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Travel Guide of Locarno in Switzerland by Influencers and Travelers


Locarno is a southern Swiss town and municipality in the district Locarno, located on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore at its northeastern tip in the canton of Ticino at the southern foot of the Swiss Alps.


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1 - Lake Maggiore

   10 km away

Lake Maggiore or Verbano is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps. It is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland.

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2 - Cardada

Cimetta is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, it is located above Locarno and Lake Maggiore. The Locarno–Madonna del Sasso funicular links Locarno city centre with Orselina.

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3 - Canyoning in Ticino

Embark on an unforgettable intermediate canyoning tour in Val Grande. This tour is designed for those seeking a step up after a basic canyoning experience. Val Grande, the easiest option in our Level Pro tour selection, offers the perfect opportunity...

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4 - Brissago

   7 km away

Brissago is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Brissago lies on the western shore of Lake Maggiore and includes the Brissago Islands.

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5 - Valle Verzasca

   9 km away
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6 - Bungee Jumping in Ticino

Remember that epic scene in James Bond: GoldenEye with the amazing bungee jump? That was shot in the Verzasca Dam and now you can recreate it! That scene from the James Bond film GoldenEye made the Verzasca Dam and the bungee jump from it one of the ...

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7 - Ponte dei Salti

   9 km away

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8 - Monte Tamaro

   12 km away

Monte Tamaro is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, overlooking Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Reaching a height of 1,962 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the chain located between Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano, which also includes Monte Lema.

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9 - Bike Tours in Ticino

Come on a bike ride that passes through little towns and stone buildings, beautiful rivers, amazing waterfalls, and breathtaking views, you can take in pure Switzerland and the distinctive setting of old Ticino. Your eyes will defy belief! Ever wishe...

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10 - Monte Bar

   20 km away

Monte Bar is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, located north of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It lies on the range west of the Gazzirola, between the Val d'Isone and the Val Colla.

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11 - Lake Lugano

   24 km away

Lake Lugano is a glacial lake which is situated on the border between southern Switzerland and northern Italy. The lake, named after the city of Lugano, is situated between Lake Como and Lago Maggiore.

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12 - Paragliding in Ticino

   13 km away

Embark on an awe-inspiring flight from the mesmerizing Monte Tamaro, an absolute must-visit destination for paragliding in Ticino. With top-of-the-line equipment and a certified pilot at your disposal, you'll revel in an unforgettable bird'...

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13 - Mogno

   24 km away

Mogno is a village in Vallemaggia District in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Mogno is situated near the top of Val Lavizzara, a valley through which the upper Maggia river flows.

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14 - Morcote

   31 km away

Morcote is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Ticino situated about 10 kilometres from Lugano in the district of Lugano on the shore of Lake Lugano.

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15 - Puenting in Ticino

Remember that epic scene in James Bond: GoldenEye with the amazing bungee jump? That was shot in the Verzasca Dam and now you can recreate it! That scene from the James Bond film GoldenEye made the Verzasca Dam and the bungee jump from it one of the ...

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16 - Monte Generoso

   34 km away
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17 - Lago Ritom

   41 km away

Lago Ritom is a lake in the Piora valley, Ticino, Switzerland. The natural lake is used as a reservoir by the Swiss Federal Railways to generate hydro-electric power for the Gotthard line.

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18 - Swiss Alps

   44 km away

The Alpine region of Switzerland, conventionally referred to as the Swiss Alps, represents a major natural feature of the country and is, along with the Swiss Plateau and the Swiss portion of the Jura Mountains, one of its three main physiographic regions.

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19 - Gotthard Pass

   44 km away

The Gotthard Pass or St. Gotthard Pass at 2,106 m is a mountain pass in the Alps traversing the Saint-Gotthard Massif and connecting northern Switzerland with southern Switzerland.

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20 - Griessee

   44 km away

Griessee is a lake in Valais, Switzerland. The reservoir is located in the municipality of Ulrichen and can be reached by road from Nufenen Pass. The lake is fed by the Gries Glacier. Its surface area is 55.5 ha. The gravity dam Gries was built in 1965.

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