Sales Manual Ascona-Locarno 2015-2016

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Sales Manual
2015–2016
More than just business.
www.ascona-locarno.com
Organizzazione turistica Lago Maggiore e Valli
Tel. 0848 091 091
info@ascona-locarno.com
Tourist Offices
Ascona, Viale Papio 5
Brissago, Via Leoncavallo 25
Locarno, Largo Zorzi 1
Tenero, Via al Giardino
Vira Gambarogno, Via Cantonale
Maggia, Centro Commerciale
More and regular updated information:
Key to symbols
–
Member of Hotelleriesuisse and classification
Member of Gastroticino Association
Quality label for Swiss Tourism – level 1
Definition of the supplement “Superior”
˘Information
C Central location
¡ Very quiet location
á Hotel on the hill
Ò Lake view
ü Hotel garden on park
2 Historical building
V Lakeside location, with beach
D Suitable for families
âBusinessman
4 Wheelchair accessible
± Access with difficulties
≤Bedrooms
O Very quiet rooms
¿ Dormitory accomodation
[ Non-smoking rooms
é All rooms with telephone
K All rooms with radio
J All rooms with TV
S All rooms air conditioned
j Part of the rooms air conditioned
}Minibar
ö Lift / Elevator
è Public restaurant
! Terrace / garden restaurant
7 Restaurant with view
r Snack restaurant
* Diet meals
(Bar
= Dancing, night club, discotheque
Y Spa facilities
PSauna
T Outdoor swimming pool
U Indoor swimming pool
R Fitness room
Ø Outdoor tennis
< Indoor tennis
)Golf
, Sailing school/Boat hire
W Water ski school/equipment hire
à Riding school/hire for horses
ëDock
‰ Bike hire
#Wellness
≥Catering
N Convention centre
L Specializing in conferences, seminars
–
Member of Gastrosuisse and classification
–
(technical facilities available) and banquets
∏ Meeting rooms
πExhibition
’ Business oriented
› Internet corner
– Internet connection in the room
‹ Wireless LAN
` Incentives offer
¯ Shuttle bus service
ç Animals not permitted
£ Hairdresser at the hotel
v Hotel garage
x Unlimited public parking
w Pivate parking
y Leading credit cards accepted
BChild-minding service
i Apartments with hotel service
u Reservations also through travel agencies
gHalf-board
hFull-board
Table of contents
2 Overview
6
7
Travel information
Facts and figures
8 Discover
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
33
34
36
38
39
Lake Region
Valleys
Parks & Gardens
Lake Maggiore Excursions
Mountain Transportations
Mountain Excursions
Family Activities
Gastronomy & Wine
Top Events
Museums
Sport Activities & Wellness
Entertainment & Nightlife
Shopping
Ticino Highlights
40Hotel
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43
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Map
General information
Hotel list
56 Meeting and Convention
58
69
70
72
76
79
80
81
82
Meeting Structures
Meeting Hotels
Special Meeting Venues
Special Events
Incentive
Team Building
Guided Tours & Visits
Excursion Proposals
Contacts
84
Index
1
Overview
6
7
2
Travel information
Facts and figures
3
4
Gambarogno
Losone
Ascona
Terre di Pedemonte
Valle Onsernone
Centovalli
Ronco S/Ascona
Porto Ronco
Isole di Brissago
Brissago
Shaffhausen
Basel
St. Gallen
Zurich
Luzern
Bern
Chur
Fribourg
St. Moritz
Lausanne
Sion
Locarno Bellinzona
Ascona
Geneve
Gordola
Tenero
Valle Verzasca
Lago Maggiore
Brione S/Minusio
Minusio
Orselina
Muralto
Locarno
Valle Maggia
Lugano
5
Distances to and from Locarno
Swiss
destinations
Distance
(km)
Car
(hours)
Train
(hours)
Distance
(km)
European
destinations
Car
(hours)
Train
(hours)
Basel
257
2 h 57
3 h 51
Como (Italy)
73
1 h 03
1 h 28
Bern
272
3 h 06
3 h 55
Florence (Italy)
437
4 h 23
4 h 13
Davos
157
2 h 36
3 h 26
Milan (Italy)
118
1 h 33
2 h 03
Geneva
425
4 h 32
5 h 43
Rome (Italy)
706
6 h 46
5 h 58
Interlaken
213
2 h 47
3 h 55
Venice (Italy)
381
4 h 18
3 h 01
Lausanne
374
4 h 04
4 h 36
Berlin (Germany)
959
9 h 14
11 h 09
Lucerne
161
1 h 58
2 h 39
Frankfurt (Germany)
582
5 h 47
6 h 52
Montreux
357
3 h 55
3 h 32
Munich (Germany)
416
4 h 36
7 h 23
St. Moritz
173
2 h 45
3 h 55
Stuttgart (Germany)
423
4 h 40
6 h 02
Zermatt
145
3 h 21
4 h 17
Vienna (Austria)
823
8 h 40
12 h 32
Zurich
197
2 h 27
2 h 48
Paris (France)
756
8 h 33
7 h 33
Shaffhausen
Basel
Zurich
Luzern
Chur
Fribourg
Lausanne
Geneve
St. Moritz
Sion
Locarno
Bellinzona
Bellinzona to Locarno (Lake Maggiore Region)
by train: www.rail.ch
Zurich Kloten International Airport
The Zurich international Airport is about
3 hours and an half from Lake Maggiore Region
and linked by train: www.rail.ch
Shaffhausen
Zurich
St. Gallen
Locarno is located 20 minutes from the
North–South axis of the St. Gotthard route
and can be easily and comfortably reached
by car and train.
Luzern
Chur
Fribourg
Lausanne
Geneve
St. Moritz
Sion
Locarno
Bellinzona
Lugano
Milan
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Milan Malpensa International Airport
The Intercontinental Airport of Milan Malpensa
is about 1 hour and an half from Lake Maggiore
and linked:
Milan Malpensa to Bellinzona by bus:
Airport Bus operated by Giosy Tours SA
www.malpensaexpress.ch
Milan
Bern
Flight information:
Lugano Airport, Via Aeroporto, CH–6982 Agno
Tel. +41 (0)91 610 11 11
Fax +41 (0)91 610 11 00
info@luganoairport.ch
www.luganoairport.ch
Milan Malpensa to Locarno by bus:
Jetbus Shuttle
www.jetbus.ch
Lugano
Basel
•• Daily connections to and from Zurich,
Geneva, Bern and other European cities.
•• Small infrastructure, convenient and well situated for the requirements of airline traffic
•• Very short boarding times
•• Daily connections to Lugano railway station
by shuttle bus
The Shuttle service is operated
by shuttle Bus Airport:
Tel. +41 (0)79 221 42 43
airport@shuttle-bus.com
www.shuttle-bus.com
From Lugano regular train connections
to Locarno: www.rail.ch
St. Gallen
Bern
Lugano-Agno Airport
The airport of Lugano, which is located 45 km
from Locarno, ensures fast connections between
the Ticino and the Northern Italian region and
the main Swiss and European centers and makes
the region easily accessible both to tourists and
business people.
Check in at train station and
Fly Rail Baggage Service
Passengers holding air tickets from Zurich
can check in their luggage at Locarno railway
station for direct transport to flight destinations
in Europe or overseas (CHF 20.– per item,
not available with every airline, Tel. 0512 215 642,
www.rail.ch).
Useful contacts
Swiss Railway
Swiss Pass
Road conditions
www.rail.ch
www.swiss-pass.ch
www.infostrada.ch
Geographic position
Business hours
Tipping
Altitude: 195.50 m. (618.50 ft) above sea level.
Locarno and its surrounding countryside are
25 km from the most important North–South rail
and road arteries in Europe.
Ticino’s Capital is Bellinzona.
Offices
Monday to Friday
09.00 – 12.00 / 14.00 – 17.00
Banks
Monday to Friday
A service charge is included in restaurant and
hotel bills as well as taxi fares. An extra tip is not
expected, but is appreciated with good service.
09.00 – 16.30
Telephone
Currencyexchange office at railway station
Monday to Sunday 07.30 – 19.00
Languages
The national languages of Switzerland are
German (70%), French (19%), Italian (10%)
and Romanch (1%).
Locarno is located in the Italian speaking part.
Beside their mother language, most
Lake Maggiore Region inhabitants speak German,
French and some English.
Population
Total population of Locarno: 15024 inhabitants.
Total population of Switzerland: 7.7 million
inhabitants.
Main Post Office
Monday to Friday 07.30 – 18.30
Saturday 08.30 – 12.00
Shops
Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12.00 / 13.30 – 18.30
Saturday 09.00 – 12.00 / 13.30 – 17.00
Public holidays
Department stores, supermarkets
Monday to Friday 08.00 – 18.30
Thursday 08.30 – 21.00
Saturday 08.30 – 17.00
Currency
Switzerland’s currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF).
1 Swiss Franc is divisible in 100 centimes.
Euros are accepted in most hotels, restaurants,
shops and for other services.
Time zone
Central European time (GMT +1).
Summer time (+ 1 hour): End March
till End October.
Credit Cards
Electricity
All major credit cards and most traveller
cheques are generally accepted in shops, hotels,
restaurants, banks, petrol stations, etc.
The current used throughout Switzerland is
220 volts. The power sockets differ from those
used in most countries. Adapters can be
obtained in most hotels.
Public telephones are card-operated.
International calls may be made from any public
phone by dialling “00” followed by the country
code.
Phone cards can be bought at hotels, post offices
and kiosks.
Direct dialling without operator.
New Year
Epiphany
St. Joseph’s day
Easter Day
Easter Monday
May
Ascension day
Pentecost
Pentecost Monday
Corpus Christi
Saint Peter and Paul
National day
Assumption day
All Saints
Immaculate Conception
Christmas day
Boxing day
1st
6th
19th
1st
29th
1st
15th
1st
8th
25th
26th
January
January
March
March / April *
April *
May *
May / June *
May / June *
May / June *
June *
June
August
August *
November
December
December
December
* Reservations are difficult for groups
during this time
Climate
Mild throughout the year with lush subtropical
vegetation. Considerable hours of sunshine,
but with moderate intensity. Mild temperatures
with little daily variations.
Light to moderate winds and gentle fall
in temperature with little fluctuations in the year.
Temperature measurement in degree Celsius (°C).
Temperature °C
30
Bellinzona
25
20
Ascona
15
Locarno
10
5
december
october
november
september
july
august
june
may
april
march
february
january
0
Hours of sun
Lugano
300
250
200
150
100
50
Mendrisio
december
october
november
september
july
august
june
may
april
march
february
january
0
Chiasso
7
Discover
10
Lake region
14
Parks & Gardens
12Valleys
16
20
Mountain Excursions
18
22
24
Family Activities
Gastronomy & Wine
26
Top Events
34
33
36
38
39
8
Mountain Transportations
Museums
Shopping
Ticino Highlights
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Lake Region
Nestled in a suggestive sunny bay, the village of
Ascona is considered the “pearl of Lake Maggiore” and one of the most refined resorts of
Switzerland. Five 5-star hotels, one 18-hole golf
course, numerous luxury boutiques and classy
restaurants stand for exclusive holidays. The old
village has a particular fascination: it is an intertwined network of alleys, piazzas and cobblestone streets. The Piazza along Lake Maggiore
hosts a series of events, beginning with the worldfamous New Orleans Jazz Festival in June – July.
Ascona also offers a variety of museums and art
galleries. A special mention goes to the Monte
Verità Seminar and Convention Centre.
Ascona
Recognised worldwide for its International Film
Festival, the biggest cultural event in Switzerland
and one of the most important ones in Europe.
Locarno has a strong relationship with flowers;
lovers of nature are drawn by the spectacular
shows of camellias, mimosa and magnolias. The
clear autumn days attract those who are looking
for a quiet stay with excursions. The historic
Piazza Grande, with typical arcades in northern
Italian style, is one of the most famous squares
in Switzerland, with its numerous boutiques and
restaurants. This is the meeting place and heart
of the town, and the main commercial activity
takes place here.
Locarno
10
Ronco s/Ascona
Brissago is a small village on the Italian border
perched between the shores of Lake Maggiore
and the steep mountains behind.
Brissago is famous not only for its tobacco and
cigar factory, but also for its islands, which seen
from above look like bright green spots in the blue
of the lake.
The Isole di Brissago are easy to reach by boat,
(have the mildest climate in Switzerland) and
can be best admired from Ronco s/Ascona, a
little village caressed by the sun, situated on the
slopes of the mountain and characterized by the
church of San Martino, which dominates the
surrounding countryside.
Brissago & Ronco s/Ascona
The Riviera del Gambarogno is a world of its
own. On the left side of the Lake Maggiore – from
Contone to the Swiss-Italian border – nature
unveils a wealth of treasures: just look at the
glistening Lake Maggiore, the charming hills and
enjoy the sight of the most fascinating mountains.
The entire Riviera and the incomparable Bolle
di Magadino are known for their rich cultural
heritage and culinary treats.
Those who appreciate prestigious cultural events
should not hesitate to make a reservation for the
International Organ Music Festival in Magadino
(every July).
Gambarogno
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Valleys
The Centovalli is named the “hundred valleys”
because of the countless side valleys leaving the
main valley to the left and right. It is an important
transit route to and from Italy. Its natural scenery,
of outstanding beauty, offers nature- and hiking
friends a wide range of recreational activities. The
many villages, which you pass by while travelling
through the Centovalli, allow you to discover many
characteristic corners, where traditions of the past
are still lived. Verdasio, Rasa and Palagnedra are
only a few of the small villages, enchanting in their
simple and authentically beautiful way.
Centovalli
The Valle Onsernone is one of the most impressive
and mysterious valleys in Ticino. Characteristic are
the thick forests, spectacular gorges and white
water; this rather isolated place can be reached
by a winding road. Along this road, which leads up
to the village Spruga, there are some fantastic villages, built on sunny terraces in a traditional architectural style. Numerous internationally renowned
writers and artists up until today find this valley the
ideal place for inspiration, thanks to the extraordinary and up to this day intact natural and human
surroundings.
Valle Onsernone
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Rasa – Centovalli
In the Maggia Valley, days are filled with sun and
fun, and often one wishes to stop time in this
unique river landscape with its countless waterfalls, high mountain tops, deserted mountain
pastures, mountain lakes and picturesque villages
and side valleys. With plenty of things to do and
places to see, it is the perfect place to forget all
your worries. You could spend the day immersed
in nature, for example on one of the extremely well
kept footpaths, which cover a total length of over
700 kilometres. We look forward to welcoming you
to this magic valley.
Vallemaggia
Tenero, a cosy village on the shores of Lake Maggiore, has a special charm: the calm mirror of the
lake crowned by the mountains, the white sand
beaches, a campsite paradise and the surrounding countryside transport the visitor into a carefree
and relaxing atmosphere.
The Verzasca Valley is among the valleys in Ticino,
which offer the most authentic aspects of the alpine region south of the Saint Gotthard. Memories
of the past are easily recognizable in the equilibrium, harmony and simplicity of the houses in the
numerous rustic hamlets.
Valle Verzasca
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Parks & Gardens
The Isole di Brissago, the official botanical garden of Ticino, give the visitor the opportunity to
escape from the noise and frantic rhythm of modern life. It’s a real oasis of peace in the middle
of Lake Maggiore. The exotic plants, the colors
and perfumes contribute to the visitor’s wellbeing. Thanks to its particularly mild climate, the
botanical garden offers more than 1500 species
of subtropical flowers, plants and trees from the
Mediterranean region, subtropical Asia, South
Africa, America and Australia.
Isole di Brissago
www.isolebrissago.ch
The Camellia Park of Locarno is a small jewel surrounded by populars, oaks and precious
forest trees. The Park is a homage to the camellia, symbol of the premature and spectacular
spring of Locarno. You can observe 900 different varieties of camellias, of which over 770 are
classified. The best time for a visit is between
March and April, when many camellias bloom.
Several plants also bloom from late autumn
and in winter: these are the less known, such as
the Sasanqua variety, which deserve to be discovered and appreciated.
Camellia Park
14
www.camellia.ch
Isole di Brissago
This magnificent botanic garden is situated
at the Gambarogno-side of Lake Maggiore,
on a plain in the hills between Piazzogna and
Vairano. In this place, Otto Eisenhut, a patient
and talented plant breeder of plants and trees
has cultivated thousands of beautyful colored
flowering plants, like 950 types of camellias,
350 different magnolias, azaleas, peonies and
Rhododendron on a surface of more than 17000
sq. m. Additionally Ivy, pine trees, juniper and
other rare European and exotic coniferous trees
grow in the park.
Visitors need one hour for the visit of this park,
connoisseurs probably somewhat longer.
Gambarogno Botanical Park
www.parcobotanico.ch
Situated in a wooded park created at the end
of the 19th century, the green tea plantation
of Monte Verità in Ascona is made up of about
a thousand Camellia sinensis. Its leaf is used
as raw material first for green tea and then for black
tea. The park is completed by a Zen garden, a tea
path and by the “Loreley” teahouse, inaugurated
in 2006, with its annexed exhibition laboratory.
At the teahouse one can follow the tea ceremony, which also includes a specific introduction to
the culture of tea, a tour of the Zen garden, of the
plantation, and a visit to the laboratory.
Green tea plantation of Monte Verità
www.peter-oppliger.ch
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Discover Lake Maggiore and its surrounding,
sunny landscapes on board one of the “Navigazione Lago Maggiore” boats!
Add to your stay with a lake-cruise by exploring
the jewels of the southern corner of Switzerland.
From the lake clients will be able to appreciate the
diversity of the area experienced from the water:
towns and mountainsides, relaxation and more
vigorous activities.
The boats run regularly from April to October and
offer special rates for groups with the option of
renting a boat privately.
Lago Maggiore Boat Company
www.navigazionelaghi.it
The perfect place to dream, regenerate and relax!
Experience for yourself an unforgettable day. Once
on the island you will be surrounded by a peaceful
atmosphere, where the beauty of nature plays the
greatest role.
If you are spending some time in the region, you
must absolutely visit the botanical garden Isole di
Brissago.The park contains a large variety of flowers and subtropical plants transplanted outdoors,
depending on their geographical origin.
Isole di Brissago
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Ronco s/Ascona
The Isola Bella lies in front of the lakeshore town
Stresa and is the best known of the three Borromeo islands. Count Carlo III Borromeo had a
palace there and a magnificent garden built for his
wife Isabella. After the visit of the Palazzo, a pleasant walk leads to the gardens, which are a classic
example of an “Italian Garden” of the 1600’s.
