Top 10 Free Things to do in Locarno, Swiss Alps

January 11, 2022 Tynisha Seiler

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. Verzasca Dam

Via Valle Verzasca, Gordola, Locarno 6596 Switzerland
Excellent
51%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 389 reviews

Verzasca Dam

Reviewed By marinao121 - Lucerne, Switzerland

This is definitely one of the most picturesque hiking trails in Switzerland, Lavertezzo - Dam Verzasca (Verzasca Valley), takes around 4 hours, easy hiking. You could go down from Dam Verzasca to Tenero, it will take ca. 1 hour more

2. Pinacoteca Casa Rusca

Antonio, piazza Sant' 5, Locarno 6600 Switzerland +41 91 756 31 85 http://www.ascona-locarno.com/it/commons/details/St%C3%A4dtische-Pinakothek-Casa-Rusca/2743.html
Excellent
53%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Pinacoteca Casa Rusca

3. Camellia Park

via Gioacchino Respini 8, Locarno 6600 Switzerland +41 848 091 091 [email protected] https://www.ascona-locarno.com/it/commons/details/Parco-delle-Camelie-Locarno/84276
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

Camellia Park

4. Chiesa di San Michele

Palagnedra, Locarno 6657 Switzerland +41 91 796 11 29 https://www.ascona-locarno.com/en/commons/details/S-Michele-Church-/2694
Excellent
64%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Chiesa di San Michele

5. Naturreservat Bolle die Magadino

Locarno 6600 Switzerland http://www.bolledimagadino.com
Excellent
45%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Naturreservat Bolle die Magadino

6. Chiesa San Vittore

Muralto, Locarno Switzerland
Excellent
31%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 13 reviews

Chiesa San Vittore

7. Casa del Negromante

via Borghese 14, Locarno 6600 Switzerland http://it.casadelnegromante.ch/cdn/Novita.html
Excellent
47%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

Casa del Negromante

8. Piazza Grande

Piazza Grande, Locarno 6600 Switzerland http://moonandstars.ch
Excellent
38%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 535 reviews

Piazza Grande

Reviewed By Delnyon - Nyon, Switzerland

You cannot miss it on the way to the old town Locarno, the Film festival sits there in the summer (without Covid) The old town is pretty with plenty of shops and restaurants.

9. Chiesa di San Francesco

via Cittadella 20, Locarno 6600 Switzerland http://www.ascona-locarno.com/en/commons/details/Chiesa-di-S-Francesco-Locarno/2869.html
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 35 reviews

Chiesa di San Francesco

10. Porto Regionale di Locarno SA

Motta, Lungolago Giuseppe 9, Locarno 6600 Switzerland +41 91 752 30 40 [email protected] http://www.portolocarno.com/
Excellent
22%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Porto Regionale di Locarno SA

Harbour for 374 yacht, directly in the city. Walking distance from Train Station, Passengers Ship Station, Casino' and much more. Great starting point to visit the beautiful region of Locarno and his Valleys.

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