Upper Ticino

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Above the beautiful city of Locarno in Ticino, Switzerland! I took this photo from the Cardada tourist resort area. One of my best memories from my Switzerland trip :). I was there in May 2016. You can definitely see that Spring is alive!
Springtime in Switzerland! Blenio consists of several villages and hamlets and offers breathtaking views. I'd say that Blenio was the most picturesque place I visited in Ticino, which is saying a lot, because there's so many beautiful places there!
Like out of a fairy tale, got this shot of the stunning Madonna del Sasso on our hike up to Cimetta #Ticino #Switzerland #Explore
Pizzo di Claro summit, july 2015
Summit of Cima dell'Uomo, July 2015

Where to stay in Upper Ticino

Schweiz - Ronco sopra Ascona

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.

Porto Ronco
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Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino

Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino

4 out of 5
Via Campagna n. 9 Locarno
$179 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$198 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Go kart Locarno Magadino and Cantina Böscioro are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews)
It's more a family hotel. Check in is good and friendly. Breakfast is good. The location is a little far from the center but it's near to a train station

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino
Hotel Bellinzona Sud Swiss Quality

Hotel Bellinzona Sud Swiss Quality

3 out of 5
Raststätte Bellinzona Süd, A2 Bellinzona TI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$146 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$163 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Bellinzona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
Hotel Bellinzona Sud Swiss Quality
Hotel Lago Maggiore

Hotel Lago Maggiore

4 out of 5
Viale Verbano 25 Muralto Locarno
$203 nightly
The price is $222 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$222 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Muralto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (262 reviews)
The Hotel Lago Maggiore is everything you’d want for your time in Locarno and more. It is modern, beautiful, sparkling clean, well-maintained, expertly staffed, and ideally located. What truly distinguishes the hotel is first and foremost how you are treated, from the warm welcome and recognition ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Hotel Lago Maggiore
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Hapimag Resort Ascona

Hapimag Resort Ascona

4.5 out of 5
Via Muraccio 116 Ascona
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ascona. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and an attached winery. Popular attractions Ascona Beach and Museo Comunale ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
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 Nov 26, 2023

Hapimag Resort Ascona
Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms

Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms

3.5 out of 5
1 Via San Vittore Muralto
Stay at this apartment in Muralto. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Giardini Pubblici and Città ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Great location, 5 minutes from the train station. Spotless rooms, great Wi-Fi, and the best value, perhaps, in all of Switzerland. And just for cred, I have been to Europe more than 250 times, so I know hotels.

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms
Chalet del Sole

Chalet del Sole

2 out of 5
Altanca Quinto TI
Stay at this vacation home in Quinto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Ritom Funicular and Gottardo Arena are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
A unique experience
Clean room, lovely location, wonderful hospitality

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Chalet del Sole
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Popular places to visit

Piazza Grande showing road cycling as well as an individual femail

Piazza Grande

Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.

Piazza Grande
Verzasca Dam - Locarno, Switzerland

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.

Verzasca Dam
Piazza Grande

Old Town

You can find out about the history of Locarno with a trip to Old Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Old Town
Madonna del Sasso which includes a lake or waterhole and a small town or village

Madonna del Sasso

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

Madonna del Sasso
Castello Visconteo featuring a ruin and heritage architecture

Castello Visconteo

Visit this medieval defense structure overlooking Lago Maggiore to browse its archaeological museum and learn about the history of the Visconti from Milan.

Castello Visconteo

Three Castles of Bellinzona

Find out about the history of Bellinzona when you spend time at Three Castles of Bellinzona. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Three Castles of Bellinzona

Cities near Upper Ticino

Lugano featuring flowers and a garden

Lugano

Adobe

Bellinzona

Madonna del Sasso showing landscape views, a coastal town and a lake or waterhole

Locarno

Lake Locarno - lake shore with pebble beach and high mountains of swiss alps in the background.

Ascona

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