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˘ Information T Outdoor swimming pool C Central location U Indoor swimming pool ¡ Very quiet location R Fitness room á Hotel on the hill N Convention centre Ò Lake view L Specializing in conferences, seminars ü Hotel garden on park (technical facilities available) and banquets 2 Historical building ∏ Meeting rooms V Lakeside location, with beach π Exhibition D Suitable for families ’ Business oriented â Businessman › Internet corner 4 Wheelchair accessible – Internet connection in the room ± Access with difficulties ‹ Wireless LAN ≤ Bedrooms ` Incentives offer O Very quiet rooms ¯ Shuttle bus service ¿ Dormitory accomodation Ø Outdoor tennis [ Non-smoking rooms < Indoor tennis é All rooms with telephone ) Golf K All rooms with radio , Sailing school/Boat hire J All rooms with TV W Water ski school/equipment hire S All rooms air conditioned ë Dock j Part of the rooms air conditioned à Riding school/hire for horses } Minibar ‰ Bike hire ö Lift / Elevator ç Animals not permitted è Public restaurant £ Hairdresser at the hotel ! Terrace / garden restaurant v Hotel garage 7 Restaurant with view x Unlimited public parking r Snack restaurant w Pivate parking * Diet meals y Leading credit cards accepted ( Bar B Child-minding service = Dancing, night club, discotheque i Apartments with hotel service ≥ Catering u Reservations also through travel agencies # Wellness g Half-board Y Spa facilities h Full-board P Sauna Table of contents

4 Overview

8 Travel information 9 Facts and figures

10 Discover

12 Lake Region 14 Valleys 16 Parks & Gardens 18 Excursions 20 Mountain Transportations 22 Mountain Excursions 24 Family Activities 26 Gastronomy & Wine 28 Top Events 35 Museums 36 Sport Activities & Wellness 38 Entertainment & Nightlife 40 Shopping 41 Highlights

42 Hotel

44 Map 45 General information 45 Hotels

56 Meeting and Convention

58 Meeting Structures 65 Meeting Hotels 66 Special Meeting Venues 68 Special Events 72 Incentive & Team Building 74 Guided Tours & Visits 75 Excursion Proposals 76 Contacts 78 Index

3 4 Overview

6 Travel information 7 Facts and figures

5 Isole di Brissago Porto Ronco Ronco S/Ascona Valle di Pedemonte Terre Ascona

6 Shaffhausen

Basel St. Gallen

Luzern Bern

Chur

Fribourg

St. Moritz

Sion Locarno Ascona Geneve

Lugano Valle Valle Locarno S/Minusio Lago Maggiore Valle Tenero

7 Distances to and from Locarno

Swiss Train European Distance Train Distance Car Car -Agno Airport destinations (km) (hours) (hours) destinations (km) (hours) (hours) The airport of Lugano, which is located 45 km 260 3 h 06 3 h 18 () 73 1 h 18 1 h 28 from Locarno, ensures fast connections between Bern 275 3 h 14 3 h 23 Florence (Italy) 421 4 h 40 4 h 01 the Ticino and the Northern Italian region and the main Swiss and European centers and makes Davos 159 2 h 42 3 h 24 (Italy) 117 1 h 52 2 h 02 the region easily accessible both to tourists and Geneva 317 4 h 44 5 h 10 (Italy) 689 6 h 59 5 h 30 business people. • Daily connections to and from Zurich, Geneva Interlaken 215 2 h 51 3 h 42 Venice (Italy) 381 4 h 36 3 h 01 • Very short boarding times Lausanne 254 4 h 00 3 h 56 Berlin () 1007 9 h 58 10 h 30 • Daily connections to Lugano railway station by shuttle bus Lucerne 164 2 h 01 2 h 06 Frankfurt (Germany) 586 6 h 01 6 h 18 Montreux 224 3 h 47 3 h 32 Munich (Germany) 417 4 h 36 8 h 44 Information: , Via Aeroporto, St. Moritz 177 2 h 55 3 h 55 Stuttgart (Germany) 427 4 h 59 5 h 31 CH–6982 Agno Zermatt 151 3 h 42 4 h 05 Vienna () 829 9 h 30 10 h 45 Arrival and departure: Tel. +41(0)91 610 12 82 Zurich 201 2 h 32 2 h 16 () 763 8 h 50 7 h 00 Check-in: Tel. +41 (0)91 610 12 92 www.lugano-airport.ch

The Shuttle service is operated by shuttle Bus Airport: Shaffhausen Tel. +41 (0)79 221 42 43 [email protected] Basel www.shuttle-bus.com From Lugano regular train connections Zurich to Locarno: www.sbb.ch St. Gallen Zurich Kloten International Airport The Zurich international Airport is about 2 hours Luzern and a half from the Lake Maggiore Region Bern with the Gottard base Tunnel, the fast and efficient new rail link through the . Information: www.sbb.ch Fribourg Milan Malpensa International Airport Lausanne St. Moritz The Intercontinental Airport of Milan Malpensa is about 1 hour and a half from Lake Maggiore and linked: Sion Locarno Milan Malpensa to Bellinzona by bus: Geneve Bellinzona Airport Bus operated by Giosy Tours SA www.malpensaexpress.ch Lugano Bellinzona to Locarno (Lake Maggiore Region) by train: www.sbb.ch Milan Malpensa to Locarno by train: www.sbb.ch