Isola Madre is the largest island of the three and
is known for its botanical garden full of rare plants
and exotic flowers. Peacocks, parrots and all kinds
of pheasant live freely in the garden and thus create the impression of a tropical paradise.
On the Isola dei Pescatori (the “Fishermen Island”)
you will have the chance to admire the picturesque
village inhabited by a small community still devoted
to fishing.
Isole Borromee
www.isoleborromee.it
This special roundtrip starts in Locarno then takes
you by boat down the lake to the magical atmosphere of the Isole Borromeo and the beautiful
lakeshore town of Stresa. From Domodossola one
returns to Locarno on the romantic Centovallina
train, which passes through the delightful scenery
of the Centovalli valley. The tour can also be done
in the opposite direction.
Lago Maggiore Express
www.lagomaggioreexpress.com
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Mountain Transportation
In Orselina near the Madonna del Sasso church is
the station of the cableway to Cardada. The natural terrace in Cardada offers a breathtaking view
over the Lake Maggiore.
A two-seater chairlift runs up to Cimetta.
From the platform ground, the 360° panoramic
view goes from the Maggia river delta between
Locarno and Ascona (the lowest point of Switzerland), to the Monte Rosa alpine massif (the highest point of Switzerland).
The restaurants and huts welcome guests with
regional dishes.
Sport: running and walking trails, orienteering,
mountain bike trail, paragliding.
Cardada
Excursion to Rasa and Monte Comino
www.cardada.ch
From the valley bottom, in the graceful village of
Verdasio in the Centovalli, two small cableways
depart from both valley sides: one to Rasa and
the second one to Monte Comino.
Rasa is a wonderful village situated on a magnificent natural terrace and surrounded by vast
pastures and thick woods: a real jewel! Mount
Comino instead is placed on the other side of
the valley and is made up of a cluster of “rustici”
(traditional local stone huts), scattered over the
mountain. Close by are both the gracious church
of “Madonna della Segna” and the nearby bog, a
biotope of national importance.
Both villages can only be accessed by cableway
or on foot and offer sleeping and eating arrangements from spring to fall.
www.ascona-locarno.com/excursions
Bosco Gurin the only “German speaking” village
of Ticino is one of Switzerland’s most charming
villages. Situated on 1503 meters above sealevel,
it is the highest mountain village in Ticino. Surrounded by magnificent peaks, like the Wandfluhhorn (Pizzo Biela) – the highest summit of the
Bosco Gurin valley, the view is open towards the
Maggia Valley. This panoramic scenic beauty can
be best admired from the alps and peaks above
the village, that one can reach by hiking, biking,
or also with the chairlift, that leads skiers into the
lovely skiarea, but also runs in summer. Down in
the village, or up on the terrace of the cozy Grossalp hut – Bosco Gurin is a peaceful place in harmony with the nature around.
Bosco Gurin
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Cardada – Cimetta
The Onsernone Valley is one of the most evocative
and mysterious valleys of Ticino. Dense forests,
spectacular gorges and a wild river characterize
it. The valley is accessible through a winding road,
which passes by neat little villages with buildings
of great architectonic interest. From the village of
Vergeletto one can easily and comfortably take a
cableway to the Alp of Salei, which offers a natural scenery of immense beauty and a beautiful
alpine lake. On the Alp of Salei is a mountain hut
where one can stay overnight and enjoy excellent
traditional Ticinese food.
Excursion to Salei
Excursion to Cavagnoli Lake.
Whisked up by the cableway in less than a quarter
of an hour to the foot of the Basodino glacier, one
strolls along a pleasant path towards the Lielpe
valley. The rugged beauty of the surrounding Alpine valley is enhanced by exceptional fauna and
flora. Having crossed through the summer pastures and walked beside the crystal-clear waters
of Lake Bianco, one climbs the last stretch of the
path leading to the Cavagnoli dam. After admiring
the majestic peaks all around, one can enjoy a
well-deserved refreshment at the Albergo Robiei
restaurant on the return.
Robiei
www.robiei.ch
The Funicular is an ideal starting point to reach
the hill above Locarno.
The Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso, on a hillside overlooking the town of Locarno, can be
reached in about five minutes by funicular, which
leaves from the Ramogna near the railway station.
Madonna del Sasso
www.ascona-locarno.com/culture
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Mountain Excursions
Beautiful excursion immersed in nature on the
hillside above Locarno with some nice views of
the entire region.
Easy flat walk ideal for the whole family. Easily accessible from all localities on the hillside and wellconnected to public transport, this path is ideal
for walks at any time of the year, especially interesting also in autumn due to the chestnut forests.
Hill of Locarno
Locarno Monti — Contra
Distance: 6.8 km
Hiking time: 2 h 35
Until the construction of the carriage road (second half of 1800), this was the only connection.
Numerous historical traces distinguish this particularly interesting old mule track.
The path can also be walked in sections, thanks
to the many accesses to and from the inner valley,
where the Centovalli train runs through.
To be visited: The regional museum and the bell
tower of Intragna.
Market Route
Camedo — Intragna
Distance: 12 km
Hiking time: 4 h 50
On the traces of Mr. Geiser: This path leads in
parts along the journey of Max Frisch’s protagonist in the narrative “Man in the Holocene”. Many
passages of the story are inspired by these magical places. To be visited: straw handicrafts in the
workshop “Pagliarte”in Berzona; the Onsernone
museum and the mill in Loco, where the traditional flour of the valley, “Farina Bóna”, is grinded.
Mr. Geiser’s Journey
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Loco — Sella — Berzona
Distance: 3.2 km
Hiking time: 1 h 40
Cardada
The educational path “Tra monti e lago” stretches
along the Italian border, linking Gambarogno to the
valleys of Luino. Along the route, which rises and
falls between the shores of Lake Maggiore and
the mountainside’s terracing, one can find about
twenty information boards presenting the local
reality. Along the path, there are lovely spots for
resting.
Between mountains and the lake
San Nazzaro – Vairano –
Gerra – Sant’Abbondio – Dirinella
Distance 8 Km
Hiking time: 4 h
The Art of Inventing Water. The center of the itinerary is an outstanding water supply plant; built
on the valley’s left mountainside, on Mount Revöira and Ca d’Dént, it proved to be the solution to
the chronic drought afflicting the southwestern
flank of Mount Föpia (2106m), above Lavertezzo.
Ethnografic itinerary in Frasco
Lavertezzo – Revöira –
Motta – Lavertezzo
Distance 8 Km
Hiking time: 3 h
Path way which leads through chestnuts woods,
beech wood and woods of alder passing the raw
of Mondada, Fontana, Alnedo, Sabbione, Ritorto
and Foroglio with houses and cowsheds made of
stone and with stone roofs. You can discover the
terraced meadows, the typical “callaie” (tens of
kilometers of walls), underground constructions,
hanging meadows, the biotopes, woods of holm.
Val Bavona and Transhumance
Bignasco – Foroglio
Distance 7.50 Km
Hiking time: 3 h
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Family Activities
There’s plenty to discover in and around the
unspoilt nature of Ascona, Locarno and Lake
Maggiore – fine sandy beaches and great playgrounds included. The “Kids Summer Program”
with Mascot Pardy, entertains our smallest
guests, and plenty more holiday fun is in store for
families as a whole! – Cardada mountain views,
idyllic hiking paths, treasure hunt Brissago
Islands, loads of swimming facilities to enjoy
games and a dip, rope parks to hang around
in, falconry to marvel at, the Teatro Dimitri and
plenty more ...
Kids Events
www.ascona-locarno.com/family
The Adventure Park Gordola is an acrobatic park
hanging in the air and integrated in the sport area
in Gordola. Through the permanently installed
cables and wooden and roped air platforms,
the Park allows the visitors to undertake a route
among trees in all safety, where balance, concentration, coordination and partly strength are
indispensable.
The Park makes young people and adults reconnect with nature, escape from daily life and
feel the sense of adventure and happiness while
spending time with friends and the family. The
Park suggests new forms of fun and entertainment which are natural and eco-friendly in all
safety.
Adventure Park
www.parcoavventura.ch
Nowadays, professional falconers let us observe
birds of prey performing acrobatic flights, in an
effort to renew interest in the ancient art of falconry, which has been fascinating humanity for
centuries.
During the performance, while the birds are flying, the falconer tells the history of falconry and
explains how important birds of prey are to the
preservation of the entire ecosystem. The performance includes an original Spanish horseback
riding demonstration.
Falconeria
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www.falconeria.ch
The new “Lido di Locarno”, located on the shores
of the beautiful Lago Maggiore (Lake Maggiore),
was opened in October 2009.
The lido is a veritable oasis for all fans of waterrelated sports, fun and spa activities.
The new Lido is open all year round, whatever
the weather. Its facilities include numerous indoor
and outdoor pools, an Olympic swimming pool,
a thermal spa, a fun pool with a variety of games
and four fantastic water slides.
It is one of the most modern swimming and spa
facilities in Ticino.
Lido Locarno
Splash e Spa Tamaro
Swissminiatur
www.lidolocarno.ch
Splash e Spa Tamaro, an innovative new tourist attraction, unique of its kind, is the first waterpark
covering more than 10,000m2 dedicated to leisure
and well-being, offering aquatic leisure activities
together with Spa and Wellness treatments. The
Attractions – Splash e Spa Tamaro boast more than
7,000m2 of Splash and 3,000 m2 of Spa incorporated under three separate Domes. Aquatic activities, Spa and Wellness treatments, are all available
in a single complex open, 365 days a year.
Access and Visibility – Easily accessible by both
public (300 m from the train station and bus stop)
and private (local road and motorway) transport. It
stands 200 m from the Rivera exit on the Milan –
St Gotthard A2 motorway and can be reached in
just 60 minutes from Milan.
www.splashespa.ch
Switzerland in one hour!
Swissminiatur is an open-air miniature park located on the shore of Lake Lugano.
There are more than 120 models at scale
1:25 representing the most important buildings, monuments and transportation means
in Switzerland. A 3,560m long model railway
with 18 trains runs through the park.
The self–service restaurant offers local, Italian,
authentic Chinese and Indian cuisine. Souvenirshop and playground for children.
Small passenger train with route around the
park. Big car and bus park available.
The park is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm from
mid March to end October.
For evening openings please visit our website.
www.swissminiatur.ch
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Gastronomy & Wine
There are many different opportunities to relish
delicious local specialties or appetizing gastronomic dishes: grottos, typical rustic restaurants
that offer a simple but authentic cuisine; more
modern and trendy restaurants with a refined atmosphere.
Among the specialties of the Ticinese cuisine
one finds polenta with braised meat, minestrone,
mushroom risotto, game meat, local cold meats,
excellent mountain cheese and traditional bread
cake – all delicacies which are still cooked following traditional recipes.
Tickle your palate!
Gastronomy
Local Products
www.ascona-locarno.com/gastronomy
Ticino is rich with local produce.
Extraordinary and characteristic cow and goat
cheeses come from the valleys and mountains.
The typical “formaggini” are eaten fresh and
served with a dash of fresh-grounded pepper
and olive oil: they are an all-time favorite.
The list of excellent cold meats is long: mortadella, luganighe, coppa, lard and bacon are only a
few among them. In fall the chestnut trees, which
fill the woods, offer their fruit, which is used for
the production of flour, bread, sweets and even
ice-cream.
Local vines produce fine grapes – among them
one should mention the famous Merlot – which,
through the hands of experts, are transformed
into excellent wines and grappa.
More than forty Ticino wine cellars are ready to
welcome you for a pleasant wine tasting session
of their best wines.
Not only excellent merlot wine, but also new
mixtures of different grapes, the result of a highquality production.
Seize the opportunity to discover the Ticino winemaking tradition and innovation, by combining
your meetings with a visit to the sunny vineyards
and the picturesque wine cellars.
Wine Tasting
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Wine Cellars
Name
Tel/Mobile
E-mail/Internet
People
Languages
Max 30
I/D/F/ev.E
Max 40
I/D/F/E
Max 8
I/D/F/SP
Locarno, Ascona
and surroundings
Azienda Vitivinicola Chiappini
6614 Brissago
T +41 91 786 80 86
M +41 79 621 34 02
Azienda Vitivinicola Paolo Hefti
6653 Verscio
M +41 79 509 83 52
Vitivinicola Poroli Daniele
6648 Minusio
T +41 91 792 12 59
Cantina dell’Orso
6612 Ascona
T +41 91 785 80 20
M +41 79 620 74 30
buy@orsovini.ch
www.orsovini.ch
Max 50
I/D/F/E
Cantina San Giorgio
6616 Losone
M +41 79 418 61 56
info@cantinasangiorgio.ch
www.cantinasangiorgio.ch
Max 10/15
I/D/F
Chiodi Ascona SA
6612 Ascona
T +41 91 791 56 56
info@chiodi.ch
www.chiodi.ch
Max 20
I/D/F
Terreni alla Maggia SA
6612 Ascona
T +41 91 792 33 11
info@terreniallamaggia.ch
www.terreniallamaggia.ch
Max 40
I/D/F/E
Vini Delea
6616 Losone
T +41 91 791 08 17
vini@delea.ch
www.delea.ch
Max 150
I/D/F/E
T +41 91 753 18 63
M +41 79 689 75 62
info@rombolau.ch
www.rombolau.ch
Max 8-10
I/D/F/E
Amstutz Othmar
6596 Gordola Gaggiole
M +41 78 720 02 50
othmi@gmx.net
Max 20
I/D/F/E
Azienda Cà di Ciser
6647 Mergoscia
T +41 91 745 27 54
cadiciser@bluewin.ch
www.agriturismo.ch/agriturismo
Max 20
I/D/F/E
Cantina Böscioro
6516 Gerra Piano
T +41 91 859 25 37
M +41 79 337 74 14
boscioro@bluewin.ch
Max 45
I/D/F
Cantina Carrara
6596 Gordola
M +41 78 639 10 09
info@cantinacarrara.ch
Max 30
I/D/F/E
Cantina del Nonno
6596 Gordola Gaggiole
T +41 91 745 38 78
F +41 91 745 68 76
cantinadelnonno@ticino.com
Max 10/15
I/D/F
Cantina Ramelli
6515 Gudo
T +41 91 859 27 45
M +41 79 337 25 18
framelli61@bluewin.ch
www.cantinaramelli.ch
Max 60/100
I/D/F
La Segrisola
6615 Gudo
T +41 91 743 05 53
M +41 79 488 01 37
haldemann.vini@bluewin.ch
Max 20
I/D/F
Matasci Vini SA
6598 Tenero
T +41 91 735 60 11
info@matasci-vini.ch
www.matasci-vini.ch
Max 25
I/D/F
Pian Marnino
6515 Gudo
T +41 91 859 09 60
M +41 79 859 09 64
pianmarnino@bluewin.ch
www.agriturismo.ch
Max 45
I/D/F/E
T +41 91 858 32 67
M +41 78 712 07 22
info@ilcavaliere.ch
www.ilcavaliere.ch
Max 30
I/D/F/E
paolo@heftivini.ch
www.heftivini.ch
Valle Maggia
Azienda Vitivinicola
6673 Maggia
Tenero and Valle Verzasca
Gambarogno
Cantina il Cavaliere SA
6594 Gambarogno-Contone
Visiting days only by appointment
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Top Events
Locarno Camelie
Originally from the tropical areas of Asia, the camellia is a plant which acclimatized perfectly to
the Lake Maggiore region.
In the gardens of old villas one can find specimens of rare beauty, more than a hundred years
old. The botanic patrimony is extremely rich,
thanks also to the incredible variety of plants
which, during the blooming period, make Spring
on the Lake Maggiore unique.
Locarno celebrates the beauty of the camellia every year at the beginning of Spring with an
important exhibition of more than 300 different
varieties. The exhibition is hosted by the Camellia Park in Locarno, inaugurated in 2005 during
the World Congress of the International Camellia
Society.
March-april
www.camellia.ch
Primavera Locarnese is dedicated to the boundless riches of literature and cinema, created to internationally reinvigorate Monte Verità, the famous
"Hill of Truth", in Ascona and its region. The cultural platform Primavera Locarnese is composed of three distinct but complementary initiatives: L'immagine e la parola - the Festival del film
Locarno's springtime event;
Monte Verità: Utopias and memories - produced
and organized by the association Eventi Letterari
al Monte Verità;
Youtopia - the festival dedicated to reconnecting
youth with the magic and power of literature.
Primavera Locarnese
March
www.primaveralocarnese.ch.
A day of free leisure activity that can be spent on
a bike, skating or on foot along a distance that is
entirely closed to motorized traffic.
Experience the happy atmosphere on a track of
approximately 50 km, which runs between Locarno and Bellinzona: a wonderful itinerary that
connects the Lake Maggiore region, following
along the Piano di Magadino, to the castles of
Bellinzona. Along the way there are also various
entertainment points, food stalls and other parallel activities. The pace and distance can be chosen freely, and you can enter and exit the course
at any point.
SlowUp Ticino
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April
www.slowup-ticino.ch
JazzAscona
Let’s meet tonight, all night long!
Entertainment, poetry, music, gastronomy, art
and mystery are the main ingredients of this big
unique Ticino event which, since its first edition
in 2006, has kept growing, gaining more and
more success and interest in all of southern
Switzerland, bringing tens of thousands visitors
to Locarno every year.
Locarno’s “White night” begins at dusk and goes
through to dawn. People meet outdoors in the
well-lit piazzas and streets in the historic part of
town or indoors in theatres, restaurants, cafés
and museums. Most shops remain open all night.
Throughout the town, concerts, shows and all
kinds of special activities are organized.
Notte Bianca Locarno
May
www.nottebiancalocarno.ch
Initiated in 2004, the Street Artists Festival of
Ascona immediately gained the sympathy of
its public and soon imposed itself in the busy
agenda of the region. The festival takes place at
Pentecost and lasts four days, offering more than
120 free shows for all ages.
Actors, dancers, jugglers, acrobats, fire-eaters,
musicians and clowns perform in the magic
atmosphere of Ascona’s lakefront and after
each show pass their hat around the generous
public. Masha Dimitri and Emmanuel Pouilly are
the artistic directors of the event, while the public
awards the best performing groups. The festival
is inspiring and a true discovery.
Steet artists festival
Tenero Music Nights
May / June
www.artistidistrada.ch
Tenero Music Nights is a much appreciated festival
in the Ticino music industry, not only for the original
and heterogeneous mix of artists and the best
high-quality offer, but also for the different types
of proposals such as concerts, prefestival nights,
music moments and gastronomy.
Originally conceived as a blues festival, Tenero
Music Nights also displays jazz and rock
influences, making sure that all music fans enjoy
this festival in a festive location and in all its musical
facets.
