Upper Ticino Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Ticino
Where to stay in Upper Ticino
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.
H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno
Clean room with balcony. Unfortunately people next door smoked on their balcony which came into our room.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino
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 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Bellinzona Sud Swiss Quality
Easy Parking right next to the hotel. Friendly staff. The free coffee and tea in reception was a bonus, as were the croissants in the morning. Very comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Miralago Locarno Easy Rooms
The location was fantastic, only a few minutes from the train station. Surprisingly quiet with my window directly facing the train tracks. It was very clean, quiet and well kept. Automated check in was great and I never needed to contact the staff, other than to get my Ticino Ticket emailed to me. ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hapimag Resort Ascona
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 26 Nov 2023
Chalet del Sole
Clean room, lovely location, wonderful hospitality
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Piazza Grande
Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.
Old Town
You can find out about the history of Locarno when you stop by Old Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
Madonna del Sasso
Board a scenic funicular or embark on a hike to reach this church overlooking the Swiss city of Locarno.
Sasso San Gottardo Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sasso San Gottardo Museum in Airolo. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
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.