Milan

Shaffhausen Locarno is located 20 minutes from the North– Basel South axis of the St. Gotthard route and can be Zurich easily and comfortably reached by car and train. St. Gallen Check in at train station and Fly Rail Baggage Service Luzern Passengers holding a Swiss air tickets from Zurich Bern can check in their luggage at Locarno railway Chur station for direct transport to flight destinations in Europe or overseas (CHF 22.– per item) Fribourg If you are flying with another airline, you can collect your luggage from the SBB airport counter in Lausanne Zurich in the morning once it is open on the day St. Moritz of your flight. Information: www.sbb.ch

Sion Locarno Useful contacts Geneve Bellinzona Swiss Railway www.rail.ch Swiss Pass www.swisspass.ch Lugano Road conditions www.infostrada.ch

Milan

8 Geographic position Business hours Tipping

Altitude: 195.50 m. (618.50 ft) above sea level. Offices A service charge is included in restaurant and Locarno and its surrounding countryside are Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12.00 / 14.00 – 17.00 hotel bills as well as taxi fares. An extra tip is not 25 km from the most important North–South rail expected, but is appreciated with good service. and road arteries in Europe. Banks Ticino’s is Bellinzona. Monday to Friday 09.00 – 16.30

Currency exchange office at railway station Telephone Monday to Sunday 07.30 – 19.00 Languages Public telephones are card-operated. International calls may be made from any public Main Post Office The national languages of are phone by dialling “00” followed by the country Monday to Friday 07.30 – 18.30 German (64.5%), French (22%), Italian (8.5%) code. Saturday 08.30 – 12.00 and Romanch (0.5%). Phone cards can be bought at hotels, post offices Locarno is located in the Italian speaking part. and kiosks. Shops Beside their mother language, most Direct dialling without operator. Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12.00 / 13.30 – 18.30 Lake Maggiore Region inhabitants speak Saturday 09.00 – 12.00 / 13.30 – 17.00 German, French and some English. Department stores, supermarkets Public holidays Monday to Friday 08.00 – 18.30 Population Thursday 08.30 – 21.00 New Year 1st January Saturday 08.30 – 17.00 Epiphany 6th January Total population of Locarno: 15'123 inhabitants. St. Joseph’s day 19th March Total population of Switzerland: 8 million Easter Day March / April * inhabitants. Easter Monday April * Currency­­­­ May 1st May * Ascension day May / June * Switzerland’s currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). Pentecost May / June * 1 Swiss Franc is divisible in 100 centimes. Time zone Pentecost Monday May / June * Euros are accepted in most hotels, restaurants, Corpus Christi June * (GMT +1). shops and for other services. Saint Peter and Paul 29th June Summer time (+ 1 hour): End March National day 1st August till End October. Assumption day 15th August * Credit Cards All Saints 1st November Immaculate Conception 8th December Electricity All major credit cards and most traveller Christmas day 25th December cheques are generally accepted in shops, hotels, Boxing day 26th December The current used throughout Switzerland is restaurants, banks, petrol stations, etc. 220 volts. The power sockets differ from those * Reservations are difficult for groups used in most countries. Adapters can be during this time obtained in most hotels.

Climate

Mild throughout the year with lush subtropical vegetation. Considerable hours of sunshine, but with moderate intensity. Mild temperatures with little daily variations. Light to moderate winds and gentle fall in temperature with little fluctuations in the year. Temperature measurement in degree Celsius (°C).

Temperature °C 30 25 Bellinzona 20 Locarno 15 Ascona 10 5 0 July May April June March August January October February November December September Hours of sun Lugano 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 July May April

June March August January October February November December

September 9 10 Discover

10 Lake region 12 Valleys 14 Parks & Gardens 16 Lake Maggiore Excursions 18 Mountain Transportations 20 Mountain Excursions 22 Family Activities 24 Gastronomy & Wine 26 Top Events 33 Museums 34 Sport Activities & Wellness 36 Entertainment & Nightlife 38 Shopping 39 Ticino Highlights

11 Lake Region

Nestled in a suggestive sunny bay, the village of Ascona is considered the “pearl of Lake Maggiore” and one of the most refined resorts of Switzerland. Five 5-star hotels, one 18-hole golf course, numerous luxury boutiques and classy restaurants stand for exclusive holidays. The old village has a particular fascination: it is an intertwined network of alleys, piazzas and cobblestone streets. The Piazza along Lake Maggiore hosts a series of events, beginning with the world-famous New Orleans Jazz Festival in June – July. Ascona also offers a variety of museums and art galleries. A special mention goes to the Monte Verità Seminar and Convention Centre.

