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airplanemode_activeFlights to Locarno ()
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By car
From the east, take highway A2 [wiki=aea93afdf4bee7f4b52526ee5f040cea]Basel[/wiki] to [wiki=a497856b05f8ef9384e37d9acec169f7]Chiasso[/wiki], exit at [wiki=b79907cede67b7be35e4e2847a7e46c9]Bellinzona[/wiki] South, direction [wiki=7ca9b7a978fffe1f2c288963006cc6da]Locarno[/wiki]. After the [wiki=8c8180d2c45bd7c26d810e11d2f82405]Magadino[/wiki] airport, take the A13 highway,direction [wiki=7ca9b7a978fffe1f2c288963006cc6da]Locarno[/wiki]. After the tunnel, the first exit will bring you in the center of [wiki=7ca9b7a978fffe1f2c288963006cc6da]Locarno[/wiki]. Parking available in the new Piazza Castello parking.
From the west, take the road coasting the lake Maggiore, from [wiki=cf7a054c721ae41ba2f399b516d1ecdf]Verbania[/wiki] trough [wiki=348ffdb843910db85475f9f569a8e109]Cannobio[/wiki] and the Brissago customs. Then take the A13 highway, direction [wiki=7ca9b7a978fffe1f2c288963006cc6da]Locarno[/wiki]. An alternative, from Simplon and [wiki=7563e03302d5d6f6a171888062271007]Domodossola[/wiki], is the Valle Vigezzo and Centovalli road, direction Locarno. -
By train
Regular trains link Locarno directly with [wiki=2b29c5739ec4158573c66d2124e2c7e9]Zurich[/wiki], [wiki=aea93afdf4bee7f4b52526ee5f040cea]Basel[/wiki], [wiki=8232ad3191a20df472f801567d9bcaf5]Lucerne[/wiki], [wiki=437d461430ecc08e2d51abbcf5ce9b3c]Milan[/wiki] and [wiki=b79907cede67b7be35e4e2847a7e46c9]Bellinzona[/wiki]. The Centovallina train line connects [wiki=7ca9b7a978fffe1f2c288963006cc6da]Locarno[/wiki] and the Simplon line (from [wiki=3f6765c843a517aa042ae011230aa976]Geneva[/wiki] or [wiki=961698fa64951bd6d3437ebc7931a899]Bern[/wiki]).
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By flight
Lugano airport. Then take the bus to [wiki=581df48b4c75f9e166eb77e67725cbd3]Lugano[/wiki] and the train to [wiki=7ca9b7a978fffe1f2c288963006cc6da]Locarno[/wiki].
If you land at Milan Malpensa, take the Giosy Tour shuttle bus to [wiki=b79907cede67b7be35e4e2847a7e46c9]Bellinzona[/wiki]. From there the train to Locarno.
If you land at Milan Linate, take a shuttle to Milano Centrale train station. From there a train to Locarno.
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By bike
Bike rental can be found at the train station (Piazza Stazione, Tel. +41 91 7436564). Rental fee: CHF30/day (8AM-7PM).
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On Foot
Most Of the city of Locarno can be explored on foot. The Main Square Piazza Grande is walking distance from Main Railway station. Old Town of Locarno is behind Piazza Grande.
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Ticino Discovery card
With this card you get access to all major touristic attractions in Ticino canton including unlimited travel on Public transport, Cable cars, Furniculars and Museums. Price of the card is 87 CHF. People holding Swiss GA Travel card or Half fare card get 10 CHF discount. Card is valid for 3 days. A real good deal to discover Ticino and is available at mjor Hotels, hostels, Train station and Tourist Office. [ http://www.cartaturisticaticino.ch]
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filter_dramaSeePiazza Grande. It is the heart of the city center and also the major shopping area. In summer it hosts a few major events, such as the [url=http://www.moonandstars.ch]Moon&Stars[/url] open air concerts, the world famous [url=http://www.pardo.ch]International Film Festival[/url] and, during the winter, [url=http://www.locarnoonice.ch/]Locarno On Ice[/url].
* Città Vecchia. The charming old town with it's narrow cobblestone streets, small shops, restaurants, cafés, beautiful old buildings and churches.
* Santuario della Madonna del Sasso, one of the main landmarks of Locarno, this church and franciscan monastery is built on top of a rock and offers a beautiful view over the region.
* Castello Visconteo, a castle, which today serves as Municipal and Archeological Museum together with the adjacent Casorella.
* [url=http://www.ascona-locarno.com/en/commons/details/Pinacoteca-comunale-Casa-Rusca/2743.html]The Casa Rusca Gallery[/url] hosts mainly contemporary art exhibitions in a beautiful ancient venue next to the main church of Saint Anthony.
* Valle Verzasca, a spectacular valley with astoundingly turquoise water and amazing rock formations. The main points of interest are the James Bond Golden eye bungee jump from the dam at the entrance of the valley and the bathing area at the ancient Lavertezzo stone bridge.
