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In Italian-speaking southern Switzerland, on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore. Locarno on Lake Maggiore is one of the warmest places in Switzerland with the famous Piazza Grande and film festival. The pilgrimage church Madonna del Sasso and the Brissago Islands offer cultural and botanical experiences.

What awaits you

City tripHikingCampingLocal cuisineNatureWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 29°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (11°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
11°
Jan
13°
Feb
13°
Mar
17°
Apr
21°
May
26°
Jun
29°
Jul
29°
Aug
22°
Sep
20°
Oct
14°
Nov
11°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
7h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
6d
Jan
7d
Feb
10d
Mar
9d
Apr
18d
May
15d
Jun
12d
Jul
10d
Aug
13d
Sep
14d
Oct
10d
Nov
8d
Dec

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Locarno as a Vacation Destination

Locarno is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips, camping holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 29°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€
Local languages
IT
Camping
Tent & caravan