Ascona

Recognised worldwide for its International Film Festival, the biggest cultural event in Switzerland and one of the most important ones in Europe. Locarno has a strong relationship with flowers; lovers of nature are drawn by the spectacular shows of camellias, mimosa and magnolias. The clear autumn days attract those who are looking for a quiet stay with excursions. The historic Piazza Grande, with typical arcades in northern Italian style, is one of the most famous squares in Switzerland, with its numerous boutiques and restaurants. This is the meeting place and heart of the town, and the main com- mercial activity takes place here.

Locarno

12 Ronco s/Ascona

Brissago is a small village on the Italian border perched between the shores of Lake Maggiore and the steep mountains behind. Brissago is famous not only for its tobacco and cigar factory, but also for its islands, which seen from above look like bright green spots in the blue of the lake. The Isole di Brissago are easy to reach by boat, (have the mildest climate in Switzerland) and can be best admired from Ronco s/Ascona, a little village caressed by the sun, situated on the slopes of the mountain and characterized by the church of San Martino, which dominates the surrounding countryside.

Brissago & Ronco s/Ascona

The Riviera del Gambarogno is a world of its own. On the left side of the Lake Maggiore – from to the Swiss-Italian border – nature unveils a wealth of treasures: just look at the glistening Lake Maggiore, the charming hills and enjoy the sight of the most fascinating mountains. The entire Riviera and the incomparable Bolle di are known for their rich cultural heritage and culinary treats. Those who appreciate prestigious cultural events should not hesitate to make a reservation for the International Organ Music Festival in Magadino (every July).

Gambarogno

13 Valleys

The Centovalli is named the “hundred valleys” because of the countless side valleys leaving the main valley to the left and right. It is an im- portant transit route to and from Italy. Its natural scenery, of outstanding beauty, offers nature and hiking friends a wide range of recreational activities. The many villages, which you pass by while travelling through the Centovalli, allow you to discover many characteristic corners, where traditions of the past are still lived. Verdasio, Rasa and are only a few of the small villages, enchanting in their simple and authenti- cally beautiful way.

Centovalli

The Valle Onsernone is one of the most impressive and mysterious valleys in Ticino. Characteristic are the thick forests, spectacular gorges and white water; this rather isolated place can be reached by a winding road. Along this road, which leads up to the village Spruga, there are some fantastic villages, built on sunny terraces in a traditional architectural style. Numerous internationally renowned writers and artists up until today find this valley the ideal place for inspiration, thanks to the extraordinary and up to this day intact natural and human surroundings.

Valle Onsernone

14 Rasa – Centovalli

In the Maggia Valley, days are filled with sun and fun, and often one wishes to stop time in this unique river landscape with its countless waterfalls, high mountain tops, deserted moun- tain pastures, mountain lakes and picturesque villages and side valleys. With plenty of things to do and places to see, it is the perfect place to forget all your worries. You could spend the day immersed in nature, for example on one of the extremely well kept footpaths, which cover a total length of over 700 kilometres. We look forward to welcoming you to this magic valley.

Vallemaggia

Tenero, a cosy village on the shores of Lake Maggiore, has a special charm: the calm mirror of the lake crowned by the mountains, the white sand beaches, a campsite paradise and the surrounding countryside transport the visitor into a carefree and relaxing atmosphere. The Verzasca Valley is among the valleys in Ticino, which offer the most authentic aspects of the al- pine region south of the Saint Gotthard. Memories of the past are easily recognizable in the equilibrium, harmony and simplicity of the houses in the numerous rustic hamlets.

Valle Verzasca

15 Parks & Gardens

The Isole di Brissago, the official botanical garden of Ticino, give the visitor the opportunity to escape from the noise and frantic rhythm of modern life. It’s a real oasis of peace in the middle of Lake Maggiore. The exotic plants, the colors and perfumes contribute to the visitor’s well-being. Thanks to its particularly mild climate, the botanical garden offers more than 1500 species of subtropical flowers, plants and trees from the Mediterranean region, subtropical Asia, South Africa, America and Australia.

Isole di Brissago www.isolebrissago.ch

The Camellia Park of Locarno is a small jewelsur- rounded by populars, oaks and precious forest trees. The Park is a homage to the camellia, symbol of the premature and spectacular spring of Locarno. You can obser ve 900 different varie- ties of camellias, of which over 770 are classified. The best time for a visit is between March and April, when many camellias bloom. Several plants also bloom from late autumn and in winter: these are the less known, such as the Sasanqua variety, which deserve to be discovered and appreciated.

Camellia Park www.camellia.ch

16 Isole di Brissago

This magnificent botanic garden is situated at the Gambarogno-side of Lake Maggiore, on a plain in the hills between and Vairano. In this place, Otto Eisenhut, a patient and talented plant breeder of plants and trees has cultivated thousands of beautyful colored flowering plants, like 950 types of camellias, 350 different magno- lias, azaleas, peonies and Rhododendron on a surface of more than 17000 sq. m. Addition- ally Ivy, pine trees, juniper and other rare European and exotic coniferous trees grow in the park. Visitors need one hour for the visit of this park, connoisseurs probably somewhat longer.

