Location: Locarno
Top Things to do in Locarno
The 8 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Locarno, Swiss Alps
Locarno (Italian: [loˈkarno], German: [loˈkarno]; Ticinese: Locarn [loˈkɑːrn]; formerly in German: Luggárus [luˈɡaːrʊs]) is a southern Swiss town and municipality in the district Locarno (and its capital), located on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore at its northeastern tip in the canton of Ticino at the southern foot of the Swiss Alps. It has a population of about 16,000 (proper), and about 56,000 for the agglomeration of the same name including Ascona besides other municipalities.
Restaurants in Locarno
1. Pinacoteca Casa Rusca
2. Ghisla Art Collection
3. Teatro DI Locarno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
4. Casa del Negromante
5. Termali Salini & Spa Locarno
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 320 reviews
MEDITERRANEAN FLAIR WITH A PANORAMIC VIEW Immerse yourself in the natural brine bathing facilities and be enchanted by the Mediterranean atmosphere, the breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding mountain panorama. The Termali Salini & Spa Locarno is located by the Locarno Lido. The architecture of the pool is reminiscent of the famous Ticino river valleys, reflected in its modern abstract design which features alcoves, grottos and waterfalls. You bathe in vertically arranged pools and can explore the spa from different perspectives. From the outdoor pool, you have a stunning view across the lake and to the mountains. Together with a candle sauna and herbal steam room, the spacious sauna world (undressed) on the lower floor also has a lakeview sauna with an idyllic panorama. Our private spa suites located on the upper floor are a particularly special highlight. Whether you have a treatment or not, you can enjoy the private relaxing atmosphere and the terrace with a view.
Reviewed By nadiab643
I am a lover of spas and have been to many. This one is fantastic. The photos don't do justice, just go! What makes it special as well is few people (we has very few on a Sunday morning) and sunny weather!
6. Castello Visconteo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
At the western edge of Locarno's old town, well signposted from the Piazza Grande, is the Castello, the seat of local power since - probably - the 9th century. It is called after the powerful family Visconti from Milan, who controlled great parts of northern Italy and the southern Ticino in the 14th and 15th centuries. In Locarno they had placed a local 'Podestá' as their representative. It all came to an end, when in 1503 troops from the Swiss confederacy crossed the Alps and conquered Locarno and all the other parts from today's Ticino. The Castello now became the seat of the Swiss 'Landvogt' (bailiff) until the times of Napoleon and the creation of the canton of Ticino. The now cantonal administrative center was turned into the 'Museo civico e archaeologico' in 1921, when also extensive restorations in Renaissance-style began. Besides the building itself a main attraction are the finds from the Bronze Age till the Roman days, all objects found in and around Locarno. Most remarkable is the rich collection of Roman glass. Another exhibition deals with the Reformation in Locarno during the 16th century, which ended with the expulsion in 1555 of all the one's, who did not want to return to the old Catholic faith. Many, also several members of the local nobility, chose to emigrate to the reformed town of Zurich. A last exposition deals with the 'Locarno Treaties' from 1925, when head of states and foreign ministers from 7 European countries met here and discussed the reorganization of Europe after WW I. The main theme was the guarantee of the borders between France, Belgium and Germany. The occupied Rhineland became a demilitarized zone and Germany a member of the League of Nations. There was hope for lasting peace and the foreign ministers of France and Germany won the Nobel Price for Peace. The conference took place at the town's courthouse, the Palazzo del Pretorio, located at the Via delle Palme, which became the Via della Pace after the conference. The so-called 'Spirit of Locarno', once full of hope, came to an end in 1936, when the Nazi's under Hitler had the Rhineland occupied.
7. Casino Locarno
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 66 reviews
The Casino Locarno is located a few steps from Lake Maggiore, between the pier and the famous Piazza Grande. It is here that the emotion for the games are celebrated, in a well-kept environment full of precious details. The Casino has introduced a system of various Jackpots, which makes the offer of games even more attractive. The Casino organize a lot of events that are very appreciated by the clients.
8. PalaCinema Locarno
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 24 reviews
The best films, in the heart of Locarno. The comfortable screening rooms are equipped with the latest technology to offer maximum involvement. Besides their use as a location for film screenings, they are the ideal locations for conferences, presentations, assemblies as well as being available for associations and groups for projections on request.