The 8th edition is scheduled for June 2015 with
special guests and will mark the beginning of a
great summer full of musical events.
June
www.crossmusicpromotion.ch
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Top Events
JazzAscona
The Ascona Jazz festival is one of the main jazz
events of Europe, with the participation of more
than 250 artists, 180 concerts, 400 hours of music
and 60,000 spectators. The nine most entertaining
days of the year in Ascona are definitely a must!
The offer includes special shows, brass band
parades, jam sessions and a great number of
musicians directly from the capital of jazz, New
Orleans. First initiated in 1985 the festival has a
special bond with the city in Louisiana. All the most
important artists of New Orleans in the past twenty
years have performed in Ascona along with some
of the most important figures of the international
classical jazz scene. Dixie, blues, soul, R&B and
gospel complete the program of the festival.
June – July
www.jazzascona.ch
Magadino International Organ Music Festival Magadino and its parish church held this organ
festival for the first time on 1963.The brilliant
success of that first edition was that the organizers
found the motivation and stimulus to continue
the experience which has now lasted for almost
50 years. On 1985 the constituent assembly
approved the constitution of the Magadino
International Organ Music Festival Association
and so ensured the necessary continuity for this
Magadino institution.
The concerts are enriched by a guiding theme and
organ interpretation courses and competitions
have even been organized by introducing the
maestros Guy Bovet and Paolo Crivellaro to the
artistic committee.
July
www.organ-festival.ch
Moon and Stars
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Vallemaggia Magic Blues
With Moon and Stars the great music scene is
back in the Lake Maggiore area. During 10 days in
July, Locarno becomes the Montreux of Southern
Switzerland. In the extraordinary background of
the Piazza Grande international pop and rock
stars perform in front of thousands of fans. Bryan
Adams, Zucchero, Depeche Mode, Ben Harper,
Joe Cocker, Amy Macdonald,Alanis Morissette,
Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay, Lenny
Kravitz, Jamiroquai, Mark Knopfler are only some
of the guests present at the event the past few
years. Unforgettable evenings of concerts that
make an entire city, if not the whole of Switzerland,
sing and dance!
July
www.moonandstars.ch
During the hot Summer Ticino evenings in the
squares of Vallemaggia “the magic valley” Blues
melodies fill the skies, thanks to this open-air Blues
event featuring both national and international
bands. Thanks also to the original concept which
married quality music and stunning locations, this
'itinerant' festival has found itself a secure place
among the most important events in the region.
Uriah Heep, Status Quo, Barclay James Harvest,
Popa hubby, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Joan
Armatrading and Rick Wakeman represent just
a handful of the important names who have
performed the Vallemaggia stages.
July – August
www.magicblues.ch
Top Events
Polo has been played for over 2000 years: the
Symbiosis between the horseman and his pony,
the speed and the elegance of the action, give
this sport a unique flair. Now Polo finally makes its
appearance in Ascona and southern Switzerland.
In fact, in December 2009 the Polo Club Ascona
was officially established. Polo Club Ascona announces the HUBLOT POLO CUP ASCONA – International Tournament of arena polo, every year
in July, on the premises of Ascona’s old airport,
with 4 international polo teams participating.
July
www.poloclubascona.ch
Polo Cup Ascona
At Locarno’s spacious lakefront all the magic of
fireworks on a warm July evening attracts 80,000
people for one of Switzerland’s most impressive
pyrotechnic shows.
Furthermore, a rich side program during an entire
weekend offers live music in the open in different
corners of the city, air acrobatics, parachute demonstration, games for children and the opportunity of tasting food from all over the world. Lights
and Shadows takes its audience through the late
night and wraps the city in a joyful whirl of people,
colors, sounds and scents.
July
www.ascona-locarno.com/events
Summer night Dream
CSI Ascona, Horse-Jump Competition
Verzasca Country Festival
World-class horses and riders surrounded by a
classy atmosphere meet every year at the end
of July in the exclusive resort of Ascona. This is
the fascinating and exclusive world of the horsejump meetings. One of the most prestigious
competitions of Switzerland is the CSI Ascona.
The most important competition is the “Gran
Premio Ascona”, which concludes the CSI Ascona
and is held traditionally on a Sunday afternoon.
This event is held since 1993 and among its
winners are Olympic and world champions such
as John Whitaker, Nick Skelton, Otto Becker
and Dirk Hauser, the Swiss Markus Fuchs, Beat
Röthlisberger and Hansueli Sprunger.
July
www.csi-ascona.ch
“Verzasca Country Festival” was created in 2005 to
promote country music in Ticino, hosted country
style in Sonogno, Valley Verzasca. The first band
plays “Blue Grass”; the roots of country. Next, traditional “New Country”; finally an energetic “Country
Rock” band. The festival starts at 15:00 with local
lumberjacks, sculpturing with chainsaws. Games, lottery, a small market selling local products and
Line Dancers that involve the public. Harley Davidson Club Ticino exhibits their motorcycles. BBQ and
saloons well stocked! Thanks to generous sponsors
publicity costs ect. are covered, there for free entry. This event takes place the first Saturday in August,
weather permitting! Keep it Country!
August
www.tenero-tourism.ch
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Top Events
Festival del film Locarno
Settimane Musicali of Ascona
Triathlon
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Gastronomic Autumn
After Cannes, Berlin and Venice it is one of the
most important film festivals in the world. In the
sixty-five years it has hosted stars such as Marlene Dietrich, famous directors like Vittorio De Sica
and has promoted talents such as Stanley Kubrick
in their first steps in the international scene. A festival of discoveries, each year Locarno assigns
the prestigious Pardo d’oro to the best movie of
the international competition. Visited by almost
160,000 spectators and by thousands of journalists and guests, it is a cultural event of international
importance. The evening showings on the giant
screen in the Piazza Grande in front of up to 8,000
viewers are absolutely unique.
August
www.pardolive.ch
The classical music festival represent a recurring
and very much appreciated date on the annual
events calendar, a reference point for all classical music lovers. In over 60 years almost every
internationally recognized artist has performed in
Ascona at least once. Between the end of August
and mid October it offers about fifteen concerts
that take place in two churches with excellent
acoustic features. The 2013 edition the event was
presented in a new form following the innovative
vision of Artistic Director Francesco Piemontesi.
Among the novelties the introduction of a series
of “Débuts” to promote young talents and a series
of music conferences.
August – October
www.settimane-musicali.ch
Locarno’s Triathlon takes place every year in early
September, with over 1’500 athletes coming from
all over Switzerland and abroad. The competition
is among the most important in the region and
is divided in three categories, ranging from the
Olympic distance both hardest Medium Distance
as well as the most popular Mini Triathlon. It also
holds the Kids Triathlon, a relay race for children.
The races begin in Locarno with the swimming
and cycling distances all the way up to the Maggia
Valley and continueing with the running distance.
In the meantime various activities are organized
beside the sports event.
September
www.3locarno.ch
The fall gastronomic weeks of Lake Maggiore and
surrounding valleys, with over 50 local restaurants participating, is organized every year from
mid September to the end of October. According
to renowned gastronomic guides, one of Ticino’s
trademarks are the osterie, grottos and family-run
taverns, which offer delicious, traditional menus
with seasonal products. Bread cake, chestnuts,
game, local sausages, brasato, polenta, and risotto, are cooked following traditional recipes. All
of which may be accompanied by a good boccalino of Ticinese Merlot, followed by digestives
as Nocino or local Grappa.
September – October
Top Events
At the beginning of October, the Chestnut and
Autumn Festival will take place in Ascona. Visitors
are invited to taste over 2000 kg of chestnuts
roasted on the fire by the local maronatt as well as
various chestnut-based delicacies such as jams,
honeys and cakes and a host of the region's
traditional food and wine products. Polenta and
mortadella or gorgonzola will be served at lunch
time and many concerts will entertain the public
during the afternoon.
October
www.amascona.ch
Chestnut and Autumn Festival
In Locarno Christmas presents are opened already
at the end of November. For Santa Clause day
the city center is filled with lights, colors, music
and entertainment. The Piazza Grande puts
on its festive attire and in the shadow of a giant
Christmas tree children and adults can ice-skate.
One can rent skates, have a drink with friends
at the temporary “Igloo-bar” and while children
are watched by skate-sitters, one can stroll and
shop in the Piazza. This is Locarno on Ice! Seven
speciality food chalets and a New Year’s Eve party
complete the winter season’s offer.
December – January
www.locarnoonice.ch
Locarno on Ice
Events
More events and information:
1st January
Fireworks, Ascona
Pentecost
„Brocante“ antiques market, Locarno
Swiss Beach Volleyball Tours, Locarno
Fish Festival, Brissago
February
Ascona Film festival
February - March
Carnival with „risotto“ meal , Ascona
Carnival „La stranociada“, Locarno
March
Burbaglio, Fish Festival, Muralto
Tortelli Festival, Locarno
Primavera Locarnese, Ascona
March - April
Easter Concert, Ascona Collegio Papio
Camellia and Magnolias, Vairano
May
Festival Leoncavallo, classic concerts,
Brissago
Swiss Beachvolley Tour, Locarno
Brocante antique market, Locarno
Ascension Day
Strawberry Festival, Locarno
May - June
„Sapori Ticino“ - Ticino
June
Open Air Palagnedra, Centovalli
Skyrace, Lodrino Lavertezzo
July
The International Cliff Diving Championship
Ponte Brolla
„Interntional Classic - Ticino Musica“
Ascona and Locarno
Open Air Cinema, Gambarogno
Fireworks, Brissago
1St August
LocarnoFolk, Locarno
Fireworks, Ascona
Lake crossing, Brissago
August
„Gusta il Borgo“
Enogastronomic walking day, Ascona
September
Walking Ticino & Ladies Run, Locarno
Int. Day & Night, Parachuting, Magadino
Tasty Week ,Locarnese
The Singing Courtyards, Locarno
October
Ascona - Locarno Marathon
December
Christmas Markets and concerts
Welcome
to the Wellness
Destination!
www.ascona-locarno.com/wellness
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Museums
Name
Tel/Mobile
E-mail/Internet
Description
Ghisla Art Collection
Via Ciseri 3, 6600 Locarno
t+41 91 751 01 52
info@ghisla-art.ch
www.ghisla-art.ch
Fondation of modern and contemporary
art.
Locarno Municipal and Archaeological Museum
Castello Visconteo, 6600 Locarno
t+41 91 756 31 80
servizi.culturali@locarno.ch
www.locarno.ch
Archaeological roman remains from the
region.
Municipal Fine Arts Museum
Pinacoteca Casa Rusca, 6600 Locarno
t+41 91 756 31 85
Temporary exhibitions.
Epper Museum
Casa Epper, 6612 Ascona
t+41 91 791 19 42
museo.epper@bluewin.ch
www.museo-epper.ch
Works of Ignaz e Mischa Epper and Temporary exhibitions.
Ascona Municipal Museum of Modern Art
Palazzo Pancaldi, 6612 Ascona
t+41 91 759 81 40
museo@ascona.ch
www.museoascona.ch
Museum of Modern Art.
Museum San Materno
Via Losone 10, 6612 Ascona
t +41 91 759 81 60
museosanmaterno@ascona.ch
www.museoascona.ch
Art collection of the Foundation for Culture
Kurt and Barbara Alten.
Museo Parrocchiale, Oratorio S.Fabiano e Sebastiano, 6612 Ascona
t+41 91 791 35 21
m+41 76 533 47 64
www.parrocchiaascona.ch
Archaeological remains from the regional
sacred picture.
t+41 91 793 02 42
cancelleria@brissago.ch
www.leoncavallo.ch
Testimonies of the operas and the life of the
eponymous composer
Regional Museum of Centovalli and Pedemonte
Casa Magetti, 6655 Intragna
t+41 91 796 25 77
info@museocentovalli.ch
www.museocentovalli.ch
Regional museum and bell tower.
Onsernone Museum
Casa Degiorgi, 6661 Loco
t+41 91 797 10 70
mus.onsernone@bluewin.ch
www.onsernone.ch
Onsernonese museum and mill.
Comedy Museum
Teatro Dimitri, 6653 Verscio
t+41 91 796 25 44
info@teatrodimitri.ch
www.teatrodimitri.ch
Objects connected to comical theatre, the
circus and the clown figure.
Museum Walserhaus
6685 Bosco Gurin
t +41 91 754 18 19
museum@walserhaus.ch
www.walserhaus.ch
Traditions of the Walser people: the mountain community par excellence.
Museum Odro
6632 Vogorno
t +41 91 745 48 15
info@odro.ch
www.verzasca.ch
Home of Luigi Berri (1904-1988), he left the
home where he’d lived intact.
Valmaggia Museum
Palazzo Franzoni, 6675 Cevio
t+41 91 754 13 40
t+41 91 754 23 68
info@museovalmaggia.ch
www.museovalmaggia.ch
Maggia Valley Museum.
Mulino e Centralina elettrica
6636 Frasco
t+41 91 746 17 77
m+41 79 465 41 35
www.museovalverzasca.ch
Mill and crafts cente Museum.
Museum of the wine Matasci
Via Verbano 6, 6598 Tenero
t+41 91 735 60 11
info@matasci-vini.ch
www.matasci-vini.ch
Wine Museum.
Verzasca Valley Museum
Casa Genardini, 6637 Sonogno
t+41 91 746 17 77
www.verzasca.com/museo
Verzasca Valley Museum.
t +41 91 795 11 21
info@pompierigambarogno.ch
www.pompierigambarogno.ch
Museum with uniforms and firefighter
equipment of the past.
Locarno
Ascona
Brissago
Museum Ruggero Leoncavallo
6614 Brissago
Centovalli and Valle Onsernone
Valle Maggia
Gambarogno
Museum of the firefighters
6573 Magadino
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For all of those who are interested in playing
golf, the region offers exceptional possibilities.
In Ascona you’ll find the historical and exclusive
18-hole course of the Golf Club Patriziale Ascona,
only a few steps away from the lake.
Losone instead offers the Golf Le Gerre a course with 18 holes - which includes
a picturesque view on the surrounding hills and
mountains.
In Losone you’ll furthermore find the Sake Golf
Academy, a miniature golf course where
participants can try their hands and gain
confidence at the sport.
Finally, Locarno offers a Golf school with 9-hole
course and a driving range.
Golf
Biking
www.ascona-locarno.com/golf
The region around Locarno and Ascona offers
numerous itineraries which are ideal to discover
the area’s beauties: peaceful country roads
winding through the enchanting landscape of
this region placed between lake and mountains;
alleys through the old parts of town where one
finds places of historical and artistic importance;
pedestrian zones alongside the lake – relaxing
and peaceful oases.
For the sportier cyclists however there are plenty
of possibilities to discover the more characteristic
villages by going up through the surrounding
enchanted valleys where one is rewarded with the
breathtaking nature and with a delicious lunch in
one of the many typical grottos!
Specific maps are available to follow all the
different itineraries.
www.ascona-locarno.com/bike
With its network of paths of more than 400 km,
the region is a real paradise for lovers of walking
and hiking.
Only by taking the cableway from the hills
of Locarno to Cardada-Cimetta one has access
to countless paths and spectacular mountain
landscapes with beautiful views over the lake,
valleys and Alps.
The region’s offer of walking paths is suitable
for all types of excursions, from the more easy
walks in the surrounding woods and hills
to the longer and more demanding walks
on the mountains and through the more hidden
valleys. Discover the region’s flourishing nature;
rich of glimpses, sounds and perfumes that will
make you love it!
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Hiking & Walking
Thanks to their enviable position along Lake
Maggiore, Ascona, Locarno and Brissago offer
a large variety of water sports. Along the tidy
beaches and green areas one can, for example,
relax, sunbathe or take a refreshing swim
in the clean water of the lake. The different public
lidos offer sand beaches, modern swimming
pools, slides and relaxation areas and represent
a valid offer for those who want to swim
and have fun. Sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing
and wakeboarding are only a few of the many
offers to enjoy the lake in an active way.
Water Sports
www.ascona-locarno.com/water
What is better than a Hamam, a massage in a
pleasent atmosphere or a regenerating bath in a
wonderful swimming pool after a long day at work
or in one’s free time? Many hotels in the region have
luxurious spas; among them the 5 star hotels in
Ascona belong to the best-equipped ones in
Switzerland.
The Lido Locarno, with its different indoor
swimming pools and a fully equipped fitness centre.
The Termali Salini & Spa Locarno is exclusively
reserved for adults. The spa is divided into 3 zones:
Saunas, Baths and Gastronomy.
Let yourself be embraced!
Wellness
Extreme Sports
www.ascona-locarno.com/wellness
Whether on the ground, in the water or in the air,
the region is fully equipped for the lovers of
adrenaline. On the Verzasca damn you will find
one of the world’s most famous Bungee Jumping
centres, famous thanks to its presence in James
Bond’s Goldeneye: a 220 meter jump into thin air!
In numerous villages in the valleys one can take
advantage of a wild territory and of the many
watercourses and try out canyoning.
At the small airport of Magadino one finds a
parachuting centre from where one can jump
from 3,000 meters over the Lake Maggiore:
an unforgettable experience!
Among the other gripping offers you will find
paragliding (from Cardada), Rafting and hundreds
of Canyons for the canyoning lovers (the Eldorado
Ticino).
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Although the region’s localities are not so big,
the nightlife of Ascona and Locarno is quite lively,
especially during spring and summer. There are
numerous restaurants where one can spend
a pleasant evening surrounded by a friendly
atmosphere and taste the typical Ticinese dishes
or enjoy a more international cuisine. Locals love
to spend time on terraces having a good glass
of wine, enjoying the lake’s breeze and watching
the people strolling in the piazzas or in the
characteristic alleys.
Finally, for those who enjoy music and a night out,
there are plenty of bars and discos that also offer
performances by live bands.
Evening Events
www.ascona-locarno.com/lifestyle
The Locarno Casino is located in an historic building
right in the centre of town, a short walk away from the
world renowned Piazza Grande.
The casino is open every day from 12.00 to 3.00 am
(4.00 am on week-ends).
Our gaming includes 150 newest generation
slot-machines, Roulette (single zero), Black-Jack,
Stud and Ultimate Texas Hold’em Poker tables.
Casinò Locarno
The two bars, restaurant “Le Bistrò” as well as a
theatre round up the offer.
Explanations on the games for groups and individuals
are available upon request. Individuals over the age of
18 are allowed to enter only with an official form of
identification. Dresscode.
www.casinolocarno.ch
Vanilla Club: the night club par excellence.
One of a kind, Vanilla Club sees itself as the
Mecca of night-time musical entertainment.
