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Locarno
SWITZERLAND
Welcome to the summer travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Locarno in Switzerland. If you would like to view the winter season resort information please click on the "winter guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Locarno in summer. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Resort Glacier:
- m
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Lugano (1h)
- Milan (2h)
- Zurich (3h)
- Locarno (0 miles)
- 584 miles (approx)
Things to do
- Walking trails accessed by cable car
- Panoramic views from the mountains
- International film festival usually August (check dates)
- Visit to other resorts on the lake
- New orleans jazz festival in nearby Ascona in June (check dates)
Description
Located at the northern most end of Lake Maggiore, Locarno is surrounded by delightful alpine scenery with a sunny mediterranean climate. It lies on the edge of the Maggia river delta as it flows into the lake. Locarno has a beautiful old waterfront town dominated by vine clad hillsides. The climate, location and scenery make the Italian speaking side of Switzerland a fantastic place to stay.
