Sales Manual 2017–2018 ascona-locarno.com
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Member of hotelleriesuisse and classification
Quality label for Swiss Tourism
Definition of the supplement “Superior”
Wellness hotel certificated by the Swiss Tourism Federation or hotellleriesuisse
Bikehotel certified by hotelleriesuisse
Member of GastroSuisse and classification
TM
Member of Gastroticino
Free Wi-Fi throughout the whole hotel
˘ 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 â Businessman 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 ≥ Catering # Wellness Y Spa facilities P Sauna
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Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool Fitness room Convention centre Specializing in conferences, seminars (technical facilities available) and banquets
∏ Meeting rooms π Exhibition ’ Business oriented › Internet corner – Internet connection in the room ‹ Wireless LAN ` Incentives offer ¯ Shuttle bus service Ø Outdoor tennis < Indoor tennis ) Golf , Sailing school/Boat hire W Water ski school/equipment hire ë Dock à Riding school/hire for horses ‰ Bike hire ç Animals not permitted £ Hairdresser at the hotel v Hotel garage x Unlimited public parking w Pivate parking y Leading credit cards accepted B Child-minding service i Apartments with hotel service u Reservations also through travel agencies g Half-board h Full-board
Table of contents 4 Overview 8 9
Travel information Facts and figures
10 Discover 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 35 36 38 40 41
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
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Map General information Hotels
56 Meeting and Convention 58 65 66 68 72 74 75 76
Meeting Structures Meeting Hotels Special Meeting Venues Special Events Incentive & Team Building Guided Tours & Visits Excursion Proposals Contacts
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Index 3
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Overview 6 7
Travel information
Facts and ďŹ gures
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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
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Distances to and from Locarno Distance (km)
Car (hours)
Train (hours)
Basel
260
3 h 06
3 h 18
Como (Italy)
73
1 h 18
1 h 28
Bern
275
3 h 14
3 h 23
Florence (Italy)
421
4 h 40
4 h 01
Davos
159
2 h 42
3 h 24
Milan (Italy)
117
1 h 52
2 h 02
Geneva
317
4 h 44
5 h 10
Rome (Italy)
689
6 h 59
5 h 30
Interlaken
215
2 h 51
3 h 42
Venice (Italy)
381
4 h 36
3 h 01
Lausanne
254
4 h 00
3 h 56
Berlin (Germany)
1007
9 h 58
10 h 30
Lucerne
164
2 h 01
2 h 06
Frankfurt (Germany)
586
6 h 01
6 h 18
Montreux
224
3 h 47
3 h 32
Munich (Germany)
417
4 h 36
8 h 44
St. Moritz
177
2 h 55
3 h 55
Stuttgart (Germany)
427
4 h 59
5 h 31
Zermatt
151
3 h 42
4 h 05
Vienna (Austria)
829
9 h 30
10 h 45
Zurich
201
2 h 32
2 h 16
Paris (France)
763
8 h 50
7 h 00
Swiss destinations
Distance (km)
European destinations
Car (hours)
Train (hours)
Zurich St. Gallen
Bern
Zurich Kloten International Airport The Zurich international Airport is about 2 hours and a half from the Lake Maggiore Region with the Gottard base Tunnel, the fast and efficient new rail link through the Alps. Information: www.sbb.ch
Luzern Chur
Fribourg Lausanne
Geneve
St. Moritz Sion
Locarno
Information: Lugano Airport, Via Aeroporto, CH–6982 Agno Arrival and departure: Tel. +41(0)91 610 12 82 Check-in: Tel. +41 (0)91 610 12 92 www.lugano-airport.ch 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.sbb.ch
Shaffhausen Basel
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. • Daily connections to and from Zurich, Geneva • Very short boarding times • Daily connections to Lugano railway station by shuttle bus
Bellinzona Lugano
Milan Malpensa International Airport The Intercontinental Airport of Milan Malpensa is about 1 hour and a half from Lake Maggiore and linked: Milan Malpensa to Bellinzona by bus: Airport Bus operated by Giosy Tours SA www.malpensaexpress.ch Bellinzona to Locarno (Lake Maggiore Region) by train: www.sbb.ch Milan Malpensa to Locarno by train: www.sbb.ch
Milan
Shaffhausen Basel
Bern
Zurich
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.
St. Gallen
Luzern Chur
Fribourg Lausanne
Geneve
St. Moritz Sion
Locarno
Bellinzona Lugano
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Check in at train station and Fly Rail Baggage Service Passengers holding a Swiss air tickets from Zurich can check in their luggage at Locarno railway station for direct transport to flight destinations in Europe or overseas (CHF 22.– per item) If you are flying with another airline, you can collect your luggage from the SBB airport counter in Zurich in the morning once it is open on the day of your flight. Information: www.sbb.ch Useful contacts Swiss Railway Swiss Pass Road conditions
www.rail.ch www.swisspass.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
Currency exchange office at railway station Monday to Sunday 07.30 – 19.00
Languages
Main Post Office Monday to Friday 07.30 – 18.30 Saturday 08.30 – 12.00
The national languages of Switzerland are German (64.5%), French (22%), Italian (8.5%) and Romanch (0.5%). Locarno is located in the Italian speaking part. Beside their mother language, most Lake Maggiore Region inhabitants speak German, French and some English.
Shops Monday to Friday Saturday
Population Total population of Locarno: 15'123 inhabitants. Total population of Switzerland: 8 million inhabitants.
09.00 – 12.00 / 13.30 – 18.30 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 1st January Epiphany 6th January St. Joseph’s day 19th March Easter Day March / April * Easter Monday April * May 1st May * Ascension day May / June * Pentecost May / June * Pentecost Monday May / June * Corpus Christi June * Saint Peter and Paul 29th June National day 1st August Assumption day 15th August * All Saints 1st November Immaculate Conception 8th December Christmas day 25th December Boxing day 26th 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
May
June
April
March
February
January
0
Hours of sun
Lugano
300 250 200 150 100 50
Mendrisio December
October
November
September
July
August
May
June
April
March
February
January
0
Chiasso 9
10
Discover 10
Lake region
14
Parks & Gardens
12 Valleys 16
Lake Maggiore Excursions
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Mountain Excursions
18 22 24
Mountain Transportations Family Activities
Gastronomy & Wine
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Top Events
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Sport Activities & Wellness
33 36 38 39
Museums
Entertainment & Nightlife 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 world-famous 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.
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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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Contone to the Swiss-Italian border â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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).
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Valleys The Centovalli is named the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hundred valleysâ&#x20AC;? 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.
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Rasa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.
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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. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real oasis of peace in the middle of Lake Maggiore. The exotic plants, the colors and perfumes contribute to the visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-being. 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 jewelsurrounded 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 9 00 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.
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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 9 50 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
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Lake Maggiore Excursions Discover Lake Maggiore and its surrounding, sunny landscapes on board one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navigazione Lago Maggioreâ&#x20AC;? 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.
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www.isolebrissago.ch
Ronco s/Ascona
Isole Borromee
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. 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
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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.
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Cardada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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
www.ascona-locarno.com/excursions 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
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Mountain Excursions Be amazed by a panoramic and sun-kissed excursion, suitable for everyone. This itinerary, which takes you from Locarno Monti to Contra, will spoil you with magnificent views over Lake Maggiore and picturesque sights. You pass through a pretty chestnut tree wood and ancient pastures, crossing the humpback bridge crossing the Navegna stream and the “Capèla rota”. In short, an itinerary packed full of surprises!
Collina Collina Alta: amazing views over Lake Maggiore
Distance: 6.7 km Hiking time: 3 h Difficulty: Average Get ready to enter the renowned Centovalli by exploring the “market way”, the ancient mule-track which was once travelled to reach the trading hub of Locarno. You will come across both Parco dei Mulini, a place rich with fascinating remnants from rural society, as well as Verdasio’s ancient aristocratic homes. This is a route rich with history which concludes in Intragna, where you can admire the tallest bell tower in Ticino.