Enjoy the most innovative sounds around with
a line-up of international artists featuring the best
DJs on the planet as well as guests from the world
of show business and the international jet set.
The venue offers six different areas divided by
musical styles, all thought out carefully down to
the smallest detail.
Inside our disco we have only one rule: have fun
and enjoy yourself!
This unique disco offers you the season’s most
trendy events.
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Vanilla Club
www.vanillaclub.com
Beach Lounge
Fashion 2Shé
Sport Café Locarno
Lido Ascona
Seven sea lounge
Club Seventy7
PIX Club
Rotonda
www.beachlounge.ch
www.sportcafelocarno.ch
www.seven-ascona.ch
www.pixascona.com
www.fashion2she.ch
www.lidoascona.com
www.clubseventy7.ch
www.rotonda.ch
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Shopping
Possibilities for a shopping spree abound
on the shores of Lake Maggiore, a region which
already back in the Roman age was an important
commercial and trade center. Locarno’s Piazza
Grande, one of the grandest in Switzerland,
sets the stage with its porticos in Lombard style.
Take a stroll to the nearby old town and discover
shops and numerous boutiques. The picturesque
village of Ascona, nestled in an intriguing network
of alleys and squares offers temptations
of all kinds: elegant boutiques featuring major
international brands, local artefacts and art
galleries.
Ascona & Locarno
www.ascona-locarno.com/shopping
Local markets are very popular in the
Mediterranean regions and also abound in the
towns and villages around Lake Maggiore:
Tuesday along Ascona’s lakeshore and Thursday
in Locarno’s Piazza Grande. In nearby Italy,
Wednesday is market day in Luino and Sunday
in Cannobio.
All kinds of local products are offered:
cheeses, cold cuts, wine, bread, honey, pastries
and sweets.
Don’t forget the numerous antiques and flowers
on display.
Local Markets
www.ascona-locarno.com/shopping
FoxTown, the biggest factory-stores-centre
in Southern Europe, is located in Mendrisio,
only 15 km from Lugano.
The nice fox symbolises a “city of good deals”,
where 160 stores, carrying 250 well-known
brands, such as clothing, sporting goods,
home appliances, fashion-accessories
and gifts sell their product at attractive prices,
with discounts varying between 30% and 70%.
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Foxtown Outlet
www.foxtown.ch
Lugano
Ticino Highlights
Once seen from the south as the “key to the Alps”
and from the north as the “key to Italy”, Bellinzona
still today reveals to the traveller a rich historical
and geographical heritage dating from the Middle
Ages, which lives on behind the austere charm of
this Lombard town lying in the Alpine approaches.
Its importance as crossroads on the ancient
Gotthard highway between the Latin civilization
and the Germanic world is plain to the eye. The
alleys, squares, courtyards and old houses relate
this to the passer-by, but above all it is the three
majestic castles with their rugged splendour and
incomparable strength that tell of centuries of
history written by Romans, Lombards, Swiss and
Milanese.
Bellinzona
www.bellinzonaturismo.ch
With its typically Mediterranean atmosphere
surrounded by mountains and a splendid lake,
Lugano combines all the characteristics
of an elegant metropolis while maintaining
the features of a small town.
Besides being Switzerland’s third financial centre
and an important conference, banking and
business centre, it is also a city of parks and floral
gardens, villas and historic buildings.
The wide range of accommodation and numerous
activities on offer make Lugano a paradise
for every age group and target.
Much of its success with tourists comes from
the temperate climate, assisted by the presence
of the lake, the mild seasons and a high
percentage of sunny days.
Lugano
www.lugano-tourism.ch
Whoever will get the chance to discover this
generous region more in depth, will find a corner
of paradise among enchanting landscapes,
sweet and green hills colored with a constantly
changing nature and which – through oaks, firs
and birches – offers peaceful oases in which one
can let oneself be cuddled in the most complete
tranquility.
The Mendrisiotto region is rich of contrasts and
offers a pleasant stay in any season: in spring
when nature’s strength explodes in the woods
and gardens; in summer when one can seek
some shade under the grotto’s pergolas or at the
lakeside; in fall when the landscape is colored
in the most warm tones and in winter when it’s
mostly mild and no snow is on the ground.
Mendrisiotto and Basso Ceresio
www.mendrisioturismo.ch
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Special meeting venues
Ponte
TIN
BRISSAGO
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Lido Brissago
Borei
LAGO MAGGIORE
Cagetto
1
Hotel Eden Roc
14 Hotel America
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Hotel Giardino
15 Hotel Dell’Angelo
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Parkhotel Delta
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Palexpo FEVI
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Centro Dannemann
16 Hotel Du Lac
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Centro Monte Verità
Yachtsport Resort
17 Monte Verità Albergo
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Kursaal Locarno Sala del Teatro
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Hotel Belvedere
18 Hotel Ibis
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Muralto Convention Center
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Hotel Esplanade
19 Piazza Hotels
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Società elettrica Sopracenerina
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Hotel Ascona
20 Giardino Lago
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Vanilla Club
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Hotel Casa Berno
21 Hotel Rovere
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Centro sportivo nazionale della goiventù di Tenero
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Hotel Sasso Boretto
11 Ramada La Palma
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Locanda Fior di Campo
12 Hotel Losone
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Hotel Isole di Brissago
13 Parkhotel Brenscino
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Teatro Dimitri
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Villa Jelmini Events
Cannobio
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10 Ramada Arcadia
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General information
Hotel capacity Locarno, Ascona and surroundings
Category
Hotels
Rooms
Beds
5 stars
5
346
669
4 stars
15
761
1454
3 stars
61
1714
3270
2 stars
23
656
1295
1 stars
4
183
415
0-No class
105
297
633
Total
213
3957
7736
General conditions
Rates
The hotels are listed in alphabetic order within
each category. Our ofﬁcial Hotel Guide also lists
the hotels not mentioned in this Sales Manual
and is available free of charge at Lake Maggiore
Tourist Office or at the nearest representative
office of Switzerland Tourism.
Individual and group bookings can be made
directly with the hotels, with the Lake Maggiore
Tourist office, through international Reservations
system or the online booking of www.asconalocarno.com.
All given rates are in Swiss Francs (CHF),
per room, per day inclusive breakfast
continental or Buffet), service charges,
touristic taxes are not included.
The currency conversion calculation CHF-EUR
is based on the rate of the day.
Price in EURO on request
General condition (bookings, conditions of
payments, Rebates and commission) could be
slightly different in each hotel.
Please refer directly to the hotel’s conditions in
order to make a booking.
Group rates apply to a minimum of 20 persons.
Please apply directly to the hotel of your choice
for special rates for individual long-stay guests.
The mentioned conditions are only indicative.
The Sales Manual only lists the main 2 to 5 star
hotels, for budget categories please request
our hotel list.
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A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE
WITH MEDITERRANEAN CHARM
The Hotel Eden Roc is located on the shore of Lake Maggiore,
very close to the charming piazza of Ascona. 58 deluxe rooms and
37 suites offer an amazing view of Lake Maggiore or the Ticino
mountains. In addition to the private beach, its own marina, the
various water sports facilities and the delicacies offered in four
fantastic restaurants, guests will enjoy the extremely well-appointed 2000 m 2 spa. Three light-flooded meeting rooms, hosting 14
to 80 people, equipped with the latest technology and a view over
the shimmering lake are an inspiration to excellence.
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Creative ideas arise in a unique atmosphere.
Whether a conference, a seminar or merely a few
days timeout to reflect on private or professional
plans – the Hotel Eden Roc is the ideal place.
The program of events suggests various flat-rate
packages for everyone’s needs, from a beauty
week to a management seminar.
The modern and contemporary events facilities offer state of the art conference equipment
and stunning views of beautiful Lake Maggiore.
All of the multifunctional rooms comprise
natural daylight, air conditioning and everything
else required to make your seminar or event a
success.
Hotel Eden Roc
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Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via Albarelle 16
CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 785 71 71
+41 (0)91 785 71 43
info@edenroc.ch
www.edenroc.ch
Daniel Schälli
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
Meeting Room
2015
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
CHF 230-570
April – Mid-October
CHF 290-780
95
188
January - end February
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single use
single use
group
individual
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CHF 290-680
on request
CHF 400-890
double use
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group
on request
on request
double use
2016
individual
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
group
Make yourself at home in this glamorous retreat.
It's all in the name: this fashionable hotel sits in a
southern parkland, just a short stroll from Lake
Maggiore. Fragrant with lavender, broom, mimosa
lemon and olive trees, the Mediterranean garden is
the hotel's green heart, a place of enjoyment and
quiet respite. Pools, daybeds and sun loungers,
bars and lounges blend into the natural setting and
invite relaxation and contemplation.
Luxuriate in the stylish, comfortable ambience of
our restaurants, serving everything from modern
Mediterranean cuisine to flavours that explode like
culinary fireworks. Find the space to breathe,
re-energise and relax body and soul in the DIPIÙ
SPA BY GIARDINO.
Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via del Segnale 10
CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 785 88 88
+41 (0)91 785 88 99
welcome@giardino-ascona.ch
www.giardino-ascona.ch
Wolfram Merkert
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
Meeting Room
2015
individual
72
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double use
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
CHF 425
on request
CHF 495
on request
2016
individual
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
CHF 425
on request
CHF 495
on request
single use
double use
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Hotel Giardino Ascona
group
group
Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Al Lago
CH–6614 Brissago
+41 (0)91 793 12 34
+41 (0)91 793 12 36
info@yachtsport-resort.com
www.yachtsport-resort.com
Rooms
10
Beds
20
Closed
Mid October - till end of March
Groups
to 24 people
Meeting Room
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individual
CHF 290
CHF 320
single use
single use
group
individual
on request
CHF 400
on request
CHF 460
double use
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Yachtsport Resort
In the neighborhood of the port of Brissago exists
a meeting point for the friends of the luxury Mediterranean way of life. The resort has a direct lake
access, moorings for guest boats and its own
charter boats. The internationally renowned sailing and motorboat academy provides continuous
yachting instruction.
The management has great experience with special events and organize activities with several
types of boats and helicopters, on request.
The maritime theme is continued in the restaurant, where seasonal dishes are accompanied
by specially selected offerings from the wine
and whisky cellars. Guestrooms with fabulous
views over Lake Maggiore are named after shipping legends. They have been lovingly styled
down to the last detail by yacht designers.
For celebrations/meetings there is a choice of
various function rooms and terraces.
group
on request
on request
double use
2016
individual
group
individual
CHF 290
on request
CHF 400
on request
CHF 320
on request
CHF 460
on request
group
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Hotel Belvedere
Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via Ai Monti della Trinità 44
CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 751 03 63
+41 (0)91 751 52 39
info@belvedere-locarno.com
www.belvedere-locarno.com
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
Meeting Room
Gregor Beck
2015
individual
89
174
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In a peaceful setting the 4-star superior Hotel Belvedere has a magnificent view on Lake Maggiore
and is only a few minutes away from the town centre by cable car or on foot.
All rooms and suites are equipped comfortably according to modern standards.
The ‘Oasi Belvedere’ including an indoor swimming pool with open-air part, sauna, steam bath,
laconium, table tennis, garden chess, pétanque
and badminton, offers a variety of relaxing possibilities. Massage and beauty treatments on request.
Banqueting facilities for family occasions, cocktails,
business lunches or special events up to 400 persons. The hotel also offers 5 conference rooms
up to 130 persons with modern infrastructure and
equipment in order to grant a successful event.
double use
group
individual
CHF 155-400
On request
CHF 270-400
On request
CHF 205-540
On request
CHF 350-520
On request
2016
individual
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
single use
double use
group
group
The Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa, midst in an
exotic 40'000 m2 park, sits regally above Minusio,
only 300 metres from Lake Maggiore. The wonderful panorama terrace and exclusively elegant
‘La Belle Epoque’ restaurant provide an impressive
setting for enjoying Mediterranean delights and
noble wines. Not to be missed the family brunch
every Sunday. The Wellness & Beauty ‘Le Palme’
includes sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, fitness, a
heated garden pool and offers a wide range of
customized massages and cosmetic treatments.
Two tennis courts as well as mountains- and ebikes are at guests’ disposal. Seven fully equipped
meeting rooms. Several countryside excursion opportunities and sport activities in the nature.
Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa
Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via delle Vigne 149
CH–6648 Locarno-Minusio
+41 (0)91 735 85 85
+41 (0)91 735 85 86
info@esplanade.ch
www.esplanade.ch
Beds
67
120
Closed
January – February
Groups
up to 80 people
Meeting Room
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2015
individual
single use
CHF 160-210
CHF 200-250
single use
group
individual
on request
CHF 270-490
on request
CHF 310-590
double use
group
on request
on request
double use
2016
individual
group
individual
CHF 170-220
on request
CHF 285-515
on request
CHF 210-265
on request
CHF 325-620
on request
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Rooms
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group
Address
Via Signor in Croce 1
CH–6612 Ascona
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 785 15 15
+41 (0)91 785 15 30
Manager
booking@hotel-ascona.ch
www.hotel-ascona.ch
Andrea Biasca-Caroni
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
Meeting Room
2015
individual
67
120
Open all year round
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double use
group
individual
CHF 142
CHF 128
CHF 340
CHF 260
CHF 163
CHF 150
CHF 380
CHF 300
2016
individual
group
individual
CHF 142
CHF 128
CHF 340
CHF 163
CHF 150
CHF 380
single use
double use
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Hotel Ascona
The hotel and seminar complex is situated on the
hill above Ascona, immersed in a subtropical park
and with a breathtaking view of lake Maggiore and
the surrounding mountains. The meeting rooms
are air-conditioned and multimedia equipped.
Heated swimming-pool, jacuzzi, sauna and 100
parking spaces complete the scene. Panoramic
terrace-restaurant, new dressed "à la carte" restaurant Grotto and banqueting rooms holding
up to 250 people. All guest rooms have modem
connection, wireless-LAN, minibar and cable TV.
Teambuilding, boat and valley trips, sports program with qualified instructors, wine tastings and
cultural visits are amongst the activities that we are
happy to organise for our seminar guests. Daily
delegate rates, seminar packages on request. The
conference facilities are free of charge for bookings up to 15 guest rooms or more.
group
group
CHF 260
CHF 300
The hotel, ideal for a holiday, seminars, workshops
or other events in any season, set on the hill above
Ascona, walking distance from the centre, surrounded
by a tropical garden, enjoys a magnificient view of
the lake and the surrounding mountains.
Auf dem Hügel über Ascona gelegen, ist das Hotel
ideal für Ferien, Seminare, Workshops und weitere
Veranstaltungen in jeder Saison geeignet. Nahe zum
Zentrum und umgeben von einem tropischen Garten,
geniesst man über einer wunderschönen Sicht auf
dem See und den umliegenden Bergen.
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Hotel Ascona
Fam Biasca-Caroni
Via Signor in Croce 1
CH-6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 785 15 15
www.hotel-ascona.ch
booking@hotel-ascona.ch
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A very popular hotel above Ascona with a magnificent view over Lake Maggiore.
The hotel has an ideal meeting room with
state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Particularly suitable for seminars, and for those
who consider internal and external well-being
of great importance.
Conference services / conference secretariat /
gastronomic refreshments / welcome desk /
all-inclusive programme.
Hotel Casa Berno
Address
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 791 32 32
+41 (0)91 792 11 14
hotel@casaberno.ch
www.casaberno.ch
Manager
Swiss Golf & Snow
Swiss Golf & Snow
Via Gottardo Madonna 15
CH–6612 Ascona
Bruno Caratsch
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
Meeting Room
2015
individual
62
110
November – February
HRS; Booking; Expedia; STC
from 20 to 40 people
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group
individual
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closed
CHF 248-260
CHF 208
CHF 290-586
CHF 340-370
2016
individual
group
individual
closed
closed
closed
closed
CHF 248-260
CHF 208
CHF 290-586
CHF 340-370
single use
double use
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group
group
Parkhotel Delta
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Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via Delta 137–141
CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 785 77 85
+41 (0)91 785 77 35
info@parkhoteldelta.ch
www.parkhoteldelta.ch
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
Meeting Room
Alfredo Coccia
50
120
Open all year round
Homepage
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2015
individual
CHF 160 – 390
CHF 250 – 540
single use
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Hotel open all year round, perfect for leisure and
business. Quite and green location. Large and
wonderful subtropical park. Spacious and comfortable rooms and suites. Restaurants & Bars: à
la carte “da Jean Pierre“, Pool Restaurant & Bar
“Delta Blu“, “Delta Green“ at Golf Gerre Losone.
New Delta Relax : Wellness with saunas, biosaunas, steam bath, solarium, sunbathing terrace,
whirlpool, heated pools (indoor & outdoor), relax
areas, beauty salon, hairdresser. New large Fitness
center with view of the Park. Free Services: parking, WiFi, local transfers, use of the Delta Relax,
minigolf, table tennis, bikes and a playground for
kids. Discounted green fees with local Golf Clubs.
Meeting & Events: well equipped meeting rooms
and outdoor spaces, ideal to organize each kind of
business and private events.
group
individual
CHF 160 – 390
CHF 250 – 450
CHF 250 – 540
CHF 390 – 640
double use
group
CHF 250 – 450
CHF 390 – 640
double use
2016
individual
group
individual
CHF 160 – 390
CHF 160 – 390
CHF 250 – 450
CHF 250 – 450
CHF 250 – 540
CHF 250 – 540
CHF 390 – 640
CHF 390 – 640
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RAMADA Hotel Arcadia: the family hotel along
Locarno’s romantic lake promenade.
The house has 90 rooms, divided into single, double and two-room apartments, which all have bath/
shower, radio, cable TV, direct dial telephone, airconditioning units, sitting corner and balcony. The
roof terrace has a great panoramic view over Lake
Maggiore and its surrounding regions. Sun-loving
guests can relax in our garden with beach chairs
free of charge. After an eventful day our swimmingpool cools tired bodies. Sauna and solarium (with
charge) are also present. Three restaurants with up
to 250 seats, a bar and the garden terrace all care
for your hunger. Ideal also for banquets, functions
and weddings.
Ramada Hotel Arcadia
Address
Lungolago G. Motta
CH–6601 Locarno
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 756 18 18
+41 (0)91 756 18 28
Manager
arcadia@h-hotels.com
www.h-hotels.com
José Paulo
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
2015
individual
90
180
November – Mid March
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Worldspan; Ramada.de
up to 20 people
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CHF 140-225
CHF 110-195
CHF 190-305
CHF 150-275
CHF140-225
CHF 110-195
CHF190-305
CHF 150-275
2016
individual
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
single use
double use
on front flap
group
group
Address
Viale Verbano 29
CH–6602 Muralto-Locarno
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 735 36 36
+41 (0)91 735 36 16
palma@h-hotels.com
www.h-hotels.com
Manager
José Paulo
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
Meeting Room
2015
individual
CHF 145-225
CHF 145-225
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single use
group
individual
CHF 110-195
CHF 195-335
CHF 110-195
CHF 195-335
double use
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Ramada Hotel La Palma au Lac
Lake, Wine, Dolce Vita and an idyllic location.
