Point of interest

Ascona

159 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Artur
August 28, 2020
Ascona is a town in southern Switzerland. It’s known for its Mediterranean-style architecture and cafe-lined promenade on Lake Maggiore. In Borgo, the old town, is the 16th-century Church of St. Peter and Paul. The Museum of Modern Art has paintings by Paul Klee and Alexej von Jawlensky. The hilltop Monte Verità, a colony for artists and intellectuals in the early 20th century, has a historical park and museum. Distance between Agno and Ascona is about 40 km.
Ascona is a town in southern Switzerland. It’s known for its Mediterranean-style architecture and cafe-lined promenade on Lake Maggiore. In Borgo, the old town, is the 16th-century Church of St. Peter and Paul. The Museum of Modern Art has paintings by Paul Klee and Alexej von Jawlensky. The hilltop…
Augustin
March 22, 2021
"Ascona is Switzerland's lowest lying town. It is located at 196 meters above sea level on the northern shore of Lago Maggiore, also called Lake Langen. Ascona is famous for its mild climate, its Old Town and a lake promenade which is dotted with street cafés and boasts a Latin ambience."
Marko
October 9, 2017
Beautiful village on the lake
Philipp
August 1, 2016
Ticino is very well know for its Tourism - which you will find in Ascona. Located at the Lago Maggiore it's obvious that Family Hotels were built a bit outside the village but also the has it's charm
Simone
June 30, 2019
Day Market on Tuesdays 10–18 pm (April to Oct) Evening market Tuesdays 15 - 22:30 (12 jul - 6 sept)

Unique things to do nearby

Scenic cycling tour in Lake Maggiore Ascona Locarno Lugano
Mysterious Fireplace Sweep Village
Making own sculpture in the Alps
Location
Ascona, TI