*A very interesting and rich international contemporary art collection. The building, a big red cube near Piazza Grande, can't be missed.
* [url=http://www.larada.ch/laradach/info/index.php]La Rada[/url], contemporary art center
* [url=http://www.ilrivellino.ch/]Il Rivellino[/url], contemporary art gallery located right next to what is supposed to be Leonardo da Vinci's ravelin -
filter_dramaDoWalk the Lake Maggiore promenade
* Take boat trips on Lake Maggiore [http://www.navigazionelaghi.it/]
* Ride the Funicular Take the funicular railway up to the old monastery and cable car station, from where you can take the cable car to approx 1,600m above the town, or walk back down into the town via the monastery and a stone pathway, approx 30 minute walk down.
* Moon and Stars Music Festival [url=http://www.moonandstarslocarno.ch/]]in July attracts international acts.
* Locarno International Film Festival (Festival del Film internazionale) [url=http://jahia.pardo.ch/index.jsp[/url]]in the first two weeks of August on Piazza Grande, biggest open air screen in Europe. In 2014, it took place between Aug. 6 and 16.
* Falconeria Locarno An interesting show of Birds like Peregrine Falcon, American Eagle, White Owls and Vultures. Check the show timing before reaching the place. [http://www.falconeria.ch/[/url]
* [url=http://www.teatrodilocarno.ch/]Teatro di Locarno[/url], city theater with a mainly traditional, italian program
* [url=http://www.cambusateatro.com/]La Cambusa[/url], theater and theater company in Minusio with a contemporary style program
* [url=http://www.teatro-paravento.ch/]Paravento[/url], theather and theater company, mainly with a commedia dell'arte style program
* Other events, see [http://www.locarno.ch/pages/manifestazioni.aspx]. -
filter_dramaBuyMost of shopping areas are located on the arcades of Piazza Grande or in the Old Town.
You can find out very interesting boutiques, sport shop, handmade jewels and many kinds of particular store offering specialities in old town of Locarno. -
filter_dramaEatAlbergo ristorante Cittadella (old town)- fish specialties and pizza
* Osteria Borghese (old town)- home made style
* Pizzeria Primavera (old town) - pizza, ice cream
* Ristorante Universo - pizza, pasta, ...
* Ristorante Vallemaggia (old town) - original, good quality/price ratio, operated by a foundation for the disabled
* Govinda (old town) - indian vegetarian (hare krisna cuisine)
* Marnin (old town) - pastry, breakfast / tea time
* Il Guardiano del Farro (old town) - original vegetarian/vegan cuisine, but not only
* Negromante (old town) - bar/restaurant with a small selection of food, mainly gourmet home-made burgers
* Lungolago (on the lakeside) - bar/restaurant/pizzeria with view on the lake
* Bottegone (Piazza Grande) - Italian
* Angelo (Piazza Grande) - pizza (cheaper than elsewhere for a decent quality) -
filter_dramaDrinkBar Sport (free entry, lounge bar)
* Bar Castello (free entry)
* Bar Pardo (free entry)
* Mono Bar (free entry)
* Selz (open during the day and until early evening)
* Bartolomeo (old town, free entry)
* Negromante (old town, free entry, located in Locarno's oldest non-public building)
* Caffè Borgo (old town, free entry)
* Vanilla Club (disco in Riazzino, expensive, good house music) -
filter_dramaSleepAre you looking for a small, cosy hotel in the hearth of the Old Town of Locarno? Here it is: only a stone’s throw away from the Piazza Grande you will find in a beautiful historical building the Hotel Casa DaVinci. From double rooms to 6 bed flats, well suited for families. Lift, free WLAN, bike rental outlet are all there. Everybody will find his right mix of espresso - hiking - joy of life - reading - walking - ...
* Budget travellers hostel, single and multi person rooms, clean and modern. many families as well as younger travellers were staying
* This hotel offers children's programs
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* Great location, although some travellers complain of the noise at night
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* Hotel closed and for sale
* Charming bed-and-breakfast-style pensione; beautiful breakfast terrace with views of Locarno and the lake; wonderful innkeeper Irmgard Balbina, very helpful.
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* Family-friendly campsite at the shore of Lake Maggiore. Reservation possible
* The three star superior hotel is a member of Swiss Quality Hotels International. Small, romantic and charming, located on the south hill of Locarno, 2km from the city center and from the railway station. Double room from 240CHF (season of april 2009).
www.mirafiori.ch www.SwissQualityHotels.com
*The right web site portal where you can find many informations about the old side of locarno city base in south Switzerland. Hotel, restaurant, boutique and many more. -
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* [wiki=82265ceaa826d105f0713b3429cbf612]Verzasca Valley[/wiki]
* [wiki=b79907cede67b7be35e4e2847a7e46c9]Bellinzona[/wiki]
* [wiki=581df48b4c75f9e166eb77e67725cbd3]Lugano[/wiki]
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