Gambarogno Botanical Park www.parcobotanico.ch

Situated in a wooded park created at the end of the 19th century, the green tea plantation of Monte Verità in Ascona is made up of about a thousand Camellia sinensis. Its leaf is used as raw material first for green tea and then for black tea. The park is completed by a Zen garden, a tea path and by the “Loreley” teahouse, inaugurated in 2006, with its annexed exhibition laboratory. At the teahouse one can follow the tea ceremony, which also includes a specific introduction to the culture of tea, a tour of the Zen garden, of the plantation, and a visit to the laboratory.

Green tea plantation of Monte Verità www.casa-del-te.ch

17 Lake Maggiore Excursions

Discover Lake Maggiore and its surrounding, sunny landscapes on board one of the “Navigazione Lago Maggiore” boats! Add to your stay with a lake-cruise by exploring the jewels of the southern corner of Switzerland. From the lake clients will be able to appreciate the diversity of the area experienced from the water: towns and mountainsides, relaxation and more vigorous activities. The boats run regularly from April to October and offer special rates for groups with the option of renting a boat privately.

Lago Maggiore Boat Company www.navigazionelaghi.it

The perfect place to dream, regenerate and relax! Experience for yourself an unforgettable day. Once on the island you will be surrounded by a peaceful atmosphere, where the beauty of nature plays the greatest role. If you are spending some time in the region, you must absolutely visit the botanical garden Isole di Brissago.The park contains a large variety of flowers and subtropical plants transplanted outdoors, depending on their geographical origin.

Isole di Brissago www.isolebrissago.ch

18 Ronco s/Ascona

The Isola Bella lies in front of the lakeshore town and is the best known of the three Borromeo islands. Count Carlo III Borromeo had a palace there and a magnificent garden built for his wife Isabella. After the visit of the Palazzo, a pleasant walk leads to the gardens, which are a classic example of an “Italian Garden” of the 1600’s. is the largest island of the three and is known for its botanical garden full of rare plants and exotic flowers. Peacocks, parrots and all kinds of pheasant live freely in the garden and thus create the impression of a tropical paradise. On the (the “Fishermen Island”) you will have the chance to admire the pictur- esque village inhabited by a small community still devoted to fishing.

Isole Borromee www.isoleborromee.it

This special roundtrip starts in Locarno then takes you by boat down the lake to the magical atmos- phere of the Isole Borromeo and the beautiful lakeshore town of Stresa. From one returns to Locarno on the romantic Centovallina train, which passes through the delightful scenery of the Centovalli valley. The tour can also be done in the opposite direction.

Lago Maggiore Express www.lagomaggioreexpress.com

19 Mountain Transportation

In Orselina near the Madonna del Sasso church is the station of the cableway to Cardada. The natural terrace in Cardada offers a breathtak- ing view over the Lake Maggiore. A two-seater chairlift runs up to Cimetta. From the platform ground, the 360° panoramic view goes from the Maggia river delta between Locarno and Ascona (the lowest point of Switzerland), to the alpine massif (the highest point of Switzerland). The restaurants and huts welcome guests with regional dishes. Sport: running and walking trails, orienteering, mountain bike trail, paragliding.

Cardada www.cardada.ch

From the valley bottom, in the graceful village of Verdasio in the Centovalli, two small cableways depart from both valley sides: one to Rasa and the second one to Monte Comino. Rasa is a wonder ful village situated on a magnifi- cent natural terrace and surrounded by vast pastures and thick woods: a real jewel! Mount Comino instead is placed on the other side of the valley and is made up of a cluster of “rustici” (traditional local stone huts), scattered over the mountain. Close by are both the gracious church of “Madonna della Segna” and the nearby bog, a biotope of national importance. Both villages can only be accessed by cableway or on foot and offer sleeping and eating arrange- ments from spring to fall.

Excursion to Rasa and Monte Comino www.ascona-locarno.com/excursions

Bosco Gurin the only “German speaking” village of Ticino is one of Switzerland’s most charming villages. Situated on 1503 meters above sealevel, it is the highest mountain village in Ticino. Surrounded by magnificent peaks, like the Wand- fluhhorn (Pizzo Biela) – the highest summit of the Bosco Gurin valley, the view is open towards the Maggia Valley. This panoramic scenic beauty can be best admired from the alps and peaks above the village, that one can reach by hiking, biking, or also with the chairlift, that leads skiers into the lovely skiarea, but also runs in summer. Down in the village, or up on the terrace of the cozy Grossalp hut – Bosco Gurin is a peaceful place in harmony with the nature around.

Bosco Gurin www.ascona-locarno.com/excursions

20 Cardada – Cimetta Cardada

The Onsernone Valley is one of the most evocative and mysterious valleys of Ticino. Dense forests, spectacular gorges and a wild river characterize it. The valley is accessible through a winding road, which passes by neat little villages with buildings of great architectonic interest. From the village of one can easily and comfortably take a cableway to the Alp of Salei, which offers a natural scenery of immense beauty and a beautiful alpine lake. On the Alp of Salei is a mountain hut where one can stay overnight and enjoy excellent traditional Ticinese food.

