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 10 - Ascona (CH) - Cannobio
Hiking trail · Ascona (CH) → Cannobio · 19 km · 7 h 25 min

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 30 min drive

Percorso Valle Maggia, Stage 2/2
Percorso Valle Maggia, Stage 2/2
Cycling routes · Locarno → Cavergno · 35 km
Cardada Bike
Cardada Bike
Mountain bike routes · Locarno · 31 km
Percorso Pedemontano
Percorso Pedemontano
Cycling routes · Riazzino → Castione-Arbedo · 22 km
Monti Motti Bike
Monti Motti Bike
Mountain bike routes · Gordola · 20 km
Ceneri Bike
Ceneri Bike
Mountain bike routes · Cadenazzo · 22 km
Percorso Valle Maggia
Percorso Valle Maggia
Cycling routes · Bellinzona → Cavergno · 56 km
Valle Morobbia Bike
Valle Morobbia Bike
Mountain bike routes · Giubiasco → Bellinzona · 20 km
Isone Bike
Isone Bike
Mountain bike routes · Rivera · 27 km
Lugano Bike, Stage 3/4
Lugano Bike, Stage 3/4
Mountain bike routes · Rivera → Miglieglia · 39 km
Percorso Valle Maggia, Stage 1/2
Percorso Valle Maggia, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Bellinzona → Locarno · 22 km
North-South Route, Stage 7/8
North-South Route, Stage 7/8
Cycling routes · Bellinzona → Agno · 37 km
Giova
Giova
Mountain bike routes · Roveredo · 31 km

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 10 min drive

Rolf Gérard Foundation
Rolf Gérard Foundation
Museum · Ascona
Museo Castello San Materno
Museo Castello San Materno
Museum · Ascona
Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna Ascona
Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna Ascona
Museum · Ascona
Locarno city of the Reformation. From the exile of Protestants to the building of tolerance
Locarno city of the Reformation. From the exile of Protestants to the building of tolerance
Exhibition · Locarno
Museums complex on Monte Verità
Museums complex on Monte Verità
Museum · Ascona
Museo Casa Rusca
Museo Casa Rusca
Museum · Locarno
Giardino botanico cantonale delle Isole di Brissago
Giardino botanico cantonale delle Isole di Brissago
Museum · Brissago
Museo Ruggero Leoncavallo
Museo Ruggero Leoncavallo
Museum · Brissago
Museo Casorella
Museo Casorella
Museum · Locarno
Museo civico e archeologico
Museo civico e archeologico
Museum · Locarno
Museo Elisarion
Museo Elisarion
Museum · Minusio
Museo Fiorenzo Abbondio
Museo Fiorenzo Abbondio
Museum · Minusio

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 30 min drive

Nucleo di Odro
Nucleo di Odro
Mountain Huts · Verzasca
Rifugio Al Legn
Rifugio Al Legn
Mountain Huts · Brissago
Capanna Bardughè
Capanna Bardughè
Mountain Huts · Verzasca
Capanna Cornavosa
Capanna Cornavosa
Mountain Huts · Verzasca
Capanna Starlaresc
Capanna Starlaresc
Mountain Huts · Verzasca

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 90 min drive

Kid's Village
Kid's Village
Playground · Bosco / Gurin
Nufenen Playground
Nufenen Playground
Playground · Nufenen
Playground Splügen
Playground Splügen
Playground · Splügen
Playground Sufers
Playground Sufers
Playground · Sufers
Andeer Playground
Andeer Playground
Playground · Andeer
Playground kindergarten / Scoleta Zillis
Playground kindergarten / Scoleta Zillis
Playground · Zillis
Donat playground
Donat playground
Playground · Donath
Playground Sils i. D.
Playground Sils i. D.
Playground · Sils im Domleschg
Snowpark Valtgeva
Snowpark Valtgeva
Playground · Sedrun
Scharans playground
Scharans playground
Playground · Scharans
Playground Schulhaus Quadra Cazis
Playground Schulhaus Quadra Cazis
Playground · Cazis
Playground Cazis Oberdorf
Playground Cazis Oberdorf
Playground · Cazis

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