The RAMADA Hotel La Palma au Lac Locarno has
67 rooms and one suite. All the rooms have modern furnishings as well as their own air-conditioning, flat-screen TV and W-LAN.
The south-facing rooms have a balcony with chairs
commanding enchanting views over Lago Maggiore. Two meeting rooms with between 42sq m
and 200 sq m offer a perfect environment for professional seminars and conferences. They have
daylight, overhead projector, screen, flipchart and
are all air-conditioned.
They have a capacity of up to 200 participants.
The guests are pampered on the highest level
at the à la carte restaurant. The Pizza-Pasta-Bar
“Palm Osta”, with a sun terrace overlooking the
lake invites our guests to spend some time at leisure. In the sauna and steam bath our guests can
relax perfectly.
group
CHF 160-285
CHF 160-285
double use
2016
individual
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
group
49
Address
Viale Monte Verità 45
CH–6612 Ascona
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 786 99 99
+41 (0)91 786 99 00
info@sassoboretto.com
www.sassoboretto.com
Manager
Rooms
44
Beds
94
Closed
Open all year round
Groups
up to 50 people
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2015
individual
CHF 190
CHF 225
2016
individual
single use
group
individual
CHF 112
CHF 288
CHF 132-166
CHF 370
single use
double use
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Hotel Sasso Boretto
A first-class hotel in a very central and privileged
location. Easily reachable by car or by bus (bus
stop, 50 mt) and on request free of charge hotel
transfer to the railway station. Only steps from the
old town, the pedestrian area and the spectacular
lake promenade of Ascona. Cosy ambiance, typical Mediterranean hospitality and elegant/no frills
comfort mark the atmosphere of the house. Ideal
venue for short breaks, vacations and as well as
for functions, meeting and team building; thanks
to its different and fully equipped daylight spaces.
The varied F&B proposition can satisfy a demand
up to 160 pax. Chance to relax and to keep fit in
the indoor Swimming Pool, Sauna and in the small
but well-appointed fitness centre. In house parking, secure covered garage and vast public parking facilities in the immediate surroundings.
group
CHF 160
CHF 195-261
double use
group
individual
CHF 192
CHF 114
CHF 289
CHF 162
CHF 229
CHF 134-169
CHF 370
CHF 195-261
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The Hotel Losone is immersed in a magnificent
palm-grove and set back from the main road. A
first class complex with a special ambiance which
plays a decisive role in the success of a meeting
or a seminar. We dedicate great attention to detail
when organising events. This is one of the reasons why well-known companies and businesses
choose the Hotel Losone time and again for their
conventions or excursions. The Ticino Experience
is all to be seen and eaten. It will be an unforgettable experience for all- an adventure that awaits you
at the Casa Rustica of the albergo Losone.
Hotel Losone
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Address
Via dei Pioppi 14
Post Office Box 865
CH–6616 Losone
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 785 70 00
+41 (0)91 785 70 07
Manager
info@albergolosone.ch
www.albergolosone.ch
Fam. Glaus
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
Meeting Room
2015
individual
61
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double use
group
individual
CHF 235
CHF 215
CHF 420
CHF 380
CHF 235
CHF 215
CHF 420
CHF 380
2016
individual
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
single use
double use
group
group
Parkhotel Brenscino
Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via Sacro Monte 21
CH–6614 Brissago
+41 (0)91 786 81 11
+41 (0)91 793 40 56
info@brenscino.ch
www.brenscino.ch
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
Meeting Room
Martin Faes
2015
individual
closed
CHF 178
2016
individual
92
166
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CHF 152
CHF 316-358
single use
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individual
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closed
CHF 178
CHF 152
CHF 316-358
double use
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The Parkhotel Brenscino is situated between the
“lake and the sky” dipped in an extraordinary,
magnificent botanic garden (38’000sq) above the
village of Brissago.
92 comfortable rooms with panoramic views on
the lake and the mountains. Peace & relaxation,
sport & activities for business people & families!
Outdoor pool with bar, minigolf course, tennis
court, bowling. Our Chef Jean-Louis Cruau, member of the “Chaîne des rôtisseurs”, creates for you
deliciousnesses which sweep from the excellent
breakfast buffet to the lavish Italian menu with
choice. You can also enjoy he specialities in our
à la carte restaurant “Brenscino Blu” as well as on
our terrace with panoramic view.
A seminar or conference at the place...where it is
hard to say goodbye.
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group
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Glamourous hotel at Piazza Grande!
The mysterious Hotel America is situated in the
heart of the idyllic old town of Locarno, directly at
Piazza Grande with its spectacular festivals and
attractive shopping facilities. It’s an ideal place
for everyone who appreciates style, cosiness and
modern comfort in a traditional framing.
The fully renovated and new styled historic hotel
owes its name to the world famous film festival of
Locarno that annually welcomes the numerous celebrities directly in front of the hotel.
Hotel America
Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Piazza Grande
CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 751 76 35
+41 (0)91 752 36 16
info@hotelamerica.ch
www.hotelamerica.ch
Rooms
19
Beds
45
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January– February
Groups
up to 45 people
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2015
individual
single use
double use
group
individual
CHF 105
CHF 95
CHF 150
CHF 140
CHF 129
CHF 105
CHF 199
CHF 180
2016
individual
single use
double use
group
group
individual
CHF 105
CHF 95
CHF 150
CHF 140
CHF 129
CHF 105
CHF 199
CHF 180
group
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The Dell'Angelo Hotel is a completely renovated
historic building, located in the center of town, in
the town, in the most important area of Locarno,
Piazza Grande, just a few minutes form the train
station and Lake Maggiore. Combining the charm
of the past with all modern comforts, the hotel
offers a family atmosphere, carefully supervised
cuisine with traditional Ticinese and Italian dishes
(pizzeria with wood-burning oven) and a cellar
stocked with regional and classic wines. The firstfloor banqueting room can seat up to 140 people.
All 55 rooms (single, double/twin, triple und quadruple) are equipped with private bathroom/toilet/
shower, hair-dryer, satellite TV, free internet Wi-Fi,
radio, telephone and safe; some rooms also have a
balcony. In just a few words: the ideal holiday location in a lovely hotels at attractive rates.
Hotel Dell’Angelo
Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Piazza Grande
CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 751 81 75
+41 (0)91 751 82 56
info@hotel-dell-angelo.ch
www.hotel-dell-angelo.ch
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
55
112
Open all year round
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From 15 to 80 people
Américo Dadò
2015
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CHF 70-105
CHF 95-150
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CHF 95-185
CHF 130-245
double use
group
individual
CHF 70-105
CHF 65-100
CHF 100-190
CHF 95-185
CHF 95-150
CHF 90-145
CHF 135-250
CHF 130-245
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Hotel with long tradition in the heart of Locarno.
All rooms have been recently renovated. All rooms
non-smoking, with air conditioning and W-LAN.
Very friendly and cosy atmosphere.
From April to October breakfast on the terrace.
Parking facilities 30 m away.
Departure for the most beautiful excursions near
the hotel.
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Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via Ramogna 3
CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 751 29 21
+41 (0)91 751 60 71
info@du-lac-locarno.ch
www.du-lac-locarno.ch
Rooms
30
Beds
56
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CHF 160-190
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CHF 104-205
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CHF 190-260
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2016
individual
group
individual
CHF 130-140
–
CHF 160-190
CHF 140-205
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190-260
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double use
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Hotel Du Lac
group
group
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Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via Collina 84
CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 785 40 40
+41 (0)91 785 40 50
info@monteverita.org
www.monteverita.org
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52
Beds
79
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Groups
up to 120 people
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2016
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single use
double use
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individual
CHF 120
CHF 120
CHF 210-230
CHF 210
CHF 120
CHF 120
CHF 210-230
CHF 210
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
single use
double use
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“Il Monte Verità”: a place where mind and spirit go
hand in hand. Located at the top of the hill, overlooking Ascona and Lake Maggiore with its Isole di
Brissago. The Monte Verità Centre is a unique facility, surrounded by nature. The restaurant serves
fine dishes using local products. There is a large dining room with space for banquets, a terrace, both
with a breathless view. Monte Verità offers a variety
of conference rooms: the Auditorium (main hall, up
to 120 seats), the Balint Salon (up to 120 seats)
and several smaller meeting rooms (10 – 30 seats).
The main hall is equipped with a modern video/audio beamer system controlled by a touch-screen
console. Equipment for simultaneous translation is
also available. The hotel has 52 rooms with WC/
bathroom, telephone, radio, most of them with balcony. In the spirit of the place, there is no Tv in the
bedrooms, but free wireless access is provided. In
our century-old park you can find an “energetic”
trail, a Japanese Tea-House with Zen garden and
a tennis court.
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Hotel Ibis Locarno
Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via Giuseppe Cattori 6
CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 756 26 26
+41 (0)91 756 26 00
h6834@accor.com
www.ibishotel.com
Rooms
Beds
Closed
Reservations
Groups
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single use
double use
group
individual
CHF 89-129
CHF 69-90
CHF 109-209
CHF 76-146
CHF 99-209
CHF 69-146
CHF 139-209
CHF 104-146
2016
individual
group
individual
CHF 89-129
CHF 69-90
CHF 109-209
CHF 76-146
CHF 99-209
CHF 69-146
CHF 139-209
CHF 104-146
In the above mentioned prices breakfast is not included.
single use
double use
on front flap
The hotel Ibis Locarno is located in the heart of
the city of Locarno, a few minutes walk from the
lake, from the ferry ports, from the Piazza Grande
and from the casino.
The hotel is entirely air-conditioned and is composed of 83 rooms (of which four are available for
people with restricted mobility) and three suites,
a bar open 24 hours a day (with a snack menu
available), a sauna, a business corner, a friendly
breakfast corner and covered parking spaces
available at a small charge. The new generation
rooms are comfortable and are equipped with
a king size bed of 160/200, an office, a plasma
screen television, a telephone and a free WIFI
connexion. The bathroom with shower is spacious and functional.
The hotel is 100% non smoking.
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Hotel Piazza Ascona
Address
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 791 11 81
+41 (0)91 791 27 57
info@hotelpiazza.ch
www.hotelpiazza.ch
Manager
Fabrizio Franscioni
Rooms
43
Beds
82
Closed
Open all year round
Reservations
www.hotelpiazza.ch
Groups
Meeting Room
2015
individual
CHF 85-140
CHF 115-220
2016
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Piazza Giuseppe Motta 29-31
CH–6612 Ascona
The Piazza Ascona, Hotel & Restaurants, open all
year round, is located in the heart of charming Ascona’s lake front. The Hotel, with a long tradition
and in typical Ticino style, is composed of different houses. The Houses Piazza and Faro overlooks the Lake Maggiore and Casa Olive house
is only 30 meters away in the historic and romantic village of Ascona. An ideal place for a stay in
Ticino, the hotel welcomes guests in rooms with
stunning views over the lake and the mountains
or the small streets of the picturesque old town.
Thanks to its privileged location it is an excellent
starting point for excursions by boat or to explore
the characteristics valleys and attractions of Ticino. The offer to the local and international clientele is completed by the restaurants, “al Pontile”
and “al Piazza”, both with magnificent terraces
and directly on the waterfront. The restaurants
suit all tastes.
group
individual
CHF 85-140
CHF 120-225
CHF 115-220
CHF 150-250
double use
group
CHF 120-225
CHF 150-250
double use
group
individual
CHF 85-140
CHF 85-140
CHF 120-225
CHF 120-225
CHF 115-220
CHF 115-220
CHF 150-250
CHF 150-250
group
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A vision of turquoise and white, the boutique
chic Giardino Lago sits deamily on the sparkling
shores of Lake Maggiore, close to Locarno's
promenade. Ristorante Lago combines a laidback atmosphere with striking architecture. On
warm days, its one-of-a-kind Roof Lounge is a
captivating spot for alfresco drinks. The new Ticino In-Place tempts with uncomplicated tapas
based cuisine, inspired by the Mediterranean
and highlighting the best of local produce. The
Highlight is the 800°oven, grilling the meat tender, juicy and meltingly soft. The 14 rooms and
one suite are truly restful and relaxing. No matter when you stay, one thing never changes: the
spellbinding view of the glittering lake.
Beds
29
Daydream at Giardino Lago!
Hotel Giardino Lago
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Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via alla Riva 83a
CH–6648 Minusio
+41 (0)91 786 95 95
+41 (0)91 786 95 99
welcome@giardino-lago.ch
www.giardino-lago.ch
Closed
February
Reservations
Groups
Richard Eyer
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2015
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CHF 150
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CHF 250
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CHF 230
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CHF 330
–
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individual
group
individual
CHF 150
on request
CHF 250
CHF 230
on request
CHF 330
single use
double use
group
group
–
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Address
Tel
Fax
Manager
Via Primore 11
CH–6616 Losone
+41 (0)91 791 76 26
+41 (0)91 792 22 92
albergorovere@hotmail.com
www.albergorovere.com
Rooms
16
Beds
32
Closed
December - January
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CHF 180
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individual
CHF 110
CHF 160
CHF 160
CHF 200
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individual
CHF 120
CHF 110
CHF 160
CHF 180
CHF 160
CHF 200
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Hotel Rovere
The Rovere Hotel Losone is located close to several tourist sites. Among these are the Visconteo
Castle Locarno, Piazza Grande Locarno, Orselina
where on a rocky spur of the hill overlooking Locarno stands the Sanctuary of the Madonna del
Sasso, the site of many pilgrimages, the Verzasca
Dam .The Lugano Agno Airport is within 39 kilometers away from the Rovere hotel. All guest
rooms at the Rovere Hotel Losone are outfitted
with modern amenities. These include cable/satellite televisions, free wireless Internet connections,
clock radios, minibars. Private bathrooms come
with complimentary toiletries, shower areas and
hair dryers. The Rovere Hotel Losone is a 3-star
property that was renovated in March 2010. The
next golf course is only 1 km from the Hotel Rovere. This hotel provides a fitness gym, a sauna, a
business center, meeting/banquet facilities, a terrace, a restaurant.
group
CHF 140
CHF 180
double use
group
CHF 140
CHF180
CENTOVALLI RAILWAY
La Biglietteria, Piazza Stazione 3, CH-6601 Locarno
Tel. +41/ (0)91/ 751 87 31 - fart@centovalli.ch
centovalli.ch – lagomaggioreexpress.com
Walking tours
and excursions
along the Centovalli
and Maggia Valleys
and the
Lake Maggiore
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Palexpo FEVI
Address
Palexpo FEVI
Via Peschiera 9
CH–6600 Locarno
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 751 90 75
+41 (0)91 751 92 88
fevi@fevi.ch
www.fevi.ch
The multi-purpose convention center is suitable
for holding conventions, seminars, banquets,
exhibitions, sporting events, fashion shows,
commercial, product launches, shows, concerts
and movies. The brand new 1,2” sq.m. stage
with wide steps, and the excellent acoustics
transforms the FEVI into the largest cinema in
Europe with a screen of 18 x 8 m (in August
it hosts the Locarno International Film Festival).
Technology
•• Wireless LAN
•• Beamer
•• Microphones – Keyboard system
•• Screen 18 x 8m
•• On request with external agency
(billed service):
– Simultaneous translation equipment
– Tele- and video conferences
– E-Congress (digital Congress Network)
– Projection equipment
Soundproofed curtains can adapt the spaces
and create made to measure, welcoming areas
to meet the needs of the most demanding.
The Palexpo FEVI is air-conditioned and equipped
with the most state-of-the art technology.
Quality services
•• Set-up rate quotations
(billed service):
– Planning and organization
of the entire event and social program
– Hostesses, security service
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(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
–
2100
72 x 30
3000
–
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126
18 x 7
400
30
–
–
56
9x7
250
60
30
–
–
56
9x7
250
40
24
–
–
50
7x7
250
24
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Salone Multiuso
3000
800
1500
100
50
Federale (2nd floor)
60
Virtus (2nd floor)
Sala 5 (2nd floor)
Sala Conferenze 3 (2nd floor)
58
Seating capacity
Rooms
Sala 6 (2nd floor)
40
Sala Conferenze (1st floor)
180
Foyer (1st floor)
–
80
–
Reception
–
–
50
7x7
250
–
–
172
18x9
500
200
220
–
200
100
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
Centro Dannemann
Address
Centro Dannemann
Via R. Leoncavallo 55
CH–6614 Brissago
+41 (0)91 786 81 30
+41 (0)91 786 81 49
Tel
Fax
Unique and authentic event location with 9
different facilities for any private and business
occasion.
info@dannemann.com
www.centrodannemann.com
Technology
•• Wireless LAN
•• Beamer
•• Projection equipment
•• Microphones
•• Multimedia Auditorium with fixed installations
The Centro Dannemann Brissago is a modern,
versatile event location in a traditional
cigar manufacturing plant right on the banks of
Lake Maggiore. Impressive rooms overlook
the lake and the romantic grotto at the old port.
The facility features 8 rooms of all sizes,
a multi-media auditorium and two wonderful
palm gardens to stage unique events. Whether
for two or for 650 the Centro Dannemann
provides accommodation for all kinds of events.
An ideal setting for weddings, business events,
product presentations, incentives, conferences,
art and cultural events, concerts, gala evenings,
exhibitions and private occasions of all kinds.
Quality services
•• Full event service
•• Exclusive sigar events, also for small groups
•• guided tours and programs for groups
•• DANNEMANN Shop
The Centro Dannemann in Brissago provides an
exceptional scenery for your event.
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Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Salao Geraldo – Auditorium
250
100
200
300
242
10 x 22.8
2050
Salao DANNEMANN
380
100
250
400
392
11 x 35.5
3830
Salao Moods
100
100
100
170
162
11 x 14.4
880
Salao Mata Fina
80
70
60
100
114
11 x 10
1260
Salao Innovacoes
140
100
110
180
193
10 x 19
980
Salao Felix
30
14
–
–
46
5.5 x 8.5
500
Salao Bahia
15
10
–
–
29
4.5 x 6.5
320
Grotto
70
70
80
200
210
12 x 14.5
2080
Garden
–
–
–
–
1000
–
0
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
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ddress
A
Via Collina 84
CH–6612 Ascona
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 785 40 40
+41 (0)91 785 40 50
www.monteverita.org
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Welcome to paradise.