The “Market Way” between Camedo and Intragna
Distance: 12 km Hiking time: 5 h Difficulty: average Put yourself in the shoes of the Valle Onsernone farmers who, during the Middle-Ages, trod the ancient mule-track called the “Via delle Vose” to reach the valley floor, Ascona harbour and the Locarno market for trading purposes. Follow in their footsteps and experience the remarkable heritage present all along this fascinating route. Finally enjoy some time in the pretty village of Intragna and admire the tallest bell tower anywhere in Ticino.
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Distance: 5.3 km Hiking time: 3 h 15 Difficulty: easy
Monte Gambarogno Pass through the path from the Neggia alpage which takes you to the traditional village of Indemini. During the trek, taste fresh cheese produced on the alpage and enjoy the exceptional views over Lake Maggiore from a different perspective: Monte Gambarogno. In Indemini, you will be amazed by the peace and tranquillity which reigns over the village, which is sure to charm you too being built entirely of rough stone.
Neggia, Mount Gambarogno, Indemini: stunning views
Distance: 7.5 km Hiking time: 3 h Difficulty: average Thanks to the ethnographic Revöira itinerary, you can hike over one of the many “transhumance” routes. You can travel back to a time when men and animals used to move their home from season to season and struggled to find water. You will discover their ancient water system and the monolithic tanks where “golden blue” was collected. Finally, you will be amazed by the emerald green waters of the Verzasca river.
Lavertezzo and the “Revöira” ethnographic path
Distance: 8,7 km Hiking time: 3 h Difficulty: easy Get ready to explore the territory where the ancient Walser people used to pasture their cattle. You will cross fields and idyllic pastures, and discover alpine ponds and wonderous precipices. You will find yourself in an exceptionally beautiful environment where you can admire alpine roses and a multitude of insects. And the finale, the marvellous spectacle of the three glacial lakes: the Ender See, the Schwarzsee and the Üssar See, guaranteed to leave you speechless.
Bosco Gurin and the three magnificent alpine lakes
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Family Activities A new entertaining treasure hunt in the charming village of Ascona will complete the already existing and very attractive offer for families. Starting from Summer 2017 the four Ascona-Locarno treasure hunts will lead to the discovery of the most enchanting corners of the region: from the top of the Cardada-Cimetta mountain to the Brissago Islands going through the Old Town of Locarno and the cobblestone alleys and squares of Ascona.
Treasure Hunt
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.
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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 water-related 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
www.lidolocarno.ch
Splash e Spa Tamaro
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 Half day, full day or multi-day Trekking tours with 7 lamas through the marvelous scenery of the future «Parco Nazionale del Locarnese». Starting points are: Monte Comino in the Centovalli (May to October) and Monte Novella (October to May), Losone-Arcegno. On the trek, the llamas will carry your luggage in special saddlebags. This simplifies the planning of the tours that include meals and overnight stays in natural surroundings: the animals will carry the entire baggage. Experience shows us that the kids do not complain about the trek being to strenuous, quite the contrary: at the end of the journey they are sad to leave their accompanying llamas behind.
Lamatrekking Ticino
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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 high-quality 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.
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Wine Cellars Name
Tel/Mobile
E-mail/Internet
People
Languages
Azienda Vitivinicola Chiappini CH–6614 Brissago
T +41 91 786 80 86 M +41 79 621 34 02
info@aziendachiappini.ch
Max 30
I/D/F/ev.E
Azienda Vitivinicola Paolo Hefti CH–6653 Verscio
M +41 79 509 83 52
paolo@heftivini.ch www.heftivini.ch
Max 20
I/D/F/E
Vitivinicola Poroli Daniele CH–6648 Minusio
T +41 91 792 12 59
Max 8
I/D/F/SP
Cantina dell’Orso CH–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 CH–6616 Losone
M +41 79 418 61 56
info@cantinasangiorgio.ch www.cantinasangiorgio.ch
Max 10/15
I/D/F
Chiodi Ascona SA CH–6612 Ascona
T +41 91 791 56 56
info@chiodi.ch www.chiodi.ch
Max 40
I/D/F
Terreni alla Maggia SA CH–6612 Ascona
T +41 91 792 33 11
info@terreniallamaggia.ch www.terreniallamaggia.ch
Max 35
I/D/F/E
Vini Delea CH–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
Azienda Cà di Ciser CH–6647 Mergoscia
T +41 91 745 27 54
info@cadiciser.ch www.cadiciser.ch
Max 20
I/D/P/E
Cantina Böscioro CH–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 CH–6596 Gordola
M +41 78 639 10 09
info@cantinacarrara.ch
Max 30
I/D/F/E
Cantina del Nonno CH–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 CH–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 CH–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 CH–6598 Tenero
T +41 91 735 60 11
info@matasci-vini.ch www.matasci-vini.ch
Max 25
I/D/F
Pian Marnino CH–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
Locarno, Ascona and surroundings
Valle Maggia Azienda Vitivinicola CH–6673 Maggia Tenero and Valle Verzasca
Gambarogno Cantina il Cavaliere SA CH–6594 Gambarogno-Contone
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Events
Camelie Locarno
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 250 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
La Parola e l’immagine The Festival del film Locarno’s spring event proposes three days of film screenings, meetings and debates with guests of international fame. Eventi letterari Monte Verità The fifth edition of the festival Eventi letterari Monte Verità,with the title “the places of utopia, will focus on imaginary and real travel with guests of international fame.
Primavera Locarnese
March / La Parola e l’immagine, pardo.ch April / Eventi letterari, eventiletterari.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.
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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.
Street artists festival
Pentecost www.artistidistrada.ch
JazzAscona
The Ascona Jazz festival is one of the main jazz events of Europe, with the participation of more than 180 artists, 150 concerts, 200 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 29
Events
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 f or 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 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!
Moon and Stars
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.
Vallemaggia Magic Blues
July – August www.magicblues.ch 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.
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Polo Cup Ascona
July www.poloclubascona.ch
Events At Locarno’s spacious lakefront all the magic of fireworks on a warm July evening attracts 30,000 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.
Summer night Dream
July www.ascona-locarno.com/events 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 horse-jump 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.
CSI Ascona, Horse-Jump Competition
July www.csi-ascona.ch
Verzasca Country Festival
“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 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.ascona-locarno.com/events 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.
Festival del film Locarno
August www.pardolive.ch
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Events 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.
Settimane Musicali of Ascona
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 competitionis 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.
Triathlon
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.
Gastronomic Autumn
September – October www.ascona-locarno.com/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.
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Chestnut and Autumn Festival
October www.amascona.ch
Events The Ascona-Locarno Marathon represents a unique occasion for visiting the region of Lake Maggiore in its stunning scenery as it takes on its vivid autumn colours. Suggestive places such as the Piazza Grande in Locarno – both starting and finish point of the marathon – and the famous lakefront promenade of Ascona will be part of the race. Participants may choose among the contests of Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.0975 km) and 10km distance, according to their own physical conditions and actual abilities.
Ascona-Locarno Marathon
October www.ascona-locarno-marathon.ch 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! Speciality food chalets and a New Year’s Eve party complete the winter season’s offer.