Excursion to Salei www.ascona-locarno.com/excursions

Excursion to Cavagnoli Lake. Whisked up by the cableway in less than a quarter of an hour to the foot of the Basodino glacier, one strolls along a pleasant path towards the Lielpe valley. The rugged beauty of the surround- ing Alpine valley is enhanced by exceptional fauna and flora. Having crossed through the summer pastures and walked beside the crystal-clear waters of Lake Bianco, one climbs the last stretch of the path leading to the Cavagnoli dam. After admiring the majestic peaks all around, one can enjoy a well-deserved refreshment at the Albergo Robiei restaurant on the return.

Robiei www.robiei.ch

The Funicular is an ideal starting point to reach the hill above Locarno. The Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso, on a hillside overlooking the town of Locarno, can be reached in about five minutes by funicular, which leaves from the Ramogna near the railway station.

Madonna del Sasso www.ascona-locarno.com/culture

21 Mountain Excursions

Be amazed by a panoramic and sun-kissed excursion, suitable for everyone. This itinerary, which takes you from Locarno Monti to Contra, will spoil you with magnificent views over Lake Maggiore and picturesque sights. You pass through a pretty chestnut tree wood and ancient pastures, crossing the humpback bridge crossing the Navegna stream and the “Capèla rota”. In short, an itinerary packed full of surprises!

Collina Collina Alta: Distance: 6.7 km Hiking time: 3 h amazing views over Lake Maggiore Difficulty: Average

Get ready to enter the renowned Centovalli by exploring the “market way”, the ancient mule-track which was once travelled to reach the trading hub of Locarno. You will come across both Parco dei Mulini, a place rich with fascinating remnants from rural society, as well as Verdasio’s ancient aristocratic homes. This is a route rich with history which concludes in , where you can admire the tallest bell tower in Ticino.

The “Market Way” Distance: 12 km Hiking time: 5 h between and Intragna Difficulty: average

Put yourself in the shoes of the Valle Onsernone farmers who, during the Middle-Ages, trod the ancient mule-track called the “Via delle Vose” to reach the valley floor, Ascona harbour and the Locarno market for trading purposes. Follow in their footsteps and experience the remarkable heritage present all along this fascinating route. Finally enjoy some time in the pretty village of Intragna and admire the tallest bell tower anywhere in Ticino.

From Loco to Intragna Distance: 5.3 km Hiking time: 3 h 15 on the “Via delle Vose” Difficulty: easy

22 Monte Gambarogno

Pass through the path from the Neggia alpage which takes you to the traditional village of . During the trek, taste fresh cheese produced on the alpage and enjoy the exceptional views over Lake Maggiore from a different perspective: Monte Gambarogno. In Indemini, you will be amazed by the peace and tranquillity which reigns over the village, which is sure to charm you too being built entirely of rough stone.

Neggia, Mount Gambarogno, Distance: 7.5 km Hiking time: 3 h Indemini: stunning views Difficulty: average

Thanks to the ethnographic Revöira itinerary, you can hike over one of the many “transhumance” routes. You can travel back to a time when men and animals used to move their home from season to season and struggled to find water. You will discover their ancient water system and the monolithic tanks where “golden blue” was collected. Finally, you will be amazed by the emerald green waters of the Verzasca river.

Lavertezzo and the “Revöira” Distance: 8,7 km Hiking time: 3 h ethnographic path Difficulty: easy

Get ready to explore the territory where the ancient Walser people used to pasture their cattle. You will cross fields and idyllic pastures, and discover alpine ponds and wonderous precipices. You will find yourself in an exception- ally beautiful environment where you can admire alpine roses and a multitude of insects. And the finale, the marvellous spectacle of the three glacial lakes: the Ender See, the Schwarzsee and the Üssar See, guaranteed to leave you speechless.

Bosco Gurin Distance: 10,4 km Hiking time: 5 h and the three magnificent alpine lakes Difficulty: difficult

23 Family Activities

A new entertaining treasure hunt in the charming village of Ascona will complete the already existing and very attractive offer for families. Starting from Summer 2017 the four Ascona-Locarno treasure hunts will lead to the discovery of the most enchanting corners of the region: from the top of the Cardada-Cimetta mountain to the Brissago Is- lands going through the Old Town of Locarno and the cobblestone alleys and squares of Ascona.

Treasure Hunt www.ascona-locarno.com/family

The Adventure Park Gordola is an acrobatic park hanging in the air and integrated in the sport area in Gordola. Through the permanently installed cables and wooden and roped air platforms, the Park allows the visitors to undertake a route among trees in all safety, where balance, concentration, coordination and partly strength are indispensable. The Park makes young people and adults recon- nect with nature, escape from daily life and feel the sense of adventure and happiness while spending time with friends and the family. The Park suggests new forms of fun and enter- tainment which are natural and eco-friendly in all safety.

Adventure Park www.parcoavventura.ch

Nowadays, professional falconers let us observe birds of prey per forming acrobatic flights, in an effort to renew interest in the ancient ar t of falconry, which has been fascinating humanity for centuries. During the performance, while the birds are fly- ing, the falconer tells the history of falconry and explains how important birds of prey are to the preservation of the entire ecosystem. The per- formance includes an original Spanish horseback riding demonstration.