History, culture, conferences, events and tourism.
The Monte Verità Centre is a unique infrastructure,
surrounded by nature, where the energy,
enthusiasm and magic of the place are evident.
For more than one century it has been the
meeting place of distinguished people, those at
the forefront of historical, political and cultural
movements, whose thinking has contributed to
the enrichment of history.
Technology
•• Free Wireless access
•• Projection equipment and microphones
•• Simultaneous translation
•• Workshop and conference equipment
Quality services
•• Hotel accommodation and booking
of external rooms
•• Restaurant for cocktails, coffee breaks, lunches and dinners
•• Shuttle service to the railway station
•• Planning and organisation of the conference, event and social program (guided visits, Japanese tea ceremony and culture)
•• Organisation of excursions and transfers
•• Supply of photographic material and texts for program and brochures
•• Organisation of hostesses, security
and IT technicians
•• Promotion of the conference/event on the internet and annual program-brochure
To give you the exclusive opportunity to share
these feelings, the Monte Verità Centre in Ascona
offers conference rooms up to 130 seats, a
120-seat auditorium equipped for simultaneous
translation, a 85-bed hotel in the “Bauhaus” style,
a restaurant using natural ingredients, space for
banquets, a panoramic terrace, a tennis court
and a centuries-old park with an itinerary for the
“energetic” or the more contemplative guest, a
suggestive open-air venue for conferences and
the Tea Culture situated in the Centre’s age-old
park. 70 parking spaces available in front / near
the Centre.
Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Auditorium
–
96
–
–
140
16.5 x 8.5
750
Sala Balint
140
60
120
200
140
16 x 7
550
Sala Eranos
50
30
–
80
47
10.5 x 4.5
300
Sala Pioda
30
20
–
40
34
8.5 x 4.5
250
Sala Von der Heydt
–
10
–
–
15
–
120
Sala Mandala
–
10
–
–
15
–
120
Sala Gioia
70
40
–
–
72
12 x 6
300
Sala Luce
–
–
120
–
193
–
–
Spazio Piscina (open air)
200
–
–
–
175
–
650
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
Kursaal Teatro di Locarno
ddress
A
Kursaal Teatro di Locarno
Largo Zorzi 1
CH–6600 Locarno
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 751 15 35
+41 (0)91 751 15 37
info@kursaal-locarno.ch
www.kursaal-locarno.ch
The Teatro di Locarno meeting hall is located in
a historic building from 1902 and entirely restored
in 1992. It hosts regular theatre performances,
concerts, cinema projections, conferences and
conventions. In the same building one finds the
Municipal Casino and the Lake Maggiore Tourist
Office.
The Teatro di Locarno is centrally located
in Largo Zorzi, only a few steps from Piazza
Grande, the train and boat stations.
Vast public underground parking.
The building is air-conditioned and all meeting
rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art
technology.
Technology
•• Theater lights and spotlights unit
for various colours
•• Hi-Fi – DVD – Blueray
•• Microphones and cordless microphone
•• Screen 3.20 x 4.27 m
•• Projector, dia projector and beamer
•• Cinema screen 8 x 5 m
•• DCP System 2k
•• Artist’s backstage
(billed service):
– Simultaneous translation equipment
– Tele- and video Conference
– E-Congress (digital Congress Network)
– Projection equipment
Quality services
•• Set-up rate quotations
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Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Sala del Teatro
482
–
–
–
260
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
14.4 x 18.1
on request
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
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Meeting Structures
ddress
A
Via Municipio
CH–6600 Muralto
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 735 89 70
+41 (0)91 735 89 85
comune@muralto.ch
www.muralto.ch
275 seats, ideal for conferences and other
functions, concerts, theatre performances.
Bus Station, FFS Federal Railway Station,
Centovalli Railway and Postal bus at easy walking
distance of 300 meters.
Ample choice of hotels and pensions in the
vicinity at easy walking distance of 300 – 500
meters.
Entrance hall: snack bar serving hot meals.
Parking space: 150 cars, near the Hall.
Technology
•• Theater lights and spotlights unit
for various colours
•• Hi-Fi system cinema surround
•• 6 microphones with 6 stands
•• 2 cordless microphones
•• Screen 4 m x 4 m
•• Cinema screen 7,40 m x 4 m
•• Stage: wide 8 m, Deep 3,7/4,5/5,2 m
•• 2 artist’s backstage rooms with 2 toilets
and showers
•• 3 rooms for simultaneous translations
Quality services
•• Information and reservation
•• General Services
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Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Congress Hall
275
–
–
–
200
20 x 10
700
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
Società Elettrica Sopracenerina
Address
Società Elettrica Sopracenerina
Piazza Grande 5
CH–6600 Locarno
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 756 91 91
+41 (0)91 756 91 92
info@ses.ch
www.ses.ch
The Palazzo Sopracenerina is a refined building
dating to 1837 which enjoys the magical
atmosphere of the Piazza Grande in Locarno.
Sought after ambiance, personalised and stylish,
it is often the venue for important conferences,
conventions, concerts, events, science and art
exhibitions, thanks to its attractive courtyard with
its roof renewed by the architect Mario Botta,
and its welcoming, elegantly decorated
conference room.
Rooms available weekdays only.
Technology
•• Beamer (only in ballroom
and meeting room)
•• Microphone (only in courtyard
and ballroom)
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Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
–
–
222
21 x 10.8
on request
Ballroom
220
–
Meeting Room
40
–
–
–
57
7.6 x 7.6
on request
Courtyard
–
–
–
300
225
15 x 15
on request
(458 with arcades)
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
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Centro sportivo nazionale della gioventù di Tenero
ddress
A
Via Brere 10
CH-6598 Tenero
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)58 468 61 11
+41 (0)58 468 61 02
cstenero@baspo.admin.ch
www.cstenero.ch
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The CST is a branch of the Swiss Federal Office
of Sport (FOSPO) in Magglingen. CST provides
excellent facilities for many sporting disciplines
and for running sports camps and training
courses involving a very wide range of users,
from young school pupils to top-level athletes.
CST also hosts many sports events of various
kinds. It is the policy of many companies to foster
team spirit among their staff. Sport is an excellent
way of achieving this goal. Why not enhance
your company's staff offering by including sports
such as archery, climbing, golf or another type
of sport? CST is the ideal venue for adding
a sporting element – and hence adding value –
to conferences, seminars and workshops. The
atmosphere is youthful and dynamic,
and the setting picturesque and stimulating. The
infrastructure offers countless opportunities for
leisure and in-depth training. CST is particularly
well suited to offering this type of event in the
period from November to February, thanks to
the mild climate and numerous covered sports
facilities. Comfortable rooms (accommodating
10-750 participants) and quality catering ensure
that your needs will be met
Seating capacity
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
60
102
12x8
on request
25 10/10
70/30
128
13x9.4
on request
50 20/20
25 10/10
80/40
138
13x9.4
on request
30
22
40
78
7x9.8
on request
30
16
20
59
9.2x6
on request
392
27x15
on request
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Aula Gottardo 1
80
40
25
Aula Gottardo 2A/B
90 40/40
50 20/20
Aula Gottardo 3A/B
90 40/40
Naviglio
50
Single gym with spectator seating
64
Surface
(m2)
Rooms
Aule Contra
250
Technology
•• Flip chart and pin board9 m x 2 m Led Screen
•• Wireless hot spot connection
•• TV and DVD links
•• Interactive projector
•• Overhead projector for transparencies
•• Lectern with microphone
•• Simultaneous translation (on request)
150
Reception
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
Vanilla Club
ddress
A
Via Cantonale
CH–6595 Riazzino
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 840 91 62
+41 (0)91 859 08 52
info@vanillaclub.com
www.vanillaclub.com
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The Vanilla Club is an exceptionally trendy
discotheque, located in Riazzino, which is the
gateway to the Locarno region (a famous tourist
destination on the banks of Lake Maggiore).
The large building with its 6 different halls is the
ideal place to organize business events and
meetings, private business and /or dinner parties,
private parties and all sorts of celebrations.
The infrastructure is equipped with vanguard
technology in terms of audio and visual
communication. This incredible club features an
extraordinary sound system and a last generation
LED screen that really highlight sounds and
colours.
Technology
•• Beamer, DVD, Projection Equipment
•• 9 m x 2 m Led Screen
•• Wireless LAN, Internet Access
•• Microphones or RadioMicrophones
•• Dj Consolle, Keyboard System
•• Powerfull audio system
•• Powerfull light system with various color
& smoke machine
•• Stage: 8 m x 5 m
•• Artists Backstage rooms with toilets.
•• On request: Simultaneous translation
Quality services
•• Planning and organization of the entire event
•• Booking of hotel accomodation
and transfers
•• Restaurant for cocktails, coffe breaks, lunches and dinners
•• Hostesses, security service, IT Technicians
•• Free shuttle service to railway station
•• Professional promotion
of the conference / event
•• Supply of photographic / office materials and texts for brochure with graphic Support
•• General services
The Vanilla Club is a member of and associated
to the restaurants, bars and hotels of the Enjoy
Group, ideal places that can act as backdrops for
your coming event.
The Enjoy Group caters to each and every
requirement of yours, taking care of every single
detail to meet your highest expectations.
Attractive ideas and proposals to spend your time
in many different ways.
Enjoy Ticino with us.
Seating capacity
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
800
1100
–
on request
200
400
400
–
on request
60
40
80
100
–
on request
120
60
40
80
100
–
on request
Cherrymoon Floor
80
40
30
50
60
–
on request
Pink Elephant
100
40
50
100
60
–
on request
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Mainfloor
1400
600
400
2Shé Floor
500
300
Cream Floor
120
Beat Box Floor
Reception
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
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The multi-purpose hall is suitable for holding conventions, seminars, banquets,exhibitions,
sporting events, fashion shows, commercial product launches, shows,concerts and movies.
The brand new 1,200 sq.m. stage with wide steps, and theexcellent acoustics transform
the Fevi into the largest cinema in Europe (in August it hoststhe Locarno International Film Festival).
Soundproofed curtains can adapt the spaces andcreate made to measure, welcoming areas
to meet the needs of the most demanding. The Palazzetto is air-conditioned and equipped
with the most up-to-date technology.
Palexpo FEVI
Zona Peschiera
6601 Locarno (CH)
Tel. +41 (0)91 751 90 75
Fax +41 (0)91 751 92 88
E-mail: fevi@fevi.ch
Homepage: www.fevi.ch
Over 15 years of experience
www.amiconiconsulting.ch
Your professional partner for
Conferences & Meetings
Events
Travel & Incentive
Transfer services
Hotel Booking
Amiconi Consulting SA - Via Al Forte 10 - 6900 Lugano Switzerland
Phone: +41 91 921 38 12 - E-mail: info@amiconiconsulting.ch
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Meeting Structures
Facility
Seating capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface (m2)
Dimen. (m)
Additionals rooms
Number
Capacity
Locarno and surroundings
Casorella, Locarno,
www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
-
40
25
50
50
10 x 5
2
30-35
Castello Visconteo, Locarno
-
-
-
400
240
20 x 12
1
60
Centro Arca, Locarno
www.mpe-locarno.ch/centro-arca
180
-
-
-
180
-
2
25-40
Comune di Cavigliano
120
32
-
-
120
7.7 x 15.6
-
-
-
-
100
-
-
-
-
-
Municipio di Orselina
80
30
-
120
100
16 x6.25
-
-
Ostello della gioventù, Locarno
www.youthhostel.ch/en/hostels/locarno
80
-
-
-
100
14 x 7.1
4
20-103
Palazzo Borghese, Locarno
150
-
-
-
180
18 x 10
-
-
Ristorante Vallemaggia, Locarno
50
25
-
-
51
6 x 8.5
1
60-80
Teatro Dimitri, Verscio
www.teatrodimitri.ch/teatro/teatro/tecnico
200
-
-
-
-
-
1
80
Teatro Paravento, Locarno
www.teatro-paravento.ch
80
-
-
-
120
-
-
-
250
150
150
300
400
19 x 21
2
40-60
-
45
-
-
55
-
2
26-13
La Fabbrica, Losone
www.lafabbrica.ch
100
-
100
-
200
10 x 20
1
100
Sala del Gatto, Ascona
www.ilgatto.ch
230
-
-
-
72
9x8
-
-
Sala Golf Ascona
www.golfascona.ch
40
26
-
-
70
11 x 7
-
-
Centro Multiuso, Riazzino
350
-
-
-
288
12 x 24
1
100
Comune di Lavertezzo
-
-
30
-
-
-
-
-
Ora, Tenero
40
-
-
-
70
10 x 7
-
-
Villa Jelmini Events, Tenero
www.matasci.com
60
50
-
-
54
12 x4.5
4
12-100
Sala comunale Cevio
www.cevio.ch
100
30
150
107
12.8 x 8.40
3
30-50
Centro dell'artigianato
130
100
15 x 740
72
6 x 12
Falconeria, Locarno
www.falconeria.ch
Ascona and surroundings
Collegio Papio, Ascona
Hotel Isole di Brissago
Valle Maggia
Gambarogno
Sala comunale Gambarogno
50-60
30
-
-
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General Contractor,
could be the most important decision
EVENT
LIVE
CO N G R E S S
EVENTMORE SA
Via S. Gottardo 18d
CH - 6532 Castione
T +41 91 850 10 60
F +41 91 850 10 61
68
www.eventmore.ch
Meeting Hotels
Facility
Rooms
Hotel Eden Roc Ghiridone
Hotel Giardino
Yachtsport Resort
Seating capacity
Theatre
20
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
8x4
400
Services offered*
1
2
•
•
•
3
20
30
34
8x4
400
•
80
25
80
250
90
12 x 8
700
•
•
Small Aphrodite
70
35
70
70
96
12 x 8
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mercatorsal
24
8
18
70
10 x 7
500
24
6x4
250
40
10 x 4
250
40
26
56
7x8
200
•
•
Sala Mimosa
50
40
76
7 x 10.8
300
•
•
•
Sala Granda
130
80
120
7 x 17.2
600
•
•
•
Sala Magnolia
40
26
•
•
•
48
80
6
76
7.8 x 9.7
200
12
3 x 3.8
100
Rist. La Fontana
180
300
244
12.5 x 19.5
Rist. Veranda
120
180
149
7.8 x 19
Rist. Affresco
26
40
50
5.5 x 9
Blenio
90
100
153
18 x 8.5 x 4.35
590
•
•
•
20
30
45
6.5 x 7 x 3.10
290
•
•
•
Maggia
30
20
Onsernone
20
14
32
4.5x7 x 3.10
190
•
•
•
Verzasca
25
16
35
5 x 7 x 3.10
190
•
•
•
Bedretto
16
12
26
6.5 x 4 x 3.10
170
•
•
•
Leventina
18
10
22
5.5 x 4 x 3.10
170
•
•
•
Bavona
18
12
27
6.8 x 4 x 3.10
170
•
•
•
•
•
•
Rist. Belle Epoque
110
•
•
150
120
120
150
108
13.5 x 8
500
•
•
•
•
Sala Piccola
50
25
25
10
66
8.3 x 8
300
•
•
•
•
•
Plenum
230
160
160
180
174
21.8 x 8
750
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Tutto aperto
250
250
300
500
284
46.8 x 8
750
60
40
40
70
52
13 x 4
300
•
Hotel Casa Berno
Bellinda
40
30
70
11.7 x 6
250
•
Parkhotel Delta
Salone
80
40
50
90
120
12 x 10
300
Ramada Hotel
La Palma au Lac Salone Blu
180
120
120
150
200
15.2 x 13
550
•
•
Sala Diana
36
16
42
5.8 x 7.4
300
•
•
•
Hotel
Sasso Boretto
Ascona
120
60
60
80
120
8.5 x 11.5/13
600
•
•
•
Locarno
55
30
40
55
60
8.5 x 7
400
•
•
•
Brissago
65
40
50
65
70
11.5 x 6
400
•
•
•
100 -160
140 -160
150
18.5 x 10/6
600
•
•
•
80
100 -110
105
10.5 x 7.5
400
•
•
•
20
30
65
10.5 x 6.2
180
•
•
•
53
5 x 10.6
150
•
•
•
24 x 8 13
•
Lago Maggiore
Veranda
130
Sala Fiori d'Arancio
40
25
Sala Lucertola
Parkhotel Brenscino
5
Sala Grande
Grotta
Hotel Losone
4
•
Sala Camelia
Sala Piccola
Hotel Ascona
34
Daily rates
(CHF)
Marina
Tasting Room
Esplanade
Hotel Resort & Spa
30
Dimensions
(m)
Inverna
Bibliothek
Hotel Belvedere
Surface
(m2)
12
•
•
Sala delle Palme
200
120
150
80
220
600
•
•
Ascona+Brissago
100
80
80
100
160
288
•
•
Ascona
60
50
50
60
96
193
Brissago
40
30
30
40
64
•
•
183
Hotel America
Sala riunione
23
21
3.5 x 6
90
•
•
Auditorium
96
140
16.5 x 8.5
750
•
•
•
140
16 x 7
550
•
•
•
Sala Balint
140
60
120
200
Sala Eranos
40
30
80
47
10.5 x 4.5
300
•
Sala Pioda
30
20
40
34
8.5 x 4.5
250
•
Sala von der Heydt
Sala Mandala
Sala Gioia
70
10
15
10
15
40
72
Sala Luce
Open air
120
120
175
Hotel Piazza
Sala Blu
40
Hotel Rovere, Losone
Rosa
40
20
35
Bianca
20
15
18
Cinema
50
20
300
50
60
650
•
•
•
•
•
120
12 x 6
193
200
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
44
11 x 4
60
7.5 x 8
80 -150
•
•
•
44
7.5 x 7
80 -150
•
•
150
7.5 x 22
80 -150
•
•
•
•
•
* 1 Microphone / 2 Beamer / 3 Tv video / 4 Simultaneous translation / 5 Stage
69
Address
Tel
Fax
Operation
Locanda Fior di Campo is a mountain boutique
hotel in the Maggia Valley. 10 spacious rooms and
suites, a Chalet, a restaurant with local food, assorted wine list, 100 Scotish Malt Whiskys. WIFI,
private SPA available. Depending on the size of the
group there are different options for meetings.