Locarno on Ice
December – January www.locarnoonice.ch
More events 1st January Fireworks, Ascona February Ascona Film festival February - March Carnival with „risotto“ meal , Ascona Carnival „La stranociada“, Locarno March Burbaglio, Fish Festival, Muralto Tortelli Festival, Locarno
www.ascona-locarno.com/events
Pentecost „Brocante“ antiques market, Locarno Swiss Beach Volleyball Tours, Locarno Fish Festival, Brissago
September Walking Ticino & Ladies Run, Locarno Tasty Week ,Locarnese The Singing Courtyards, Locarno
May - June „Sapori Ticino“ – Ticino
October Int. Day & Night, Parachuting, Magadino
June Skyrace, Lodrino and Lavertezzo
December Christmas Markets and concerts Lago MAggiore and Valley Region
March - April Easter Concert, Ascona Collegio Papio Camellia and Magnolias, Vairano Camellia Conterts, Locarno
July The International Cliff Diving Championship Ponte Brolla „Interntional Classic - Ticino Musica“ Ascona and Locarno Open Air Cinema, Gambarogno Fireworks, Brissago
May Festival Leoncavallo, classic concerts, Brissago
1St August Fireworks, Ascona Lake crossing, Brissago
Ascension Day Strawberry Festival, Locarno
August „Gusta il Borgo“ Enogastronomic walking day, Ascona LocarnoFolk, Locarno Rombo Days, Harley-Davidson Meeting Locarno
Welcome to the Wellness Destination! ascona-locarno.com/wellness
Museums Name
Tel/Mobile
E-mail/Internet
Description
Ghisla Art Collection Via Ciseri 3, CH–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, CH–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, CH–6600 Locarno
t+41 91 756 31 85
servizi.culturali@locarno.ch
Temporary exhibitions.
Epper Museum Casa Epper, CH–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, CH–6612 Ascona
t+41 91 759 81 40
museo@ascona.ch www.museoascona.ch
Museum of Modern Art.
Museum San Materno Via Losone 10, CH–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, CH–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, CH–6655 Intragna
t+41 91 796 25 77
info@museocentovalli.ch
Regional museum and bell tower.
Onsernone Museum Casa Degiorgi, CH–6661 Loco
t+41 91 797 10 70
mus.onsernone@bluewin.ch www.onsernone.ch
Onsernonese museum and mill.
Comedy Museum Teatro Dimitri, CH–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.
Valmaggia Museum Palazzo Franzoni, CH–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 CH–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, CH–6598 Tenero
t+41 91 735 60 11
info@matasci-vini.ch www.matasci-vini.ch
Wine Museum.
Museum Odro CH–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.
Verzasca Valley Museum Casa Genardini, CH–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 CH–6614 Brissago Centovalli and Valle Onsernone www.museocentovallipedemonte.ch
Valle Maggia
Tenero and Valle Verzasca
Gambarogno Museum of the firefighters CH–6573 Magadino
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Sport Activities & Wellness 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
www.ascona-locarno.com/excursions
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). www.ascona-locarno.com
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Entertainment & Nightlife 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
Casino Locarno is located in an historical building right in the city centre, a short walk away from the world renowned Piazza Grande. The casino is open every day from 11:00 to 03:00 am (04:00 am on week-ends). Our gaming offer includes 150 newest genereation slot-machines, Roulette, Black-Jack, Stud Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold’em tables. Two bars, the 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 presenting an official form of identification. Dress code smart / casual.
Casinò Locarno
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
Blu Restaurant & Lounge
Sport Café Locarno
Lido Ascona
Seven sea lounge
Club Seventy7
Pix Club
Rotonda
www.beachascona.ch
www.sportcafelocarno.ch
www.seven.ch
www.enjoygroup.ch
www.blu-locarno.ch
www.lidoascona.com
www.seven.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.bellinzonese-altoticino.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.mendrisiottoturismo.ch
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General information Hotel capacity Locarno, Ascona and surroundings Category
Hotels
Rooms
Beds
5 stars
6
284
556
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17
825
1572
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64
1766
3501
2 stars
20
320
627
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4
24
50
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95
1027
2249
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8555
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.
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
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 ascona-locarno.com.
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.
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.
The mentioned conditions are only indicative. The Sales Manual only lists "Swiss Lodge" to 5 star hotels, for budget categories please request our hotel list.
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. Be inspired by the exclusive atmosphere and let your guests give their best performance.
Hotel Eden Roc
+41 (0)91 785 71 71 +41 (0)91 785 71 43
Tel Fax
info@edenroc.ch www.edenroc.ch
Manager
Andreas Gartmann
Rooms Beds Closed Reservations Groups Meeting Room
TM
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
95 188 Partial closure January - end February Amadeus; ETLM; Galileo; Sabre; Worldspan up to 160 people See page 63 single use
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group
individual
CHF 230-570
on request
CHF 290-680
on request
April – Mid-October
CHF 290-780
on request
CHF 400-890
on request
2018
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
on request
on request
on request
on request
April – Mid-October
on request
on request
on request
on request
single use
double use
group
Illustration of symbols on front flap
Via Albarelle 16 CH–6612 Ascona
Price in EURO on request
Address
group
45
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. Welcome to the southern garden!
Hotel Giardino Ascona +41 (0)91 785 88 88 +41 (0)91 785 88 99
Tel Fax
welcome@giardino-ascona.ch www.giardino-ascona.ch
Manager
Wolfram Merkert
Beds Closed Reservations Groups Meeting Room
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
2018
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
TM
72 144 November – March SynXis, GDS, STC, Rate Timer 10 to 140 persons
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single use
individual
CHF 335
on request
CHF 445
on request
CHF 445
on request
CHF 555
on request
group
individual
CHF 335
on request
CHF 455
on request
CHF 445
on request
CHF 555
on request
single use
Hotel Belvedere Via Ai Monti della Trinità 44 CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 751 03 63 +41 (0)91 751 52 39
Tel Fax
info@belvedere-locarno.com www.belvedere-locarno.com
Manager
Rooms Beds Closed Reservations Groups Meeting Room
Gregor Beck
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
174 Open all year round
group
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 Spa” 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.
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max 174 people See page 63
single use
double use
group
individual
CHF 155-400
On request
CHF 270-400
On request
April – Mid-October
CHF 205-540
On request
CHF 350-520
On request
2018
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
on request
on request
on request
on request
April – Mid-October
on request
on request
on request
on request
TM
46
89
double use
group
Illustration of symbols on front flap
Address
double use
group
Illustration of symbols on front flap
Rooms
Price in EURO on request
Via del Segnale 10 CH–6612 Ascona
single use
double use
group
group
Price in EURO on request
Address
Address
Via Signor in Croce 1 CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 785 15 15 +41 (0)91 785 15 30
Tel Fax
booking@hotel-ascona.ch www.hotel-ascona.ch
Manager
Andrea Biasca-Caroni
Rooms Beds Closed Reservations Groups Meeting Room
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
TM
67 120 Open all year round Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, Worldspan max 120 people See page 63
single use
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CHF 142
CHF 128
CHF 340
CHF 163
CHF 150
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2018
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
single use
double use
group CHF 260 CHF 300
double use
group
individual
CHF 142
CHF 128
CHF 340
CHF 260
CHF 163
CHF 150
CHF 380
CHF 300
group
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.
lucasdesign.ch
Meeting Incentives Congress Events
Price in EURO on request
Hotel Ascona
Illustration of symbols on front flap
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.
