Ascona

Ascona is a small town next to Locarno at the Lake Maggiore in Ticino.

Ascona was able to maintain its charm as a colony of artists and drop-out even as the touristy Locarno developed into a big tourist destination. Strict limitations for cars ensure that the main center of the town is car free. Its tranquil people make this town a calming and refreshing visit. The old buildings have been beautifully kept restored. Ascona is popular for day trips and boat tours to the Isolas Brissago. The Lago Maggiore cools the town in summer and ensures a Mediterranean feeling in winter.

• Lake promenade
• Bagno pubblico
• House Serodine, Town Hall Square. Facade on three floors (1620) in Baroque style with stucco decorations Serodine of John the Baptist (1587-1626).
• Museo Castello San Materno, via Losone 10, +41 91 759 81 60. Th-Sa 10:00-12:00, afternoon variable, Su 14:00-16:00. The oldest still standing part of this castle goes back to the 6th-8th century. Today it is used as a art museum. Fr. 7/5.
• Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna, via Borgo 34, +41 91 759 81 40. Th-Sa 10:00-12:00, afternoon variable, Su 10:00-12:30. Museum of modern arts. Fr. 10/7.

House Serodine, Town Hall Square. Facade on three floors (1620) in Baroque style with stucco decorations Serodine of John the Baptist (1587-1626).

Museo Castello San Materno, via Losone 10, +41 91 759 81 60. Th-Sa 10:00-12:00, afternoon variable, Su 14:00-16:00. The oldest still standing part of this castle goes back to the 6th-8th century. Today it is used as a art museum. Fr. 7/5.

Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna, via Borgo 34, +41 91 759 81 40. Th-Sa 10:00-12:00, afternoon variable, Su 10:00-12:30. Museum of modern arts. Fr. 10/7.

• Brissago Islands, +41 91 791 43 61. Season 2013: 20 March – 28 October. The Brissago Islands, the Botanic garden of Canton Ticino, give you the wonderful opportunity to escape from the noise and confusion of frenetic modern life. Adults Fr. 8, Children (6-16) Fr. 2.50.
• Ascona Locarno and the Magic Valley. 3-4 hours. Regional bicycle path n. 31: Tenero – Locarno – Losone – Avegno – Gordevio – Maggia.

• JazzAscona, 3, Luini St (Tourist Office Lake Maggiore, Locarno. latest 20th - 29th of June 2014. Jazz Ascona is one of the major world events dedicated to the classic jazz and New Orleans' Beat.
• Musical weeks of Ascona, Tourist Office Lake Maggiore (Locarno, +41 848 091 091. Since the founding of the Settimane Musicali of Ascona in 1946 the event represents a recurring and very much appreciated date on the annual events calendar and therefore has become an integral part of the traditions and the music entertainment panorama of the Lake Maggiore region especially and the Canton of Ticino in general.
• Street Artists' Festival, 3, Madonna della Fontana St.

JazzAscona, 3, Luini St (Tourist Office Lake Maggiore, Locarno. latest 20th - 29th of June 2014. Jazz Ascona is one of the major world events dedicated to the classic jazz and New Orleans' Beat.

Musical weeks of Ascona, Tourist Office Lake Maggiore (Locarno, +41 848 091 091. Since the founding of the Settimane Musicali of Ascona in 1946 the event represents a recurring and very much appreciated date on the annual events calendar and therefore has become an integral part of the traditions and the music entertainment panorama of the Lake Maggiore region especially and the Canton of Ticino in general.

Street Artists' Festival, 3, Madonna della Fontana St.

Brissago Islands, +41 91 791 43 61. Season 2013: 20 March – 28 October. The Brissago Islands, the Botanic garden of Canton Ticino, give you the wonderful opportunity to escape from the noise and confusion of frenetic modern life. Adults Fr. 8, Children (6-16) Fr. 2.50.

Ascona Locarno and the Magic Valley. 3-4 hours. Regional bicycle path n. 31: [[Tenero]] – [[Locarno]] – [[Losone]] – [[Avegno]] – [[Gordevio]] – [[Maggia]].

• Osteria Nostrana, Piazza G. Motta, +41 91 791 51 58.

Osteria Nostrana, Piazza G. Motta, +41 91 791 51 58.

• Locarno is the next city, just across the river and offers all modes of transportation.