Pedrazzini Campo SA
6684 Campo Vallemaggia
+41 (0)91 753 11 41
+41 (0)91 753 33 50
www.fiordicampo.ch
locanda@fiordicampo.ch
March – December
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èyi!(#P
Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
–
20
–
–
55
9.5x6
On request
Hotel
Isole di Brissago
Address
Tel
Fax
Operation
+41 (0)91 791 43 62
+41 (0)91 785 40 50
events@isolebrissago.ch
Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Sala Passiflora
–
10 – 12
–
–
28
–
165
Sala Gardenia
–
26
–
–
40
–
240
Sala rossa
–
45
–
–
55
–
300
Teatro Dimitri
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 796 25 44
+41 (0)91 796 29 82
info@teatrodimitri.ch
www.teatrodimitri.ch
Operation
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
¡ü±≤a[ö
è≥NL∏w
Mid March – Mid October
Address
Beamer
The “Villa Emden”, set in a magnificent botanical garden, host a small meeting centre, managed by the
Isola Grande SA. As soon as the last visitors leave
the park around 6 p.m., the Island turns into a quiet
and exclusive private property. On the 3rd floor of
the “Villa” there are 10 rooms at your disposal. The
rooms as single or double accommodation. Wireless
internet access is also available. Further it is possible
to use 3 meeting rooms: one with a seating capacity for 12 persons, one for 25 persons (both with a
private terrace) and the 3rd one, offers a capacity for
45 persons.
Isola Grande SA
Hotel -Restaurant - Events
C.P. 563
CH-6614 Brissago
Services offered
Microphone
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
In 1971 no permanent theatre existed in the Ticino.
For Dimitri and his wife Gunda this was a challenge
and they decided to establish their own theatre in
the centre of Verscio. The Teatro Dimitri became
the meeting-place where Clown Dimitri and his
fellow artists, actors, musicians, dancers and jugglers were able to present their shows. A buvette
was attached to the theatre, and whether you just
called in for a drink or maybe for a chat with an artist after his show, it became a stock exchange of
ideas for patrons and artists alike.
Teatro Dimitri
CH–6653 Verscio
November – March
¡± è≥w
70
Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Teatro Grande
200
–
–
–
–
–
800
Teatro Piccolo
80
–
–
–
–
–
300
Buvette
–
–
60
–
–
–
–
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
Address
Via Stazione 10
CH–6598 Tenero
+41 (0)91 735 60 11
+41 (0)91 735 60 19
Tel
Fax
Villa Jelmini is situated on the premises of the
Matasci family winery, and has been home for
some forty years to the art gallery of the same
name. The villa is just 150m away from Tenero’s
train station and houses many modern technical
facilities. It can accommodate up to 50–60 people
in a personalized and elegant setting, and is ideal
for conferences, seminars, gourmet evenings and
wine-tasting events. Equipment: PC and beamer,
Internet access, Microphones. Services: Coffee,
Aperitifs, Wine & Dine, Wine-tasting, Cellar and
Wine Museum tours, Parking.
events@matasci.com
www.matasci.com
Operation
Open all year round
¡ü≥L∏π’
–x y
Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Sala conferenze
60
50
–
–
54
12 x 4.5
300
Sala Banchetti
60
50
50
–
54
12 x 4.5
500
Cantina Museo
–
–
–
100
158
12 x 13.2
400
Saletta pianterreno
–
10
–
–
22
4.5 x 4.9
100
Tel: +41 (0)91 797 12 51
Fax: +41 (0)91 797 13 35
Casa Schira, Via XXI Settembre, CH–6661 Loco
Operation: Open all year round
Seating capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Sala multiuso
50
30
20
–
52
8 x 6.5
100
Sala pranzo
–
–
40
–
28
7.5 x 3.8
100
Sala multiuso / pranzo
–
–
–
120
–
–
–
Tel: +41 (0)91 756 50 20
Fax: +41 (0)91 756 50 25
Seating capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Sala Basodino
40
25
–
40
46
5x9
70
Tel: +41 (0)91 753 11 41
Fax:+41 (0)91 753 33 50
Seating capacity
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Sala Cristallina
30
20
–
–
45
9x5
100
Tel: +41 (0)91 792 21 21
Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Sala del Gatto
230
–
–
–
72
Seating capacity
Stage
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
info@ilgatto.ch
www.ilgatto.ch
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
9x8
680
Tel: +41 (0)91 735 81 41
Fax: +41 (0)91 743 43 32
Parco Villa S. Quirico, Via S.Quirico 16, CH–6648 Minusio
Operation: September – Mid July
Simultaneous
translation
info@hotel-cristallina.ch
www.hotel-cristallina.ch
Rooms
Sala del Gatto, Via Muraccio 21, CH–6612 Ascona
Operation: September – Mid July
TV–video
info@robiei.ch
www.robiei.ch
Rooms
Eco Hotel Cristallina, CH–6678 Coglio
Operation: March – December
Beamer
isorno@bluewin.ch
Rooms
Hotel Restaurant Robiei, CH–6690 Robiei (Val Bavona)
Operation: End June – Mid October
Services offered
Microphone
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface
(m2)
Dimensions
(m)
Daily rates
(CHF)
Rivapiana
–
60
50 – 60
70 – 80
55
13 x 4.2
300
Remorino
–
15
15
25
19
4.2 x 4.5
100
Remardone
–
15
15
25
17
3.8 x 4.3
100
Garden
–
–
–
–
–
–
800
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
ufficiotecnico@minusio.ch
www.minusio.ch/villa
Services offered
Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous
translation
Stage
71
Special Events
Palexpo FEVI
Address
Tel
Fax
Operation
Palexpo FEVI
Via Peschiera 9
CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 751 90 75
+41 (0)91 751 92 88
fevi@fevi.ch
www.fevi.ch
Open all year round
Centro Dannemann
Address
Centro Dannemann
Via R. Leoncavallo 55
CH–6614 Brissago
Tel
+41 (0)91 786 81 31
+41 (0)91 786 81 32
+41 (0)91 786 81 49
Fax
info@centrodannemann.com
Operation
6th January – 23rd December
Ristorante
Monte Verità
Address
Tel
Fax
Operation
Ristorante Monte Verità
Via Collina 84
CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 785 40 44
+41 (0)91 785 40 50
Address
Tel
Fax
72
Operation
The CENTRO DANNEMANN Brissago is a
modern, versatile event location in a traditional
cigar manufacturing plant right on the banks
of Lake Maggiore. Impressive rooms overlook
the lake and the romantic grotto at the old
port. The facility features 8 rooms of all sizes,
a multi-media auditorium and two wonderful
palm gardens to stage unique events. Whether
for two or for 650 the CENTRO DANNEMANN
provides accommodation for all kinds of events.
An ideal setting for weddings, business events,
product presentations, incentives, conferences,
art and cultural events, concerts, gala evenings,
exhibitions and private occasions of all kinds.
The Monte Verita restaurant offers light, appetising
seasonal cuisine using local products - some of
which are grown in the Monte's garden together with regional and Swiss produce,
meticulously sourced and combined for delicious
results.
The restaurant has a large banqueting hall, an
interior space for à la carte dining, and a stunning
summer terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore and
the Isole di Brissago.
www.monteverita.org
Open all year round
Lake Cruise
The biggest multi-purpose hall in the town of
Locarno is suitable for holding conventions,
seminars, banquets, exhibitions, sporting events,
fashion shows, commercial product launches,
shows, concerts and movies.
The brand new 1200 sq. m. stage with wide
steps and the excellent acoustics transform
FEVI into the largest cinema in Europe (in August
it hosts part of the Locarno International Film
Festival screenings). Soundproofed curtains can
adapt the spaces and create made to measure,
welcoming areas to meet the needs of the most
demanding. The Palazzetto FEVI is air-conditioned
and equipped with state of the art technology.
Lake Cruise Dining
Navigazione Lago Maggiore
Boat company
CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 751 61 40
+41 (0)91 752 22 45
infomaggiorech@navigazionelaghi.it
March/April – End October
The Navigazione Lago Maggiore boat company
offers many interesting possibilities for a special
event on the lake: gala dinners, meals with
regional dishes, cold and warm buffets, all kind of
functions, with or without live music.
The lake’s particular atmosphere promises an
unforgettable event. Special evening cruises can
be combined with firework shows which are held
periodically around the lake during the summer
season.
The boats can transport up to 500 passengers.
Cardada
Address
Tel
Fax
Operation
Departure
Cardada Impianti Turistici
Via Santuario
CH–6644 Orselina/Locarno
+41 (0)91 735 30 30
+41 (0)91 735 30 31
info@cardada.ch
www.cardada.ch
An oasis of peace and nature awaits the guest
just a few minutes from the Locarno town centre,
on the local mountain and surrounded by a
charming pine forest. The Cardada/Cimetta region
offers countless hikes and walks for everybody,
and the restaurants and lodges are delighted to
welcome guests with traditional Ticino cuisine.
On request; in the evening special package trips,
with dinner and cableway can be arranged.
December – October
Daily between 09.00 – 18.00
A typical evening
in a Ticinese Grotto
If your desire is to spend a couple of hours
in an informal typically ticinese atmosphere,
a visit to a local grotto is a must.
They are usually located in rustic stone houses,
in shaded and romantic settings and come with
ample parking. They serve simple local dishes
(ham, salami from local meat, risotto, polenta,
minestrone, salads and local desserts).
The typical local wines would be nostrano
or the internationally known Merlot.
Beach Lounge
The Beach Lounge is a restaurant, bar
and music club all in one. It combines southern
charm with an international lifestyle and occupies
the former Kursaal building in Ascona.
Built in 1930 in the Bauhaus style by the famous
architect Otto Zollinger, the historic building is
situated next to the popular “lido” swimming area,
directly on Switzerland’s longest sand shore.
The Lounge benefits from a large terrace with
romantic views across the lake and offers a light,
Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Address
Beach Lounge
Via Lido 82
CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 791 40 60
Tel
info@beachlounge.ch
www.beachlounge.ch
Operation Open all year round
Lido Ascona
Address
Lido Ascona
Via Lido 81
CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 791 52 48
Tel
The LIDOASCONA has a park area of 40,000
m2 where you can enjoy it during the day and
night. The infrastructure includes two beach bars,
a restaurant and an outdoor bar on the main
terrace, cabins, showers, and a large parking.
LIDOASCONA can organize any type of private or
corporate event in a unique environment.
info@lidoascona.com
www.lidoascona.com
Operation May – September
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Special Events
Casa Meschini
Address
Tel
Fax
Cronoparty & Services
Casella Postale 382
CH-6900 Lugano
+41 (0)91 857 85 93
+41 (0)91 857 85 77
info@cronoparty.com
www.cronoparty.com
Operation
April - October
Casa Schira
Address
Casa Schira
Via XXI Settembre
CH–6661 Loco
+41 (0)91 797 12 51
+41 (0)91 797 13 35
Tel
Fax
From the XV century, a terminus hotel for
St. Gotthard’s stage coaches with passengers
bound for Piemonte it has given hospitality
to renowned personalities such as San Carlo
Borromeo and others. It became a private
residence at the beginning of the XX century.
It was the birthplace of several important people
for Switzerland and for the Ticino, such as
Meschini, the lawyer who has been the drafter
of the Ticinese Constitution, as well as Meschini,
the engineer who has planned the first carriage
road on the St. Gotthard’s mountain pass.
Available from May to mid-October for a
maximum of 40/50 people.
The Casa Schira meeting room has a nice fresco
by the local painter Meletta dating back to 1850.
Fireplace and well-equipped kitchen.
Typical granite terrace with access from the road
or the dinig room.
Ideal for small groups up to 20–25 persons.
Please enquire for special local dishes.
isorno@bluewin.ch
Operation
Open all year round
Casorella
Address
Tel
Fax
Casorella Museum
Via Bartolomeo Rusca 5
CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 756 31 70
+41 (0)91 756 32 68
Operation
Open all year round
Castello Visconteo
Address
Tel
Fax
Castello Visconteo di Locarno
Piazza Castello
CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 756 31 70
+41 (0)91 756 32 68
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Operation
The Casorella building, a noble palazzo of the
16th century, is located near the Visconti Castle
in Via Rusca. Inside the visitor will find part of the
ancient walls of the castle itself with decorative
elements dating back to the 16th and up to the
19th century.
The rooms at Casorella are suitable for private
functions (up to 50 persons in the Orelli room),
small public events, exhibitions and conferences.
March – October
The Visconti Castle was once the residence
of the noble Visconti family of Milan and dates
back to the 11th Century. Situated in the historic
centre of the town of Locarno, this enchanting
witness of times past has quite a few rooms
with old artistic decorations.
The courtyard dates back to the 15th Century.
The castle also hosts a museum of archaeology.
It can be rented for events, private functions,
meetings and conferences. The atmosphere is
magically medieval.
Fattoria l’Amorosa
Address
Fattoria l’Amorosa Agriturismo
Via Moyar 11
CH–6514 Sementina
+41 (0)91 840 29 50
+41 (0)91 840 29 51 Tel
Fax
info@amorosa.ch
www.amorosa.ch
Operation
Mid December to begin January
Hotel
Isole di Brissago
Address
Tel
Fax
Operation
Ristorante Isole di Brissago
CH–6614 Isole di Brissago
events@isolebrissago.ch
Mid March – Mid October
Address
Via Stazione 10
CH–6598 Tenero
+41 (0)91 735 60 11
+41 (0)91 735 60 19
events@matasci.com
www.matasci.com
Operation
Address
Tel
Fax
Operation
Villa Jelmini is situated on the premises of the
Matasci family winery, and has been home for
some forty years to the art gallery of the same
name. The villa is just 150m away from Tenero’s
train station and houses many modern technical
facilities. It can accommodate up to 50–60 people
in a personalized and elegant setting, and is ideal
for conferences, seminars, gourmet evenings and
wine-tasting events. Equipment: PC and beamer,
Internet access, Microphones. Services: Coffee,
Aperitifs, Wine & Dine, Wine-tasting, Cellar and
Wine Museum tours, Parking.
Open all year round
Villa San Quirico
Would you like to celebrate your “nicest day”,
organize the usual work dinner, looking for
a distinctive setting, or just relax and savour
an evening far away from the daily stress-load?
Then the restaurant in the Villa Emden on the
Brissago Island is what you are looking for.
+41 (0)91 791 43 62
+41 (0)91 791 43 73
Tel
Fax
The Fattoria L’Amorosa opened in 2001.
The farm is situated on a vast terrace on the
border of Sementina and Gudo. It stretches out
about 15 acres, 3 of which are vineyards,
2 are planted with olive trees and the remains
are forest. 10 rooms tastefully furnished and a
comfortable Cottage suite with 3 rooms, hall,
room and big bathroom carved in the rock and
one for children. Wine tasting from their own
production, served with cheese and bread.
Villa San Quirico
Via San Quirico 16
CH–6648 Minusio
+41 (0)91 735 81 41
+41 (0)91 743 43 32
ufficiotecnico@minusio.ch
www.minusio.ch/villa
Villa San Quirico is located in the borough of
Rivapiana in Minusio near Locarno, on its western
side is the chruch of S.Quirico
(romanesque bell-tower) and to the south a park
with over 2000 sq m in size, with a splendid view
over Lake Maggiore.
The park is open to the public all year round at fixed
hours. it is possible to organize receptions, dinners
and functions in the villa and also outdoors in the park.
The cantonal authorities have licensed the Villa San
Quirico as venue for Civil Weddings.
Open all year round
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Incentive
Segway
Address
Tel
Fax
Albergo Losone
Via dei Pioppi 14
CH–6616 Losone
+41 (0)91 785 70 00
+41 (0)91 785 70 07
www.albergolosone.ch
Sightseeing
and Helicopter
Address
Swiss Helicopter SA
Aeroporto Cantonale
CH–6596 Gordola
Tel
Fax
+41 (0)91 745 44 88
+41 (0)91 745 10 25
ticino@swisshelicopter.ch
www.swisshelicopter.ch
Operation
All year round
The Albergo Losone offers an interesting program
of guided tours through Locarno, Ascona and
the surrounding natural beauty spots, with a
duration of 2, 3 or 4 hours. It’s the most up to
date and exciting way to discover all the beautiful
sightseeing places and characteristic corners the
region has to offer you!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity of a Segway
experience!
Swiss Helicopter, based at the Locarno-Magadino
Airport, is Switzerland's leading helicopter
company. It has been the nr. 1 choice in Ticino
since 1966, so it is rich in tradition and has deep
roots in the region. It is our aim to combine the
highest availability, reliability, the widest range of
options, the greatest experience and the most
modern helicopter fleet.
Sightseeing flights and dream destinations
Experience the most beautiful aspects of
Switzerland and other destinations from a
completely new perspective.
Or let yourself be swept away into a stylish new
world of travel.
Taxi flights
“Many roads lead to Ticino” as the old saying
goes. Have you ever thought about reaching
your destinations by helicopter, transport which is
more adventurous, more relaxing and even more
efficient?
Infocentro Alptransit
Address
Infocentro Gottardo Sud SA
CH–6742 Pollegio
Tel (info) +41 (0)91 873 05 50
Tel (reservation) +41 (0)91 873 05 51
Fax +41 (0)91 873 05 55
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info@infocentro.ch
www.infocentro.ch
Transport
by train to Biasca
and postal bus to Pollegio
or individually by car
Operation
Open
February – December
Tuesday – Sunday
09.00 – 18.00
The exhibition covers an area of over 400m2.
Thanks to modern audio-visual equipment and
modern facilities, the exhibition presents several
models and original items, the underground
construction, the new Galleria del San Gottardo
(the St.Gotthard Tunnel) and subjects related to
mobility. Guided visits in the tunnel possible prior
reservation and for a fee. Ticino Experience
Address
Tel
Fax
Albergo Losone
Via dei Pioppi 14, 6616 Losone
+41 (0)91 785 70 00
+41 (0)91 785 70 07
www.ticinoexperience.ch
Operation
Open all year round
Sake Pitch & Putt
and Golf Academy
Address
Sake Pitch & Putt
and Golf Academy
Via dei Pioppi 14
at the Albergo Losone
CH–6616 Losone
+41 (0)79 621 39 46
+41 (0)91 791 51 24
Tel
Fax
The Ticino Experience is all to be seen and
eaten. It’s a true sensorial trip through the valley’s
perfumes and Ticinese products.
It is a gastronomic trip to be approached with
small pitchers, comfortably seated while relishing
the Canton’s beauties during the projection of
the film. Fidelio, the film’s cook, will accompany
you throughout a journey full of taste and irony in
search of new perfumes and flavors. It will be an
unforgettable experience for the whole family – an adventure that awaits you at the Casa Rustica
of the Albergo Losone. Ticino is waiting for you!
Pitch and Putt is a very good alternative to golf.
