Bookable offers in Ascona

Just a 15-minute walk from Ascona rises the 321 metre tall Monte Verità. The panoramic view of the village and the Lago Maggiore is fantastic – just like the story of the eccentrics from around the world who established an early hippy colony here in 1900. This spirit can still be seen today in the hotel, in the museum – and while strolling through the park.

Who would have thought that winter sports are also practiced in Ascona? In the Mediterranean ambience surrounded by palm trees, curling, ice hockey, figure skating, skating for all, skateboarding, inline skating are practiced.

After undergoing careful restoration work, the historic Castello San Materno – located at the entrance to Ascona – has housed the art collection of the Kurt and Barbara Alten Cultural Foundation since 2014

The region of Ascona-Locarno has a lot to offer for the entire family. From llama trekking to exciting treasure hunts, there’s plenty to do. Anaïs and her family enjoyed an exciting short break in Switzerland’s sunniest region.

The former papal college has a magnificent two-storey courtyard in the Lombard style (1585-1602) embellished with coats-of-arms and open loggias.

This estate is home to the first rice fields in Switzerland. There is plenty more to discover besides, including a wine shop and farm. Tours available for groups of 10 or more.

Ascona is a little gem rich in history, art and culture. The traditional coloured houses by the lake, formerly home to fishermen, give the village a Mediterranean feel. Thanks to its mild climate and 2,300 hours of sun each year, Ascona is the perfect place to relax outdoors, enjoy the lake breeze, sample some delicious ice cream or attend a concert at JazzAscona. The picturesque lakeside promenade offers a magnificent view of the Brissago Islands and surrounding mountains, which can be explored via the 1,400km network of hiking trails. The photo spot is dismantled during the Christmas season between the beginning of November and mid-January. 

Sit yourself down on the swings, enjoy the view and experience a little moment of happiness. Visitors love the swings from “Swing the World”, which bring back childhood memories.

The “Casa del Tè” is set in a little tea plantation on the Monte Verità, above Ascona.

We have beehives scattered around the fields of our Cantina alla Maggia vineyard and the Terreni alla Maggia farm. Our resort is also home to Switzerland’s largest colony of house martins, as well as the Foce della Maggia nature reserve, where around sixty species of birds come to nest.

High above Lake Maggiore, our eight beehives await discovery. During regular visits to the hives—protected by beekeeping suits—guests can get up close to the busy bees and even harvest their own taste of liquid gold. The honey produced is also served on the breakfast buffet and used in the hotel kitchen. Guests can also purchase jars of our honey to take home as a sweet souvenir or gift.