Falconeria www.falconeria.ch

24 The new “Lido di Locarno”, located on the shores of the beautiful Lago Maggiore (Lake Maggiore), was opened in October 2009. The lido is a veritable oasis for all fans of water-related sports, fun and spa activities. The new Lido is open all year round, whatever the weather. Its facilities include numerous indoor and outdoor pools, an Olympic swimming pool, a thermal spa, a fun pool with a variety of games and four fantastic water slides. It is one of the most modern swimming and spa facilities in Ticino.

Lido Locarno www.lidolocarno.ch

Splash e Spa Tamaro, an innovative new tourist attraction, unique of its kind, is the first water- park covering more than 10,000m2 dedicated to leisure and well-being, offering aquatic leisure activities together with Spa and Wellness treatments. The Attractions – Splash e Spa Tamaro boast more than 7,000m2 of Splash and 3,000 m2 of Spa incorporated under three separate Domes. Aquatic activities, Spa and Wellness treatments, are all available in a single complex open, 365 days a year. Access and Visibility – Easily accessible by both public (300 m from the train station and bus stop) and private (local road and motorway) transport. It stands 200 m from the Rivera exit on the Milan –St Gotthard A2 motorway and can be reached in just 60 minutes from Milan. Splash e Spa Tamaro www.splashespa.ch

Half day, full day or multi-day Trekking tours with 7 lamas through the marvelous scenery of the future «Parco Nazionale del Locarnese». Starting points are: Monte Comino in the Centovalli (May to October) and Monte Novella (October to May), Losone-Arcegno. On the trek, the llamas will carry your luggage in special saddlebags. This simplifies the planning of the tours that include meals and overnight stays in natural surroundings: the animals will carry the entire baggage. Experience shows us that the kids do not com- plain about the trek being to strenuous, quite the contrary: at the end of the journey they are sad to leave their accompanying llamas behind.

Lamatrekking Ticino www.lamatrekkingticino.ch

25 Gastronomy & Wine

There are many different opportunities to relish delicious local specialties or appetizing gastronomic dishes: grottos, typical rustic restaurants that offer a simple but authentic cuisine; more modern and trendy restaurants with a refined atmosphere. Among the specialties of the Ticinese cuisine one finds polenta with braised meat, minestrone, mushroom risotto, game meat, local cold meats, excellent mountain cheese and traditional bread cake – all delicacies which are still cooked following traditional recipes. Tickle your palate!

Gastronomy www.ascona-locarno.com/gastronomy

Ticino is rich with local produce. Extraordinary and characteristic cow and goat cheeses come from the valleys and mountains. The typical “formaggini” are eaten fresh and served with a dash of fresh-grounded pepper and olive oil: they are an all-time favorite. The list of excellent cold meats is long: mortadella, luganighe, coppa, lard and bacon are only a few among them. In fall the chestnut trees, which fill the woods, offer their fruit, which is used for the production of flour, bread, sweets and even ice-cream. Local vines produce fine grapes – among them one should mention the famous Merlot – which, through the hands of experts, are transformed into excellent wines and grappa. Local Products

More than forty Ticino wine cellars are ready to welcome you for a pleasant wine tasting session of their best wines. Not only excellent merlot wine, but also new mixtures of different grapes, the result of a high-quality production. Seize the opportunity to discover the Ticino winemaking tradition and innovation, by combin- ing your meetings with a visit to the sunny vineyards and the picturesque wine cellars.

Wine Tasting

26 Wine Cellars

Name Tel/Mobile E-mail/Internet People Languages

Locarno, Ascona and surroundings

Azienda Vitivinicola Chiappini T +41 91 786 80 86 [email protected] Max 30 I/D/F/ev.E CH–6614 Brissago M +41 79 621 34 02

Azienda Vitivinicola Paolo Hefti M +41 79 509 83 52 [email protected] Max 20 I/D/F/E CH–6653 www.heftivini.ch

Vitivinicola Poroli Daniele T +41 91 792 12 59 Max 8 I/D/F/SP CH–6648 Minusio

Cantina dell’Orso T +41 91 785 80 20 [email protected] Max 50 I/D/F/E CH–6612 Ascona M +41 79 620 74 30 www.orsovini.ch

Cantina San Giorgio M +41 79 418 61 56 [email protected] Max 10/15 I/D/F CH–6616 Losone www.cantinasangiorgio.ch

Chiodi Ascona SA T +41 91 791 56 56 [email protected] Max 40 I/D/F CH–6612 Ascona www.chiodi.ch

Terreni alla Maggia SA T +41 91 792 33 11 [email protected] Max 35 I / D / F / E CH–6612 Ascona www.terreniallamaggia.ch

Vini Delea T +41 91 791 08 17 [email protected] Max 150 I / D / F / E CH–6616 Losone www.delea.ch

Valle Maggia Azienda Vitivinicola T +41 91 753 18 63 [email protected] Max 8-10 I/D/F/E CH–6673 Maggia M +41 79 689 75 62 www.rombolau.ch