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 47
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 +41 (0)91 791 32 32 +41 (0)91 792 11 14
hotel@casaberno.ch www.casaberno.ch
Manager
Bruno Caratsch
2017 TM
Closed Reservations Groups Meeting Room
58 100 November – February HRS; Booking; Expedia; STC from 20 to 40 people See page 63
single use
individual
group
individual
closed
closed
closed
closed
CHF 200-260
CHF 190
CHF 250-550
CHF 230-480
group
individual
single use
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
closed
closed
closed
closed
April – Mid-October
CHF 200-260
CHF 200
CHF 250-550
CHF 230-480
+41 (0)91 785 77 85 +41 (0)91 785 77 35
info@parkhoteldelta.ch www.parkhoteldelta.ch
TM
48
double use
2018
Via Delta 137–141 CH–6612 Ascona
Manager
group
April – Mid-October
Address
double use
January / March – Mid-October / December
Parkhotel Delta, Wellbeing Resort Tel Fax
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Rooms Beds Closed Reservations Groups Meeting Room
Alfredo Coccia
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
50 120 Open all year round
group
Hotel open all year round, perfect for leisure and business. Ideally located in the green between Ascona and Locarno. Wonderful subtropical park. Spacious Rooms, Suites and Apartments for short and long stays. Restaurant à la carte “da Jean Pierre“, Pool Restaurant & Bar. Wellness & Fitness Center Delta Relax : Technogym Fitness Center, saunas, ladies only sauna, steam bath, sunbathing terrace, whirlpool, heated pools (indoor & outdoor), relax areas, beauty salon, massage studio. Free Services: breakfast, parking, WiFi, local transfers, use of the Delta Relax, minigolf, table tennis, bikes and 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.
Homepage from 10 to 60 people See page 63
single use
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Rooms
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Via Gottardo Madonna 15 CH–6612 Ascona
double use
group
individual
CHF 160 – 350
CHF 128 – 247
CHF 250 – 450
CHF 187 – 298
April – Mid-October
CHF 210 – 490
CHF 179 – 383
CHF 350 – 640
CHF 298 – 502
2018
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
CHF 160 – 350
CHF 128 – 247
CHF 250 – 450
CHF 187 – 298
April – Mid-October
CHF 210 – 490
CHF 179 – 383
CHF 350 – 640
CHF 298 – 502
single use
double use
group
group
Price in EURO on request
Address
Along Locarno`s romantic lake promenade we welcome families, couples and groups. The house has 107 newly renovated rooms divided into single, double and two-room apartments, which all are equipped with bath/shower, radio, cable TV, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning 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 and enjoy the cold water of the swimming pool. One restaurant with up to 200 seats, a bar and the garden terrace all care for your hunger. Ideal also for banquets, functions and weddings. Next to we offer as well a meeting room for up to 60 participants.
Ramada Hotel Arcadia
arcadia@h-hotels.com www.h-hotels.com
Manager
TM
Cinzia Belingheri
Beds
214
Closed Reservations Groups
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
2018
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
November – Mid March Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre, Worldspan; h-hotels.ch up to 20 people
single use
Viale Verbano 29 CH–6602 Muralto-Locarno
+41 (0)91 735 36 36 +41 (0)91 735 36 16
Tel Fax
palma@h-hotels.com www.h-hotels.com
Manager
TM
Cinzia Belingheri
double use
group
individual
from CHF 190
from CHF 180
from CHF 220
from CHF 180
from CHF 220
from CHF 180
from CHF 250
from CHF 200
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
single use
Rooms Beds Closed Reservations Groups Meeting Room
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
double use
group
group
Lake, Wine, Dolce Vita and an idyllic location. The Ramada Hotel La Palma au Lac Locarno has 67 rooms and one suite. All rooms have classic furnishing as well as a flat-screen TV, free WiFI and are air-conditioned. The south-facing rooms have a balcony with chairs, commanding enchanting views over the Lago Maggiore. One meeting room for up to 80 persons offers a perfect environment for professional seminars and conferences. It has daylight, screen, flipchart, an exit to the terrace and is air-conditioned. The restaurant “Osteria Toscana” with a sun terrace overlooking the lake invites our guests to spend some time at leisure. New Spa area with massage, sauna, steam bath, fitness room, whirlpool and outside sunny terrace.
Ramada Hotel La Palma au Lac Address
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+41 (0)91 756 18 18 +41 (0)91 756 18 28
Tel Fax
107
Price in EURO on request
Rooms
68 131 Open all year round Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre, Worldspan; h-hotels.ch up to 20 people See page 63
single use
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group
individual
CHF 145-225
CHF 110-195
CHF 195-335
CHF 160-285
April – Mid-October
CHF 145-225
CHF 110-195
CHF 195-335
CHF 160-285
2018
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
on request
on request
on request
on request
April – Mid-October
on request
on request
on request
on request
single use
double use
group
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Lungolago G. Motta CH–6601 Locarno
Price in EURO on request
Address
group
49
Viale Monte Verità 45 CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 786 99 99 +41 (0)91 786 99 00
Tel Fax
info@sassoboretto.com www.sassoboretto.com
Manager
Rooms
44
Beds
94
Closed
Open all year round
Groups
up to 50 people
Meeting Room
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Mirko Sutter
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
2018
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
TM
single use
double use
group
individual
CHF 190
CHF 112
CHF 288
CHF 160
CHF 225
CHF 132-166
CHF 370
CHF 195-261
group
individual
CHF 192
CHF 114
CHF 289
CHF 162
CHF 229
CHF 134-169
CHF 370
CHF 195-261
single use
double use
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Address
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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
group
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
+41 (0)91 751 76 35 +41 (0)91 752 36 16
Tel Fax
info@hotelamerica.ch www.hotelamerica.ch
Manager
TM
50
Rooms
19
Beds
45
Closed
January– February
Groups
up to 65 people
Meeting Room
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Piazza Grande CH–6600 Locarno
Ketrin Kanalga
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
single use
double use
group
individual
CHF 105
CHF 95
CHF 150
CHF 140
CHF 129
CHF 105
CHF 199
CHF 180
2018
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
single use
double use
group
group
individual
CHF 105
CHF 95
CHF 150
CHF 140
CHF 129
CHF 105
CHF 199
CHF 180
group
Price in EURO on request
Address
Love at first sight! Spend time where life is at its most beautiful: the Albergo Carcani invites you to indulge in the fine art of “dolce far niente” in Switzerland’s very own sun lounge along the shores of Lake Maggiore. The entire renovated 3-star hotel is located right on the lakeshore promenade in Ascona and offers contemporary rooms with unique views. The Ristorante Carcani features a spacious sun terrace and stands out by virtue of its culinary diversity and congenial atmosphere. Enjoy the sunshine in its purest form at the Albergo Carcani, right on Ascona’s main piazza.
Hotel Carcani
info@carcani.ch www.carcani.ch
Manager
Andreas Gartmann
2017 TM
Beds
54
Closed Reservations Groups
January – February www.carcani.ch /booking.com / expedia / STC From 5 to 30 people
single use
individual
individual
double use
group
CHF 130 –150
on request
CHF 200 – 280
on request
CHF 150 – 170
on request
CHF 220 – 340
on request
2018
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
on request
on request
on request
on request
April – Mid-October
on request
on request
on request
on request
+41 (0)91 751 81 75 +41 (0)91 751 82 56
info@hotel-dell-angelo.ch www.hotel-dell-angelo.ch
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Piazza Grande CH–6600 Locarno
Manager
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January / March – Mid-October / December
Address
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single use
Rooms Beds Closed Reservations Groups
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The Dell'Angelo Hotel is a completely renovated historic building, located in the center of town, in the most important area of Locarno, Piazza Grande, just a few minutes from 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 first-floor 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, cable 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 hotel at attractive rates.
Hotel Dell’Angelo Tel Fax
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55 112 Open all year round Hotel website, OTAs, GDS, TO From 10 to 100 people
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Américo Dadò
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
Price in EURO on request
Rooms
single use
double use
group
individual
CHF 70-105
CHF 65-100
CHF 90-190
CHF 85-185
April – Mid-October
CHF 95-150
CHF 90-145
CHF 130-250
CHF 125-245
2018
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
CHF 70-105
CHF 65-100
CHF 90-190
CHF 85-185
April – Mid-October
CHF 95-150
CHF 90-145
CHF 130-250
CHF 125-245
single use
double use
group
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Piazza G. Motta CH–6612 Ascona
Price in EURO on request
Address
group
51
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.
