Losone: All destinations, advice & information for your holidays!
Just a stone's throw from Lake Maggiore lies the Swiss municipality of Losone. On a city tour, you walk in the footsteps of the past: The Church of San Giorgio is a true gem because of its fresco paintings. Nature fans plan a hike in the Parco del Bosco di Maia.
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Losone - Must-see attractions
Golf Ascona
At the Ascona Golf Club, you will find a classic course with 18 holes. With many trees and the nearby Lake Maggiore in Losone, it is one of the most beautiful golf courses in Switzerland and is also used for championships. The facility opens early in the morning and closes only after sunset. In addition to the course itself, there is a pro shop with equipment. You can also enjoy culinary delights at the Ristorante Buca19.
Camellia Park
The famous Camellia Park was inaugurated in 2005. Today, over 1,000 camellia species offer visitors a colorful and fragrant experience for nine months of the year. International specialists cultivated extraordinary varieties, including hybrids, in a labyrinth of flower beds. In an amphitheater built from stones of the Swiss Maggia Valley, you will find a tranquil seating area overlooking a small lake. Colorful camellia splendor lines the place. Information boards provide further details. Every March, a widely popular spring event takes place in the park.
Cardada-Cimetta
From over 1,600 meters high, you have an unforgettable 360-degree panoramic view of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding Swiss mountain landscape from the panoramic platform of the Cimetta summit. Information boards explain the geological formation of the mountains and the various rocks. Exciting for children is the 1.2-kilometer-long play trail through the forest or the barefoot path in Cardada. In winter, especially the little ones love the two sled parks on Cimetta and Cardada, with lengths of 150 and 70 meters, respectively.
Mount Truth
In the past, Monte Verità was considered a meeting place for dropouts and artists, but also for anyone who wanted to take a break. Today, those who climb the hill can look forward to a mix of green nature and plastic artworks. The Monte Verità ensemble includes various attractions such as the Albergo restaurant, the cultural center, the park, numerous artworks, and the Casa Anatta museum. In the latter, you can learn more about the history of Monte Verità in Switzerland.
Brissago Islands
The mild climate of Lake Maggiore allows subtropical plants to grow on the Brissago Islands. The larger of the two, Isola Grande, is known for its botanical garden with around 1,700 exotic plants from palms, bamboo, and magnolias to orchids and hibiscus. The smaller island, Isola Piccola, enchants visitors with its tranquil atmosphere and charming walking paths. The Brissago Islands can be reached by regularly operating boats from Locarno/Ascona and Brissago. Children receive a treasure map at the ticket office for an exciting treasure hunt.
Ascona Lido
Ascona is known for its lake. The beach includes a 600 m long sandy beach. The bathing fun is completed by a 5 m high diving tower, a restaurant, and a bar. The Lungolago promenade adjoins the lake. Numerous cafés and restaurants await you on the Lungolago. A little further north rises Monte Verità. Until the 1930s, there was an artist colony on Ascona's 322 m high local mountain. Today, tea plants are cultivated here.
Losone - Secret spots
Onsernone Museum
The Museo Onsernonese in Loco is located halfway between Onsernone and Losone in Ticino. Traditional objects are displayed in a 19th-century residential house, with a focus on the straw industry. The museum includes a mill where visitors can buy various types of polenta flour.
Maggia Valley
The Valle Maggia near Losone in Ticino is a breathtaking natural wonder with a dramatic river gorge, steep rock walls, waterfalls, and clear pools created by the Maggia River. A paradise for hiking, swimming, and climbing, it offers a chance to experience geological and biological diversity. A must for nature and adventure lovers who want to explore the hidden treasures of Switzerland.
Serodine House Museum
In Ascona, not far from Losone in the canton of Ticino, is the Museum Casa Serodine. The townhouse with the artistically designed facade houses an exhibition of contemporary art. In the antiquarian bookshop Libreria della Rondine on the ground floor, you can buy books about the culture and history of Ticino.
Epper Museum
The Museo Epper in the Ticino municipality of Ascona near Losone is dedicated to the work of the expressionist painter Ignaz Epper. He spent 37 years of his life in the town and maintained close relationships with the artist colony on Monte Verità. From April to August, the museum is open seven days a week.
Losone - In 3 days
Day 1
After unpacking your suitcases, go on an exploration tour in your holiday resort in the hinterland of Lake Maggiore. Losone captivates with its Mediterranean flair. During a stroll, you always have the towering backdrop of the Lugano Prealps in view. Among the most beautiful buildings in the area is the Church of San Lorenzo from the 17th/18th century. The baroque-style front facade especially delights architecture fans. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely bike ride along the Maggia River, which flows past Losone. Follow the river for 3 km on a flat path to its mouth at Lake Maggiore. Let your gaze wander over the lake and the peaks opposite before returning the same way. With its 6,700 inhabitants, Losone is a cozy holiday resort with many restaurants and osterias where you can relax and end the first day with Mediterranean cuisine.
Day 2
The second day starts on the water. The ferry connections across Lake Maggiore are ideal for excursions to charming destinations in and on the water. In the neighboring lakeside town of Ascona, the ferry departs for the Isole di Brissago. The small group of islands off the northeastern shore is known for its botanical garden. Discover lushly blooming plants from around the world such as magnolias, camellias, azaleas, and eucalyptus, and of course, various Mediterranean plants from gnarled pines to fragrant rosemary. On the way back, you dock in Locarno. The lakeside town, with its romantic old town, is always worth a stroll. The Museo Casa Rusca particularly attracts art enthusiasts with a focus on contemporary art. You can end the evening in the neighboring town of Losone with a visit to the glamorous casino in Locarno and, with a bit of luck, win a bonus for your travel budget.
Day 3
On the third day, you go high up. From Locarno, take the historic funicular to Madonna del Sasso. This pilgrimage church, in an outstanding location on a rocky outcrop, is one of the most beautiful viewpoints with a wide view over Lake Maggiore. In the Museo Madonna del Sasso, you can view votive pictures and a variety of paintings, mainly from the 17th century, with religious references. Those who wish can take the winding footpath from the pilgrimage church down to Locarno. Afterwards, a visit to the Falcon Park is worthwhile, where the flight demonstrations of the impressive falcons amaze both young and old. In summer, a refreshing dip in the beach pool of the lakeside town beckons. With a detour over the Maggia River, you can optionally continue from Madonna del Sasso to Losone. Sporty visitors can complete a round of golf on the 18-hole course of your holiday resort. Relax and end the day with a picnic on the banks of the Maggia.