Tenero and

Azienda Cà di Ciser T +41 91 745 27 54 [email protected] Max 20 I/D/P/E CH–6647 www.cadiciser.ch

Cantina Böscioro T +41 91 859 25 37 [email protected] Max 45 I/D/F CH–6516 Piano M +41 79 337 74 14

Cantina Carrara M +41 78 639 10 09 [email protected] Max 30 I/D/F/E CH–6596 Gordola

Cantina del Nonno T +41 91 745 38 78 [email protected] Max 10/15 I/D/F CH–6596 Gordola Gaggiole F +41 91 745 68 76

Cantina Ramelli T +41 91 859 27 45 [email protected] Max 60/100 I/D/F CH–6515 M +41 79 337 25 18 www.cantinaramelli.ch

La Segrisola T +41 91 743 05 53 [email protected] Max 20 I/D/F CH–6615 Gudo M +41 79 488 01 37

Matasci Vini SA T +41 91 735 60 11 [email protected] Max 25 I/D/F CH–6598 Tenero www.matasci-vini.ch

Pian Marnino T +41 91 859 09 60 [email protected] Max 45 I/D/F/E CH–6515 Gudo M +41 79 859 09 64 www.agriturismo.ch

Gambarogno Cantina il Cavaliere SA T +41 91 858 32 67 [email protected] Max 30 I/D/F/E CH–6594 Gambarogno-Contone M +41 78 712 07 22 www.ilcavaliere.ch

Visiting days only by appointment

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Originally from the tropical areas of Asia, the camellia is a plant which acclimatized perfectly to the Lake Maggiore region. In the gardens of old villas one can find specimens of rare beauty, more than a hundred years old. The botanic patrimony is extremely rich, thanks also to the incredible variety of plants which, during the blooming period, make Spring on the Lake Maggiore unique. Locarno celebrates the beauty of the camellia every year at the beginning of Spring with an important exhibition of more than 250 different varieties. The exhibition is hosted by the Camellia Park in Locarno, inaugurated in 2005 during the World Congress of the International Camellia Society. March-april Camelie Locarno www.camellia.ch

La Parola e l’immagine The Festival del film Locarno’s spring event proposes three days of film screenings, meetings and debates with guests of international fame.

Eventi letterari Monte Verità The fifth edition of the festival Eventi letterari Monte Verità,with the title “the places of utopia, will focus on imaginary and real travel with guests of international fame.

March / La Parola e l’immagine, pardo.ch Primavera Locarnese April / Eventi letterari, eventiletterari.ch

A day of free leisure activity that can be spent on a bike, skating or on foot along a distance that is entirely closed to motorized traffic. Experience the happy atmosphere on a track of approximately 50 km, which runs between Locarno and Bellinzona: a wonderful itinerary that connects the Lake Maggiore region, following along the Piano di Magadino, to the . Along the way there are also various entertainment points, food stalls and other parallel activities. The pace and distance can be chosen freely, and you can enter and exit the course at any point.

April SlowUp Ticino www.slowup-ticino.ch

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Let’s meet tonight, all night long! Entertainment, poetry, music, gastronomy, art and mystery are the main ingredients of this big unique Ticino event which, since its first edition in 2006, has kept growing, gaining more and more success and interest in all of southern Switzerland, bringing tens of thousands visitors to Locarno every year. Locarno’s “White night” begins at dusk and goes through to dawn. People meet outdoors in the well-lit piazzas and streets in the historic part of town or indoors in theatres, restaurants, cafés and museums. Most shops remain open all night. Throughout the town, concerts, shows and all kinds of special activities are organized.

May Notte Bianca Locarno www.nottebiancalocarno.ch

Initiated in 2004, the Street Artists Festival of Ascona immediately gained the sympathy of its public and soon imposed itself in the busy agenda of the region. The festival takes place at Pentecost and lasts four days, offering more than 120 free shows for all ages. Actors, dancers, jugglers, acrobats, fire-eaters, musicians and clowns perform in the magic atmosphere of Ascona’s lakefront and after each show pass their hat around the generous public. Masha Dimitri and Emmanuel Pouilly are the artistic directors of the event, while the public awards the best performing groups. The festival is inspiring and a true discovery.

Pentecost Street artists festival www.artistidistrada.ch

The Ascona Jazz festival is one of the main jazz events of Europe, with the participation of more than 180 artists, 150 concerts, 200 hours of music and 60,000 spectators. The nine most entertain- ing days of the year in Ascona are definitely a must! The offer includes special shows, brass band parades, jam sessions and a great number of musicians directly from the capital of jazz, New Orleans. First initiated in 1985 the festival has a special bond with the city in Louisiana. All the most important artists of New Orleans in the past twenty years have performed in Ascona along with some of the most important figures of the international classical jazz scene. Dixie, blues, soul, R&B and gospel complete the program of the festival. June – July JazzAscona www.jazzascona.ch