+41 (0)91 751 29 21 +41 (0)91 751 60 71
Tel Fax
info@du-lac-locarno.ch www.du-lac-locarno.ch
Manager
Beds
57
Closed
January 2 weeks
Groups
On request
C é K J ˘ ö y x [ S u D â ‹ Ô – Ò 4 ç
Guido Casparis
2017
TM
31
single use
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
CHF 90-140
on request
CHF 140-220
April – Mid-October
CHF 110-180
on request
CHF 160-270
2018
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
single use
Via Giuseppe Cattori 6 CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 756 26 26 +41 (0)91 756 26 00
Tel Fax
h6834@accor.com www.ibishotel.com
Manager
group on request on request
double use
group
individual
CHF 100-150
on request
CHF 150-230
on request
CHF 140-205
on request
170-280
on request
Hotel Ibis Locarno Address
double use
Rooms Beds Closed Reservations Groups
83 168 Open all year round Accor Hotels
group
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 nice restaurant for breakfast and lunch/dinner 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. Restaurant open from 12 noon to 2 pm Monday to Friday and upon special request.
More than 15 people
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Giuseppe Mastrandrea
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
single use
double use
group
individual
CHF 89-129
CHF 69-90
CHF 109-209
CHF 76-146
April – Mid-October
CHF 99-209
CHF 69-146
CHF 139-209
CHF 104-146
2018
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
CHF 89-129
CHF 69-90
CHF 109-209
CHF 76-146
April – Mid-October
CHF 99-209
CHF 69-146
CHF 139-209
CHF 104-146
single use
double use
group
group
TM
52
In the above mentioned prices breakfast is not included.
Price in EURO on request
Rooms
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Via Ramogna 3 CH–6600 Locarno
Price in EURO on request
Address
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Hotel Du Lac
Piazza Ascona
+41 (0)91 791 11 81 +41 (0)91 791 27 57
Tel Fax
info@hotelpiazza.ch www.hotelpiazza.ch Manager
Fabrizio Franscioni
43
Beds
78
Closed
Open all year round
Reservations
www.hotelpiazza.ch
Groups Meeting Room
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
2018
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
up to 15 people See page 63
single use
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group
individual
group
CHF 85-170
CHF 85-170
CHF 120-250
CHF 120-250
CHF 85-170
CHF 85-140
CHF 120-250
CHF 120-250
group
individual
CHF 85-170
CHF 85-170
CHF 120-250
CHF 120-250
CHF 85-170
CHF 85-170
CHF 120-250
CHF 120-250
TM
single use
+41 (0)91 786 95 95 +41 (0)91 786 95 99
Tel Fax
welcome@giardino-lago.ch www.giardino-lago.ch
Manager
Gabriele Wuethrich
Rooms
15
Beds
29
Closed
beginning January till beginning February
Reservations Groups
GDS, SynXis
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Via alla Riva 83a CH–6648 Minusio
group
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. Daydream at Giardino Lago!
Hotel Giardino Lago Address
double use
on request
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individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
single use
double use
group
individual
CHF 185
on request
CHF 285
on request
group
April – Mid-October
CHF 265
on request
CHF 365
on request
2018
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
CHF 185
on request
CHF 285
on request
April – Mid-October
CHF 265
on request
CHF 365
on request
TM
single use
double use
Price in EURO on request
Rooms
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Piazza Giuseppe Motta 29-31 CH–6612 Ascona
Price in EURO on request
Address
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
53
+41 (0)91 756 15 00 +41 (0)91 756 15 01
Tel Fax
locarno@houthhostel.ch www.houthhostel.ch
Manager
Rosemarie Weyer
Beds Closed Reservations Groups Meeting Room
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid – October
2018
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December April – Mid-October
TM
77 198 December – February up to 10 people See page 63
single use
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CHF 52.5-100
CHF 52.5-100
CHF 66-152.5
CHF 66-152.5
CHF 70-153
CHF 70-153
CHF 88-165
CHF 88-165
group
individual
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
single use
Hotel Rovere Address
Via Primore 11 CH–6616 Losone
+41 (0)91 791 76 26 +41 (0)91 792 22 92
Tel Fax
albergorovere@hotmail.com www.albergorovere.com
54
Rooms
16
Beds
32
Closed
December – January
Groups
from 10 to 32 people
Meeting Room
2017
individual
January / March – Mid-October / December
single use
double use
group
group
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.
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Manager Biddau
TM
double use
group
double use
group
individual
CHF 120
CHF 110
CHF 160
CHF 140
April – Mid – October
CHF 180
CHF 160
CHF 200
CHF 180
2018
individual
group
individual
January / March – Mid – October / December
CHF 120
CHF 110
CHF 160
CHF 140
April – Mid-October
CHF 180
CHF 160
CHF 200
CHF180
single use
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Rooms
Price in EURO on request
Via B. Varenna 18 CH–6600 Locarno
double use
group
group
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Address
Price in EURO on request
Ostello Palagiovani
Just past the Youth Hostel begins the old city centre of Locarno. Its centre is the Piazza Grande where in summer there are festivals and events almost every week. The most famous festival is the film festival in august. But there is even more in Locarno: the arcades along the Piazza Grande that invite you for shopping, and the magnificent view over Locarno and the Lago Maggiore from the pilgrimage church Madonna del Sasso. You can reach the church easily by funicular or by foot taking the Via Crucis Locarno is the starting point for a wide range of activities: whether sailing on Lake Maggiore - for example from Ascona to the Brissago islands - or energetic mountain bike excursions in the valleys of the Sopraceneri. The valleys of Ticino offer several hundred kilometres of hiking paths, there are 700 km of these in the Vallemaggia alone. For the adventurous, there is action such as bungee jumping or canyoning. Or how about a visit to the Teatro Dimitri in Verscio.
Fun and action on two wheels!
Corona dei Pinci, Ronco s/Ascona
ascona-locarno.com/bike
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Incentive & Team Building Guided Tours & Visits Excursion Proposals
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Meeting Structures
Palexpo Locarno Address Palexpo Locarno Via Peschiera 9 CH–6600 Locarno Tel Fax
+41 (0)91 756 32 06 +41 (0)91 751 11 77
palexpo@locarno.ch www.palexpolocarno.ch
The Palexpo Locarno organises and hosts various kinds of events. The multi-purpose hall (salone multiuso) on the ground floor is particularly appreciated for its capacity with a surface area of 2100 sqm and with seating possibilities for up to 3200 people. Thanks to its versatility, for it has no inside infrastructure and is therefore easy to furnish, the “salone multiuso” is suitable for congresses, banquets, exhibitions, sports events, fashion shows, product launches, shows, concerts and film projections. Furthermore, smaller rooms on the first and second floor as well as a restaurant are part of the offer. The Palexpo Locarno is air-conditioned and equipped with high tech technology. During the Film Festival it is transformed into one of the world’s largest movie theatres and hosts the official screenings of Locarno's International Competition.
