Our tip: Visit to the Gambarogno Botanic Gardens, an oasis with rare plants and a fantastic view of Lake Maggiore. A stroll through the colorful gardens is particularly worthwhile in spring and summer.
Ascona: the lowest-lying town in Switzerland with a Mediterranean flair
Ascona sits on the edge of Lake Maggiore. Is recognized as the lowest town, in Switzerland resting at an elevation of 196 meters above sea level. The town is famed for its district, the scenic promenade, along the southern lakeshore dotted with cozy street cafes and its agreeably temperate climate.
Ascona Old Town
The beautiful church of San Pietro e Paolo, a 16th century basilica, with columns stands in the center known as Borgo. Its tall bell tower serves as a symbol of the vacation spot. The narrow streets of the village guide visitors to the pedestrian lakeside promenade adorned with delightful cafes, along its path.
The Mountain of Truth: Monte Verità’s fascinating history and significance today
Atop Ascona stands Monte Verità, known as the mountain of truth. In the 1900s innovative minds established a community that drew famous figures from, around the globe. Nowadays the mountain is utilized as a venue for seminars, by the universities of Lucerne and Zurich. A museum recounts the tale of this community and its visionaries.
Ascona with Castelo lake castle
Paradise for golf, gourmet and boutiques on Lake Maggiore
Near Locarno the charming town of Ascona provides a variety of activities and facilities, for visitors. These include a 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, stylish shops for shopping a large swimming area luxurious hotels and plenty of fine dining options.
In addition to countryside strolls water sports enthusiasts can enjoy surfing, sailing and other aquatic activities. For those interested in exploring Lake Maggiores beauty boat excursions are also available.
The adjacent valleys of Ticino like the Maggia Valley and Centovalli boast landscapes that are perfect, for outings, walks and mountain biking adventures.
Video Ascona in Ticino
Ascona is a municipality in the neighborhood of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland and is located on the shores of Lago Maggiore.
The city is a popular tourist destination because of its Mediterranean architecture and cozy locality under palm trees on the lake promenade. In the beautiful month of June we took a small hotel and visited the beautiful place in the south of Switzerland.
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