Ticino — Mediterranean Switzerland
Locarno
4.5/5
108 travelers
Altitude: 196m
Recommended days: 2 days
The sunniest city in Switzerland basks on the northern shore of Lago Maggiore, where palm trees line the lakefront Piazza Grande — host to the renowned Locarno Film Festival each August. The Santuario della Madonna del Sasso, perched dramatically above town, offers sweeping views. The Centovalli railway to Domodossola is one of Switzerland's most underrated scenic train rides.
Highlights
Piazza Grande and Locarno Film FestivalSantuario Madonna del SassoCentovalli scenic railway to ItalyCardada-Cimetta panoramic viewpointIsole di Brissago botanical island
Getting there
Direct train from Zürich via Gotthard Base Tunnel (2h30) or scenic Gotthard Panorama Express. Centovalli line to Domodossola (Italy).
Activities
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