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 Quality services •• Set-up rate quotations •• On request with external agency (billed service): – Planning and organization of the entire event and social program – Hostesses, security service
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Surface (m2)
Dimensions (m)
Daily rates (CHF)
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2100
72 x 30
3000
–
172
18x9
500
200
220
–
on request
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56
9x7
250
50
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126
18 x 7
400
60
30
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56
9x7
250
Sala 5 (2nd floor)
40
24
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50
7x7
250
Sala 6 (2nd floor)
40
24
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50
7x7
250
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Salone Multiuso
3000
800
1500
Sala 1 (1st floor)
180
80
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Foyer (1st floor)
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100
Sala 2 (2nd floor)
60
30
Sala 3 (2nd floor)
100
Sala 4 (2nd floor)
Reception
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
+41 (0)91 751 15 35 +41 (0)91 751 15 37
Tel Fax
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 Casino. 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 •• On request with external agency (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
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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
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)
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222
21 x 10.8
on request
Ballroom
190
–
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
Centro sportivo nazionale della gioventù di Tenero ddress A
Via Brere 10 CH–6598 Tenero
+41 (0)58 468 61 11 +41 (0)58 468 61 02
Tel Fax
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
Surface (m2)
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
Rooms
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
Aule Contra Single gym with spectator seating
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
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CENTOVALLI RAILWAY La Biglietteria, Piazza Stazione 3, CH-6601 Locarno Tel. +41/ (0)91/ 751 87 31 - fart@centovalli.ch centovalli.ch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lagomaggioreexpress.com
Walking tours and excursions along the Centovalli and Maggia Valleys and the Lake Maggiore
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Meeting Structures Facility
Seating capacity Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Surface (smq) Dimen. (m) Reception
Additionals rooms Number
Capacity
Locarno and surroundings Muralto – Convention Center, Muralto www.Muralto.ch
275
200
20 x 10
Casorella, Locarno, www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
-
40
25
50
50
10 x 5
2
30-35
Castello Visconteo, Locarno www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
-
-
-
400
240
20 x 12
1
60
Centro Arca, Locarno www.mpe-locarno.ch/centro-arca
120
-
-
-
180
-
2
25-40
Comune di Cavigliano www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
120
32
-
-
120
7.7 x 15.6
-
-
-
-
60
-
-
-
-
-
Municipio di Orselina www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
80
30
-
120
100
16 x6.25
-
-
Ostello della gioventù, Locarno www.youthhostel.ch/en/hostels/locarno
100
60
60
80
100
14 x 7.1
1
20-30
Palazzo Borghese, Locarno www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
150
-
-
-
180
18 x 10
-
-
Ristorante Vallemaggia, Locarno www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
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
-
-
-
Monte Verità, Ascona www.monteverità.org
140
60
120
200
140
16x7
8
10-200
Centro Dannemann, Brissago www.centrodannemann.com
380
100
250
400
392
11x35.50
8
10-250
Collegio Papio, Ascona www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
200
200
200
200
400
19 x 21
1
50
Centro La Torre, Losone www.scout-latorre.ch
220
80
100
150
200
20 x 10
1
15
Hotel Isole di Brissago www.isolebrissago.ch
-
45
-
-
55
-
2
26-13
Sala del Gatto, Ascona www.ilgatto.ch
230
-
-
-
72
9x8
-
-
Sala Golf Ascona www.golfascona.ch
40
26
-
-
70
11 x 7
-
-
Vanilla Club, Riazzino www.vanillaclub.com
1400
600
400
800
1100
4
30-500
Centro Multiuso, Riazzino www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
350
-
-
-
288
12 x 24
1
100
Comune di Lavertezzo www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
-
-
30
-
-
-
-
-
Ora, Tenero www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
40
-
-
-
70
10 x 7
-
-
Villa Jelmini Events, Tenero www.matasci.com
60
50
50
-
54
12 x4.5
3
10-100
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
Tenero and Valle Verzasca
Valle Maggia
Gambarogno Sala comunale Gambarogno www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
50-60
30
-
-
63
64
Meeting Hotels Facility
Rooms
Hotel Eden Roc
Marina
Hotel Giardino
Seating capacity Theatre 80
Ghiridone
20
Inverna
20
Small Aphrodite
70
Classroom 25
35
Ecco Hotel Belvedere
Banquet 80
Reception
Dimensions (m)
Daily rates (CHF)
Services offered* 1
2
400
•
•
250
90
12 x 8
700
30
34
8x4
•
•
3
30
34
8x4
400
•
•
70
70
96
12 x 8
650
•
•
•
60
80
45
Sala Granda
130
80
140
7 x 17.2
800
•
•
•
50
40
76
7 x 10.8
400
•
•
•
Sala Camelia
40
26
56
7x8
300
•
•
•
Sala Magnolia
40
26
76
7.8 x 9.7
300
•
•
•
12
3 x 3.8
150
48
80
6
Rist. La Fontana
4
•
5
•
•
450
Sala Mimosa
Sala Piccola
Hotel Ascona
Surface (smq)
200
244
12.5 x 19.5
Sala Veranda
120
180
149
7.8 x 19
Sala Affresco
26
40
50
5.5 x 9
Sala Grande
150
100
120
150
108
13.5 x 8
500
•
•
•
•
•
Sala Piccola
50
30
25
10
66
8.3 x 8
300
•
•
•
•
•
Plenum
230
130
160
180
174
21.8 x 8
750
•
•
•
•
•
Tutto aperto
250
130
160
180
284
46.8 x 8
750
•
•
•
•
•
Grotta
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
90
120
12 x 10
500
Saletta Delta
40
30
50
50
76
10x7.6
500
•
•
•
Sala Maggia
60
50
50
70
42
6.3x6.7
500
•
•
•
•
Sala Ristorante
74
100
126
18x7
•
•
•
•
Terrazza Ristorante
54
74
16.4x4.5
•
•
•
•
Tarrazza Loung Bar Pool
80
150
150
30x5
•
•
•
•
•
• •
Ristorante Blu
60
150
144
16x9
•
•
•
•
Lobby
100
100
192
12x16
•
•
•
• •
20
30
18
4.3x4.1
•
•
•
Ramada Hotel La Palma au Lac
Bar Sala Oro
100
60
80
120
125
13 x 10
on request
•
•
•
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
•
•
•
21
3.5 x 6
90
•
•
44
11 x 4
60
7.5 x 8
80 -150
•
•
•
44
7.5 x 7
80 -150
•
•
•
60
150
7.5 x 22
80 -150
•
•
Lago Maggiore Veranda Hotel America
Sala riunione
Hotel Carcani
Ristorante Carcani
130 23
40
Terrazza Carcani Hotel Piazza
Hotel Rovere
Ostello della Gioventù
Sala Blu
80 100
40
60
Sala Ristorante Al Faro
30
25
40
60
Sala Ristorante Al Piazza
70
80
Sala Ristorante Al Pontile
60 50
•
Rosa
40
20
35
Bianca
20
15
18
Cinema
50
20
Sala 1
100
60
60
80
100
14x7
220
•
•
Sala 2
30
20
20
20
39
8x5
160
•
•
•
* 1 Microphone / 2 Beamer / 3 Tv video / 4 Simultaneous translation / 5 Stage 65
Special Meeting Venues Locanda Fior di Campo Address
Locanda Fior di Campo Pedrazzini Campo SA Case Pedrazzini 1 CH–6684 Campo Vallemaggia
Tel
+41 (0)91 754 15 11
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.
www.fiordicampo.ch locanda@fiordicampo.ch Open all year round
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Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface (m2)
Dimensions (m)
Daily rates (CHF)
Locanda Fior di Campo
–
20
–
–
55
9.5x6
On request
Hotel Isole di Brissago
Tel Fax
+41 (0)91 791 43 62 +41 (0)91 785 40 50
events@isolebrissago.ch www.isolebrissago.ch
Operation
Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface (m2)
Dimensions (m)
Daily rates (CHF)
Sala Gardenia
–
26
–
–
40
–
400
Sala Rossa
–
45
–
–
55
–
300
Teatro Dimitri Teatro Dimitri CH–6653 Verscio
+41 (0)91 796 25 44 +41 (0)91 796 29 82
Tel Fax
TV–video
Simultaneous translation
Stage
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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.