It has the same characteristic of golf and all
the difficulties of a golf course such as water,
hazards, bunkers, deep rough, fast greens,
out of bounds… and it requires a very good
feeling in shots between 40 and 90 meters and
overall around the greens.You can play 18 holes
in just 1 hour and 1/2. Our infrastrucure is not
only for beginners or average players but also
for companies which wish to book events and
workshops.
info@sakegolf.ch
www.sakegolf.ch
Operation February – December
Open 9.00 – 19.00
Gottardo
Cheese Factory
Address
Gottardo Cheese Showcase
CH–6780 Airolo
Tel
Fax
caseificiodelgottardo@bluewin.ch
www.cdga.ch
Operation
+41 (0)91 869 17 37
+41 (0)91 869 17 30
Make your own cheese!
With your own hands, guided by an expert
cheese maker and using delicious milk of the
Alpine region of San Gottardo (St. Gotthard),
you will be able to make your own cheese.
This is an unusual and amusing activity to taste
a delicious and traditional product in nice
company. Once seasoned in the dairy cellars,
your cheese will be delivered directly to your
home. Caseificio del Gottardo (the St. Gotthard
Dairy) is ready to transform you into excellent
cheese makers!
Open all year round
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Team Building
Team building on sailing boats
Cuisine and traditions of Ticino
Get on board of smaller yachts with a skipper and try to sail.
Not only will the sport-lovers and adventurers be satisfied, but everyone
will love relaxing on the lake.
Everyone gets a chance to actually attempt sailing the boat by themselves.
No sailing background is required.
Discover regional culinary traditions by taking a cooking class in a small
group rustico overlooking Lago Maggiore. Experience creating a ticinese
meal with local ingredients in the original setting of a typical ticinese home
and enjoy it on the lake view terrace or in the vaulted wine cellar.
www.asconautica.ch
Bungee Jumping
Adventure Park
The bravest can experience a day full of explosive emotions, like James
Bond, taking the craziest jump in the world: a 220m high bungee-jump
from the Verzasca dam, surrounded by the tight rock faces of Valle Verzasca (the Verzasca Valley). A unique adrenaline experience!
Parco Avventura (Aerial Adventure Park) allows everyone - children, teenagers and adults - to merge themselves with nature in an exciting way,
climbing among trees using cables, wooden platforms and ropes. Experience the thrill of climbing safely with your colleagues, friends and family
- a new type of eco-friendly entertainment.
www.trekking.ch
www.parcoavventura.ch
Pista Gokart Locarno-Magadino
Raft Building
The Locarno-Magadino Go-Kart is a karting circuit opened all year
round. At the circuit you can hire karts for both children and adults. KartRacing is an original and amusing experience: a great way to spend an
afternoon of entertainment in good company, experiencing the thrill of
speed in all safety.
The construction of a raft might seem an easy task, but it is important
to coordinate work and support each other to find the best solutions to
build a solid structure. Therefore, a good team spirit is crucial. During this
activity, the development of interpersonal skills and cooperation might
lead to surprising results. After building their own rafts, the groups will
test themselves on the water playing some games and practicing different
activities
www.karts.ch
www.trekking.ch
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The Lake Maggiore region offers numerous excursions and guided visits. Notable are the guided
visits of Locarno, Ascona, Brissago and Ronco s/
Ascona, where the visitor discovers the traditional
and cultural variety of this area.
The lake with its interesting boat-trips on both
sides of the border has many palazzos and villas
to be discovered. By coach one has the possibility
to explore the region’s many side valleys, the Castles of Bellinzona, Lugano, the Malcantone or the
Mendrisiotto region and Milan as well.
Excursions
and Cultural Visits
Why is it that a helicopter can fly just as a bird? The
Swiss-Helicopter Team will explain the fascinating
technology that enables pilots to carry out challenging transport and passenger flights. A brief
video shows pilots and flight assistants in action.
Then there is the opportunity to board a helicopter and see the earth from a bird's eye view, truly
an unforgettable experience! The aperitif will also
give a chance to discuss the fascinating world of
flying with pilots and technicians.
See Ticino from above!
www.swisshelicopter.ch
Only 1 1/2 hours away from Milan and situated
directly on Lake Maggiore, the traditional cigar
factory is located in Brissago.
Since 1847 cigars are produced here and are still
today. Guests can easily reach Centro Dannemann by plane, car and also by boat. The seminar
center was opened in 2002 and offers great spacious rooms for conventions, meetings, cultural
events, gala dinners and private functions.
Up to 250 people can be hosted in the magnificent different rooms always overlooking the lake.
A typical “Grotto Ticinese” is located in the beautiful garden with space for about
70 people.
Dannemann
Cigar Factory
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Excursion Proposals
2 Hours
1
Visit Locarno
2
Discover Locarno, the town
revolves around the Piazza
Grande with its arcades in the
typical Lombard style;
a short distance away is the
castle, the old town and the
ancient churches.
Visit Ascona
3
A fishing village transformed
into an elegant holiday location
where you can breathe art,
culture and joy of living.
Sanctuary of the
Madonna Del Sasso
4
Visit Locarno Castle
An interesting historic
monument with a collection of
Roman glasses (among which
the celebrated “coppa degli
uccelli”) of international renown.
Located on a hill above
Locarno, reachable by
funicular, facing the lake,
custodian of art and historical
treasures.
Half a Day
1
Boat Trip to the
Islands of Brissago
2
Lago Maggiore Tours
3
Discover the beauties of
Lake Maggiore on board the
Madagascar sailing boat!
Excursions of half or more
days, all kind of parties,
business trips, night tours and
much more.
Admire the botanical garden
with subtropical plants, created
by the extravagant Baroness
of Saint-Leger.
Trip to Cardada
4
Take the modern cable-car,
designed by the famous
Architect Mario Botta, from
Orselina to Cardada and
Cimetta, with a stunning
panorama over the whole
Locarno region and Lake
Maggiore.
Comedy Museum
& Intragna Museum
Take the Centovalli train to
Verscio where you can visit
the comic museum created by
Dimitri, renowned clown and
pantomime artist. Next stop
is Intragna with its museum.
In the rooms of a historical
building different exhibitions are
proposed.
Entire Day
1
Lago Maggiore
Express
An unforgettable train and
boat journey to discover the
Centovalli, the Vigezzo Valley,
the Borromee and Isole di
Brissago, and the picturesque
lakeshores of Verbano.
2
Trip
to the Maggia Valley
Discover one of the most
characteristic valleys in Ticino,
and a little further in a side
valley Botta’s church in Mogno,
an architectural work of
international renown.
3
Trip
to Verzasca Valley
The valley, named by its
emerald-coloured river, with
little villages, the ancient
churches, the museums and
mills.
It is also possible to hike on
the path “Sentierone” along
the river.
4
Visit Bellinzona
& its Unesco Castles
Visit the historical centre
of Bellinzona. With the
“three castle pass” you can
visit Bellinzona’s castles:
Castelgrande, Montebello,
Sasso Corbaro. In 2000, the
Bellinzona castles received the
recognition of “World Patrimony
of Humanity” from UNESCO.
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Contacts
Event Organizers
Event Organizers
BluServices Events Sagl
Via Borgo 1, 6612 Ascona
www.bluservices.com
info@bluservices.com
T +41 (0)91 785 11 11
Dahlia Wedding Planning
Casella postale 414,
6604 Locarno
www.dahliawp.ch
info@dahliawp.ch
M +41 (0)79 719 73 13
Eventopolis SA
Via Peri 17,
69 00 Lugano
www.eventopolis.ch
info@eventopolis.ch
T +41 (0)91 971 46 57
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DMC/PCO
and Teambuilding
Adreventura Ticino
Adreventura Sagl
Via Truscio 6,
6616 Losone
www.adreventura.ch
info@adreventura.ch
T +41 78 948 12 81
Amiconi Consulting SA
Vial Forte 10,
69 00 Lugano
www.amiconiconsulting.ch
info@amiconiconsulting.ch
T +41 (0)91 921 38 12
Sisport Sagl
Vicolo al Forno 17,
6616 Losone
www.sisport.ch
info@sisport.ch
M +41 (0)79 578 13 77
EventsDesigner Sagl
C.P. 606,
6612 Ascona
www.eventsdesigner.ch
info@eventsdesigner.ch
T +41 (0)91 606 30 73
M +41 (0)91 606 30 72
SR Special Events Consulting
Via Visano 24,
6932 Breganzona
www.specialevents.ch
consulting@specialevents.ch
T +41 (0)91 924 95 25
Eventmore SA
Via S.Gottardo 18d,
6532 Castione
www.eventmore.ch
info@eventmore.ch
T +41 (0)91 850 10 60
Studio 26 SA
Box 1925,
6648 Minusio
www.studio26.ch
info@studio26.ch
T +41 (0)91 756 50 50
KeyEvents – Ristorent Sagl
St. di Pregassona 27
6963 Pregassona
www.enotecacantonale.ch
info@ristorent.ch
T +41 (0)91 922 01 01
Team Now di Davide Pagliuca
Via al Mulino 16,
6369 Lugano
www.team-now.ch
info@team-now.ch
M +41 (0)78 632 60 47
LB Concierge Services
Via Sarah Morley 6,
6600 Muralto
www.lbcs.ch
info@lbcs.ch
M +41 (0)79 109 23 01
Ticino Freeride Sagl
Via Bartolomeo Varenna 75,
6600 Locarno
www.ticinofreeride.ch
info@ticinofreeride.ch
M +41 (0)91 751 76 79
MP Action – Fun for Life
Via Cantonale,
6922 Morcote
www.mpaction.com
info@mpaction.com
T +41 (0)91 996 20 02
M +41 (0)79 681 16 36
Trekking Team AG
Casa Rosina,
6652 Tegna
www.trekking.ch
info@trekking.ch
T +41 (0)91 780 78 00
M +41 (0)79 600 70 07
Catering Companies
Tecnical equipment
Cronoparty
CP 382,
69 00 Lugano
www.cronoparty.com
info@cronoparty.com
T +41 (0)91 857 85 93
ACCENTRIX SA
Via Ungé 22,
6808 Torricella-Taverne
www.accentrix.ch
exhibition@accentrix.ch
T +41 (0)91 950 83 83
Diemme SA
Via S. Gottardo 152,
6648 Minsuio
pd632@bluewin.ch
T +41 (0)91 743 07 77
M +41 (0)79 823 77 46
Battaglia
Sound Lights Services SA
CP 1113,
6501 Bellinzona
www.battagliasl.ch
info@battagliasl.ch
M +41 (0)76 380 38 28
Le Gourmet Catering Services
Via al Tazzino 3,
6600 Locarno
www.legourmetcatering.ch
info@legourmetcatering.ch
T +41 (0)91 751 13 31
Party Service Migros Ticino
Via Serrai 1,
6592 St. Antonino
www.migrosticino.ch
party-service@migrosticino.ch
T +41 (0)848 848 018
C. R. SOUND
Via Nosette 3,
6596 Gordola
www.crsound.ch
info@crsound.ch
M +41 (0)79 621 72 76
Emme SA
Tecnica: eventi, spettacoli
e congressi
Via Pianoni,
6934 Bioggio
www.emme.ch
info@emme.ch
T +41 (0)91 605 70 75
Transport Companies
Boat companies
Additional services
General Service SA
Via Motto Torrino 11,
CH-6592 S.Antonino
t +41 (0)91 858 33 66
m +41 (0)79 620 32 72
generalservice@ticino.com
Lago Maggiore Tours
6572 Quartino
www.lagomaggioretours.ch
info@lagomaggioretours.ch
M +41 (0)79 342 38 53
Decorations
Security Service
Flower Styling di Verena Pedrotta
Via Cantonale,
6654 Cavigliano
florconsult@bluewin.ch
T +41 (0)91 796 17 70
M +41 (0)79 621 89 59
LB Executive Service
Private Security Service
CP 8, 6949 Comano
www.lbexecutiveservice.ch
info@lbexecutiveservice.ch
M +41 (0)79 620 56 56
Hostess, Guides
Show
Petra Peter’s Events
Hostess &
Promotion Activities - Models
Via Sasselli 18,
69 82 Agno
www.petrapeter.com
hello@petrapeter.com
T +41 (0)91 600 15 46
Paris Show Bizz
c/o Excalibur, Via Brentani 10,
69 00 Lugano
www.showparis.ch
showparis@bluewin.ch
T +41 (0)91 971 33 83
M +41 (0)76 561 33 83
Giosy Tours Svizzera SA
Via al Pian, CH-659 3 Cadenazzo
t +41 (0)91 858 23 23
info@giosytours.ch
www.giosytours.ch
Rossi Viaggi
Via Cantonale 28,
CH-6596 Gordola
t +41 (0)91 745 17 75
info@rossiviaggi.ch
www.rossiviaggi.ch
Post Bus Switzerland Ltd
Region Ticino Tours & Travel
Viale Stazione 18,
CH-6500 Bellinzona
t +41 (0)840 852 852
vacanze@autopostale.ch
www.autopostale.ch/ticino
Stauffer Ernesto
P.O. Box 544,
CH-6612 Ascona
t +41 (0)91 791 77 77
info@ascona-tours.com
www.ascona-tours.com
Navigazione Lago Maggiore
Lungolago Motta 1,
6600 Locarno
infomaggiorech@
navigazionelaghi.it
T +41 (0)91 751 61 40
Party Boat Locarno
Via S. Gottardo 129,
6648 Minusio
www.partyboat.biz
info@lagotaxi.ch
M +41 (0)76 216 18 24
Scuola Nautica Sonia
Via Gordemo 43, 659 6 Gordola,
www.scuolasonia.ch
info@scuolasonia.ch
M +41 (0)79 882 88 92
Tour Guides Association
Associazione Guide SI
www.guidesi.ch
Triars Sagl
CP 1443, 6600 Locarno
www.triars.ch
info@triars.ch
Fireworks
Special car rentals
La Pirotecnica Sagl
Via Delta 14, CP 621,
6612 Ascona
www.lapirotecnica.com
info@lapirotecnica.com
M +41 (0)79 621 52 31
Catys Car Service
6612 Ascona
www.catyscarservice.ch
melezza@hotmail.com
M +41 (0)79 433 84 48
Infrastructure facilities
Communication
and specific services
Prato Claudio Taxi e Minibus
Via Filagna 8,
CH-6614 Brissago
t +41 (0)91 793 12 20
m +41 (0)79 331 33 33
claudiopratotaxi@sunrise.ch
Eventi A-Z SA
Via S. Bernardo,
6949 Comano
www.events-az.ch
info@events-az.ch
T +41 (0)91 943 29 49
Positioner SA
Centro Monda 3,
6528 Camorino
www.positioner.com
info@positioner.com
T +41 (0)91 840 92 40
Valbus Travel
P.O. Box 627,
CH-6601 Locarno
t +41 (0)91 752 12 77
info@valbus.com
www.valbus.com
Internal furniture
Studio B Image SA
Via Bellinzona 12, 6512
Giubiasco
www.studio-b.ch
t.bertinotti@studio-b.ch
T +41 (0)91 857 48 42
Allestimenti Fieristici
Via Purasca 28,
6988 Ponte Tresa
www.allestimentifieristici.ch
info@allestimentifieristici.ch
T +41 (0)91 611 80 70
G&A Habital SA
Via Industria 16,
6814 Lamone
www.genazziartioli.ch
info@genazziartioli.ch
T +41 (0)91 873 45 00
Ristorent Sagl
Strada di Pregassona 27
6963 Pregassona
www.ristorent.ch
info@ristorent.ch
T +41 (0)91 922 01 01
83
Index
A
Air connections
Airline luggage
Airports
6
6
6
B
Banquets
72–75
Biking
34
Boats16
Business hours
7
C
Cableways
Catering companies
Climate
Communication and specific services
Connections by air, rail, car
Concerts
Conventions
Credit cards
Cruise on Lake Maggiore
Cultural visit
Currency
18–19
82
7
82
6
26–31
58–71
7
16–17, 81
31, 80–81
7
D
Discover
8–39
E
Electricity
Entertainment & nightlife
Event organizers
Events
Excursion & cultural visits
Excursion proposals
Exhibitions
Extreme Sports
7
36–37
82
26–31
80–81
81
58–65
36
P
Gala dinners
72–75
Gastronomy & Wine
24
4–7
General information
Geographic position
4
Golf34
Guided tours & visits
80
Panoramic plan of the Region
Parks & gardens
Population
Public holidays
Public telephones
Helicopter
Hiking & Walking
Hotels
Hotel with meeting facilities
76, 80
34
40–55
69
I
Incentive
Incoming DMCs, PCOs & Team Building
7
22–23
26–31
76
19
4–5
14–15
7
7
7
R
H
76–77
82
Rail connections
Road connections
6
6
S
Shopping Shuttle service airport
Special events
Special event organizer
Special meeting venues
Sport activities & wellness
Symbols (key to)
38
6
72–75
82
70–71
34–35
cover flap
L
Lake Region
Languages
Local products
10–11
16–17
7
24
M
Map Europe
4
Map Switzerland
5
Markets38
Mountain excursions
20–21
Mountain transportation
18–19
Meeting and Convention 56–81
Meeting structures
56–71
Meeting hotels
69
Museums 33
Musical festival
26–31
O
F
Facts and figures
Family activities
Festivals
Flights (private)
Funicular
G
Overview
T
Taxi flights
76
Team Building
79
Tecnical equipment
83
Telephone
7
Ticino highlights
39
Tipping
7
Time Zone
7
Top events
26–31
Tourist offices
cover flap
Transfers6
Transport companies
83
V
Valleys
12–13
W
2–7
Water sports
35
Wellness35
Wine cellars
25
Wine tasting
24
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Ascona-Locarno Tourist Office (MaggiorepiX)
Archivio fotografico Ticino Turismo
Swiss-Image
Marco Abram
Marco Agorri
Matteo Aroldi
Roberto Buzzini
Loreta Daulte
Derek Fantoni
Foto Garbani
Massimo Pedrazzini
Christoph Schuerpf
Christoph Sonderegger
Remy Steinegger
Tipografia effe51
A. Zirpoli
Alexandre Zveiger
© istockphoto.com/ robert jegg
© istockphoto.com/ YinYang
© istockphoto.com/ Daniel Mantaroski
© istockphoto.com/ ranplett
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Printed in Switzerland 4.2015
2’000 copies
Printed by: Rezzonico Editore SA, Locarno
Data and prices of this Sales Manual are subject
to alteration.
Ascona-Locarno Tourist Office cannot be held
responsible for the data contained in this Sales Manual.
Information regarding wheelchair accessibility
has been furnished by the FTIA
(Federazione Ticinese Integrazione Andicap).
info@ftia.ch, www.ftia.ch

Sales Manual Ascona-Locarno 2015-2016

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