Address 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.
info@teatrodimitri.ch www.teatrodimitri.ch Operation open all year round
¡ ± è ≥ w
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Seating capacity
Rooms
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Reception
Surface (m2)
Dimensions (m)
Daily rates (CHF)
Teatro Grande
170
–
–
–
–
–
500 – 800
Teatro Piccolo
80
–
–
–
–
–
300
Buvette
–
–
60
–
–
–
–
Services offered Microphone
Beamer
TV–video
Simultaneous translation
Stage
Villa Jelmini Events Address
Villa Jelmini Events 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
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 www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
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
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Special Events Palexpo Locarno Address
Palexpo Locarno Via Peschiera 9 CH-6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 756 32 06 +41 (0)91 751 31 77
Tel Fax
palexpo@locarno.ch www.palexpolocarno.ch
Operation
Open all year round
Ristorante Monte Verità Address
Ristorante Monte Verità Via Collina 84 CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 785 40 44 +41 (0)91 785 40 50
Tel Fax
Palexpo Locarno, the biggest multi-purpose hall in the Region, is suitable for hosting various kinds of events such as conventions, congresses, seminars, exhibitions, sports events, fashion shows, launch of business products, shows, concerts, film projections. The “salone multiuso” is also an ideal setting for holding standing lunches, cocktails and banquets for up to 1’500 seated people. Thanks to its sound proofed curtain, this room can be divided into smaller welcoming areas. With its 20 years experience in holding big banquets and receptions, the restaurant of the Palexpo Locarno is able to adapt its offer to any budget and wishes.
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.
info@monteverita.org www.monteverita.org Operation Open from April to November
Lake Cruise Address
Lake Cruise Dining Navigazione Lago Maggiore Boat company CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 751 61 40 +41 (0)91 752 22 45
Tel Fax
infomaggiorech@navigazionelaghi.it
www.navigazionelaghi.it
Operation
March/April – End October
Hotel Isole di Brissago Address
Ristorante Isole di Brissago CH–6614 Isole di Brissago
+41 (0)91 791 43 62 +41 (0)91 791 43 73
Tel Fax
events@isolebrissago.ch www.isolebrissago.ch Operation Mid March – Mid October
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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.
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.
Casorella Address
Casorella Museum Via Bartolomeo Rusca 5 CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 756 31 70
Tel
servizi.culturali@locarno.ch www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
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.
Operation Open all year round
Castello Visconteo Address
Castello Visconteo di Locarno Piazza Castello CH–6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 756 31 70
Tel
servizi.culturali@locarno.ch www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
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.
Operation March – October
Villa Jelmini Events Address
Villa Jelmini Events Via Stazione 10 CH–6598 Tenero
+41 (0)91 735 60 11 +41 (0)91 735 60 19
Tel Fax
events@matasci.com www.matasci.com
Operation
Open all year round
Villa San Quirico Address
Villa San Quirico Via San Quirico 16 CH–6648 Minusio
+41 (0)91 735 81 41 +41 (0)91 743 43 32
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.
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.
Operation Open all year round
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Special Events 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.
Cardada
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.
Address
Cardada Impianti Turistici Via Santuario CH–6644 Orselina/Locarno
+41 (0)91 735 30 30 +41 (0)91 735 30 31
Tel Fax
info@cardada.ch www.cardada.ch
Operation Departure
December – October Daily between 09.00 – 18.00
Blu Restaurant & Lounge Address
Via G. Respini 9 6600 Locarno
+41 (0)91 759 00 90
Tel
info@blu-locarno.ch www.blu-locarno.ch Operation Open all year round
Lido Ascona Address
Lido Ascona Via Lido 81 CH–6612 Ascona
+41 (0)91 791 52 48
Tel
info@lidoascona.com www.lidoascona.com Operation May – September
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Let yourself be greeted by the lines and colors of a modern and sophisticated ambience: hour by hour, the BLU's atmosphere adapts allowing you to savor every moment in the best possible way. The aroma of the dishes, the taste of food and drinks, the background music, the comfort of the furnishings and the incomparable view of the lake and mountains.
The Lido Ascona 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. Lido Ascona can organize any type of private or corporate event in a unique environment.
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Incentive & Team Building
Ticino Experience
Vine cellars
The Ticino Experience is all to be seen and tasted. It’s a true sensorial journey 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 – an adventure that awaits you at the Casa Rustica in Losone. www.albergolosone.ch
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 high-quality production. Seize the opportunity to discover the Ticino winemaking tradition and innovation, by combining your meetings visiting the sunny vineyards and the picturesque wine cellars. www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
Meteo Swiss
See Ticino form Above!
Locarno-Monti is the weather forecasts centre and the meteorology and climatology research centre for the Italian part of Switzerland and Engadine. It takes you about one hour and a half to visit the centre. The subject of guided tours can be adapted to the visitors’ interests. www.meteosvizzera.ch
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. www.swisshelicopter.ch
Segway 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! www.albergolosone.ch
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Sake Pitch & Putt 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 a 1/2. The infrastrucure is not only for beginners or average players but also for companies which wish to book events and workshops. www.sakegolf.ch
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
www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
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! www.trekking.ch
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.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. Kart-Racing 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. www.karts.ch
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.trekking.ch
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Guided Tours & Visits 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
www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions
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.
Sightseeing and Helicopter
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? www.swisshelicopter.ch
Experience Our Terra Dannemann Guided tours for lovers of enjoyment take place all year round. Please find the dates in the event calendar. We are happy to offer our guided tour to groups at other times by appointment. Our Guided tour for lovers of enjoyment •• Discover Our Centro Dannemann •• Live cigar rolling •• Cigarillo and cigar tasting •• «Adopt a Tree» - your tree in Brazil •• Caipirinha aperitif Cigar rolling (optional) Roll your own cigar - a highlight that will give you a sense of achievement
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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 BluServices Events Sagl Via Borgo 1 CH–6612 Ascona www.bluservices.com info@bluservices.com T +41 (0)91 785 11 11 Dahlia Wedding Planning di M. Brughelli Casella postale 207, CH–6598 Tenero www.dahliawp.ch info@eventsdesigner.ch M +41 (0)79 504 27 65 EventsDesigner Sagl C.P. 606, CH–6612 Ascona www.eventsdesigner.ch info@eventsdesigner.ch T +41 (0)91 606 30 73 M +41 (0)91 606 30 72 Eventmore SA Via S.Gottardo 18d, 6532 Castione www.eventmore.ch info@eventmore.ch T +41 (0)91 850 10 60 Eventopolis SA Via Peri 17, CH–6900 Lugano www.eventopolis.ch info@eventopolis.ch T +41 (0)91 971 46 57 Ristorent Sagl St. di Pregassona 27 CH–6963 Pregassona www.keyevents.ch www.enotecacantonale.ch info@ristorent.ch T +41 (0)91 922 01 01 LB Concierge Services Via Sarah Morley 6, CH–6600 Muralto www.lbcs.ch info@lbcs.ch M +41 (0)79 109 23 01 MP Action – Fun for Life Via Cantonale, CH–6922 Morcote www.mpaction.com info@mpaction.com M +41 (0)79 681 16 36
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DMC/PCO and Teambuilding
Catering Companies
Tecnical equipment
Adreventura Ticino Adreventura Sagl Via Sassariente 13b CH–6516 Cugnasco-Gerra www.adreventura.ch info@adreventura.ch T +41 78 948 12 81
Cronoparty CP 382, CH–6900 Lugano www.cronoparty.com info@cronoparty.com T +41 (0)91 857 85 93 M +41 (0)79 240 02 40
ACCENTRIX SA Via Ungé 22, CH–6808 Torricella-Taverne www.accentrix.ch exhibition@accentrix.ch T +41 (0)91 950 83 83
Amiconi Consulting SA Vial Forte 10, CH–6900 Lugano www.amiconiconsulting.ch info@amiconiconsulting.ch T +41 (0)91 921 38 12
Diemme SA Via S. Gottardo 152, CH–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, CH–6501 Bellinzona www.battagliasl.ch info@battagliasl.ch M +41 (0)76 380 38 28
Sisport Sagl Vicolo al Forno 17, CH–6616 Losone www.sisport.ch info@sisport.ch M +41 (0)79 578 13 77
Le Gourmet Catering Services Via al Tazzino 3, CH–6600 Locarno www.legourmetcatering.ch info@legourmetcatering.ch T +41 (0)91 751 13 31
C. R. SOUND Via Nosette 3, CH–6596 Gordola www.crsound.ch info@crsound.ch M +41 (0)79 621 72 76
SR Special Events Consulting Via Visano 24, CH–6932 Breganzona www.specialevents.ch consulting@specialevents.ch T +41 (0)91 924 95 25
Party Service Migros Ticino Via Serrai 1, CH–6592 St. Antonino www.migrosticino.ch/party-service party-service@migrosticino.ch T +41 (0)848 848 018
Emme SA Tecnica: eventi, spettacoli e congressi Via Pianoni, CH–6934 Bioggio www.emme.ch info@emme.ch T +41 (0)91 605 70 75
Team Now di Davide Pagliuca Via al Mulino 16, CH–6369 Lugano www.team-now.ch info@team-now.ch M +41 (0)78 632 60 47 Ticino Freeride Sagl Stradon 59 CH–6653 Verscio www.ticinofreeride.ch info@ticinofreeride.ch M +41 (0)91 751 76 79 T +41 (0) 79 777 36 58 Trekking Team AG Casa Rosina, Via Vigna nuova 21 CH–6652 Tegna www.trekking.ch info@trekking.ch T +41 (0)91 780 78 00 M +41 (0)79 600 70 07
Transport Companies
Boat companies
Additional services
FART SA Via Galli 9, CH–6604 Locarno fart@centovalli.ch www.centovalli.ch T +41 (0)91 756 04 00
Lago Maggiore Tours CH–6572 Quartino www.lagomaggioretours.ch info@lagomaggioretours.ch M +41 (0)79 100 48 48
Decorations
Security Service
Flower Styling di Verena Pedrotta Via Cantonale, CH–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 CH–6949 Comano www.lbexecutiveservice.ch info@lbexecutiveservice.ch M +41 (0)79 620 56 56
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 Giosy Tours Svizzera SA Via al Pian 5 CP 238 CH–6593 Cadenazzo T +41 (0)91 858 23 23 info@giosytours.ch www.giosytours.ch 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 Rossi Viaggi Via Cantonale 28, Casella Postale 119 CH–6596 Gordola T +41 (0)91 745 17 75 info@rossiviaggi.ch www.rossiviaggi.ch Stauffer Ernesto Via Buonamano 36 CH–6612 Ascona T +41 (0)91 791 77 77 info@ascona-tours.com www.ascona-tours.com Valbus Travel SA P.O. Box 627, CH–6601 Locarno T +41 (0)91 752 12 77 info@valbus.com www.valbus.com Taxilux Via Trevani 1 CH–6600 Locarno taxilux.ch@gmail.com C +41 (0)79 176 82 51
Navigazione Lago Maggiore Lungolago Motta 1, CH–6600 Locarno www.navigazionelaghi.it infomaggiorech@ navigazionelaghi.it T +41 (0)91 751 61 40 Party Boat Locarno Taxi Boat 12-55 pax Via S. Gottardo 129, CH–6648 Minusio www.partyboat.biz info@lagotaxi.ch M +41 (0)76 216 18 24 TiNoleggio Barche Zgraggen Federico Via Mariani 4 CH–6602 Muralto www.tinoleggiobarche.ch info@tinoleggiobarche.ch T +41 (0)79 535 31 28 Edgar Stemich P.O. Box 308 CH–6602 Muralto www.lagomaggiore-sailing.ch info@lagomaggiore-sailing.ch T +41 (0)91 743 78 72 M +41 (0)79 331 15 56
Hostess, Guides Petra Peter’s Events Sagl Hostess & Promotion Activities - Models Via Sasselli 18, CH–6982 Agno www.petrapeter.com hello@petrapeter.com T +41 (0)91 600 15 46 Tour Guides Association Associazione Guide SI www.guidesi.ch Fireworks La Pirotecnica Sagl Via Delta 14, CP 621, CH-6612 Ascona www.lapirotecnica.com info@lapirotecnica.com M +41 (0)79 223 84 94 Internal furniture Allestimenti Fieristici Via Purasca 28, CH–6988 Ponte Tresa www.allestimentifieristici.ch info@allestimentifieristici.ch T +41 (0)91 611 80 70 G&A Habital SA Via Industria 16, CH–6814 Lamone www.genazziartioli.ch info@genazziartioli.ch T +41 (0)91 873 45 00 Ristorent Sagl Strada di Pregassona 27 CH–6963 Pregassona www.ristorent.ch info@ristorent.ch T +41 (0)91 922 01 01
Show Fantasios & Sylvie Alfonso Paganetti Via al Falò CH-6646 Contra T +41 (0)79 230 12 12 skype: fantasios11 new@fantasios-sylvie.com www.fantasios-sylvie.com Triars Sagl CP 1443, CH–6600 Locarno www.triars.ch info@triars.ch Special car rentals Catys Car Service CH–6612 Ascona www.catyscarservice.ch melezza@hotmail.com M +41 (0)79 433 84 48 Communication and specific services Positioner SA Centro Monda 3, CH–6528 Camorino www.positioner.com info@positioner.com T +41 (0)91 840 92 40 Studio B Image SA Via Bellinzona 12, CH–6512 Giubiasco www.studio-b.ch t.bertinotti@studio-b.ch T +41 (0)91 857 48 42
Miceli Viaggi di Giuseppina Miceli CH–6516 Cugnasco info@miceliviaggi.ch www.miceliviaggi.ch C +41 (0)79 236 18 92 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 77
Index A
G
P
Air connections 6 Airline luggage 6 Airports 6
Gala dinners 66–69 Gastronomy & Wine 24 General information 4–7 Geographic position 4 Golf 34 Guided tours & visits 72
Panoramic plan of the Region 4–5 Parks & gardens 14–15 Population 7 Public holidays 7 Public telephones 7
B Banquets 66–69 Biking 34 Boats 16 Business hours 7
C Cableways 18–19 Catering companies 74 Climate 7 Communication and specific services 75 Connections by air, rail, car 6 Concerts 26–31 Conventions 56–75 Credit cards 7 Cruise on Lake Maggiore 16–17, 73 Cultural visit 31, 72–73 Currency 7
D Discover 8–39
E Electricity 7 Entertainment & nightlife 36–37 Event organizers 74 Events 26–31 Excursion & cultural visits 72–73 Excursion proposals 73 Exhibitions 56–59 Extreme Sports 36
F Facts and figures 7 Family activities 22–23 Festivals 26–31 Flights (private) 72 Funicular 19
R
H Helicopter 70, 72 Hiking & Walking 34 Hotels 40–55 Hotel with meeting facilities 63
I Incentive & Team Building Incoming DMCs, PCOs & Team Building
70–71 74
L Lake Region 10–11 Lake Maggiore Excursions 16–17 Languages 7 Local products 24
M Map Europe 4 Map Switzerland 5 Markets 38 Mountain excursions 20–21 Mountain transportation 18–19 Meeting and Convention 56–73 Meeting structures 56–65 Meeting hotels 63 Museums 33 Musical festival 26–31
O Overview 2–7
Rail connections Road connections
6 6
S Shopping Shuttle service airport Special events Special meeting venues Sport activities & wellness Symbols (key to)
38 6 66–69 64–65 34–35 cover flap
T Taxi flights 72 Team Building & Incentive 70–71 Tecnical equipment 74 Telephone 7 Ticino highlights 39 Tipping 7 Time Zone 7 Top events 26–31 Tourist offices cover flap Transfers 6 Transport companies 75
V Valleys 12–13
W Water sports 35 Wellness 35 Wine cellars 25 Wine tasting 24
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