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Magadino and its church held this organ festival for the first time on 1963. The brilliant success of that first edition was that the organizers found the motivation and stimulus to continue the experience which has now lasted for almost 50 years. On 1985 the constituent assembly approved the constitution of the Magadino International Organ Music Festival Association and so ensured the necessary continuity f or this Magadino institution. The concerts are enriched by a guiding theme and organ interpretation courses and competitions have even been organized by introducing the maestros Guy Bovet and Paolo Crivellaro to the artistic committee. July Magadino International Organ Music Festival www.organ-festival.ch

With Moon and Stars the great music scene is back in the Lake Maggiore area. During 10 days in July, Locarno becomes the Montreux of Southern Switzerland. In the extraordinary background of the Piazza Grande international pop and rock stars perform in front of thousands of fans. Bryan Adams, Zucchero, Depeche Mode, Ben Harper, Joe Cocker, Amy Macdonald,Alanis Morissette, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay, Lenny Kravitz, Jamiroquai, Mark Knopfler are only some of the guests present at the event the past few years. Unforgettable evenings of concerts that make an entire city, if not the whole of Switzerland, sing and dance!

July Moon and Stars www.moonandstars.ch

During the hot Summer Ticino evenings in the squares of Vallemaggia “the magic valley” Blues melodies fill the skies, thanks to this open-air Blues event featuring both national and interna- tional bands. Thanks also to the original concept which married quality music and stunning locations, this 'itinerant' festival has found itself a secure place among the most important events in the region. Uriah Heep, Status Quo, Barclay James Harvest, Popa hubby, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Joan Armatrading and Rick Wakeman represent just a handful of the important names who have performed the Vallemaggia stages.

July – August Vallemaggia Magic Blues www.magicblues.ch

Polo has been played for over 2000 years: the Symbiosis between the horseman and his pony, the speed and the elegance of the action, give this sport a unique flair. Now Polo finally makes its appearance in Ascona and southern Switzerland. In fact, in December 2009 the Polo Club Ascona was officially established. Polo Club Ascona announces the HUBLOT POLO CUP ASCONA – International Tournament of arena polo, every year in July, on the premises of Ascona’s old airport, with 4 international polo teams participating.

July Polo Cup Ascona www.poloclubascona.ch 30 Events

At Locarno’s spacious lakefront all the magic of fireworks on a warm July evening attracts 30,000 people for one of Switzerland’s most impressive pyrotechnic shows. Furthermore, a rich side program during an entire weekend offers live music in the open in different corners of the city, air acrobatics, parachute demonstration, games for children and the opportunity of tasting food from all over the world. Lights and Shadows takes its audience through the late night and wraps the city in a joyful whirl of people, colors, sounds and scents.

July Summer night Dream www.ascona-locarno.com/events

World-class horses and riders surrounded by a classy atmosphere meet every year at the end of July in the exclusive resort of Ascona. This is the fascinating and exclusive world of the horse-jump meetings. One of the most prestigious competitions of Switzerland is the CSI Ascona. The most important competition is the “Gran Premio Ascona”, which concludes the CSI Ascona and is held traditionally on a Sunday afternoon. This event is held since 1993 and among its winners are Olympic and world champions such as John Whitaker, Nick Skelton, Otto Becker and Dirk Hauser, the Swiss Markus Fuchs, Beat Röthlisberger and Hansueli Sprunger.

July CSI Ascona, Horse-Jump Competition www.csi-ascona.ch

“Verzasca Country Festival” was created in 2005 to promote country music in Ticino, hosted country style in , Valley Verzasca. The first band plays “Blue Grass”; the roots of country. Next, traditional “New Country”; finally an energetic “Country Rock” band. The festival starts with local lumberjacks, sculpturing with chainsaws. Games, lottery, a small market selling local products and Line Dancers that involve the public. Harley Davidson Club Ticino exhibits their motorcycles. BBQ and saloons well stocked! Thanks to generous sponsors publicity costs ect. are covered, there for free entry. This event takes place the first Saturday in August, weather permitting! it Country! August Verzasca Country Festival www.ascona-locarno.com/events

After Cannes, Berlin and Venice it is one of the most important film festivals in the world. In the sixty-five years it has hosted stars such as Marlene Dietrich, famous directors like Vittorio De Sica and has promoted talents such as Stanley Kubrick in their first steps in the international scene. A festival of discoveries, each year Locarno assigns the prestigious Pardo d’oro to the best movie of the international competition. Visited by almost 160,000 spectators and by thousands of journalists and guests, it is a cultural event of international importance. The evening showings on the giant screen in the Piazza Grande in front of up to 8,000 viewers are absolutely unique.

August Festival del film Locarno www.pardolive.ch 31 Events

The classical music festival represent a recurring and very much appreciated date on the annual events calendar, a reference point for all classical music lovers. In over 60 years almost every internationally recognized artist has performed in Ascona at least once. Between the end of August and mid October it offers about fifteen concerts that take place in two churches with excellent acoustic features. The 2013 edition the event was presented in a new form following the innovative vision of Artistic Director Francesco Piemontesi. Among the novelties the introduction of a series of “Débuts” to promote young talents and a series of music conferences.

August – October Settimane Musicali of Ascona www.settimane-musicali.ch

Locarno’s Triathlon takes place every year in early September, with over 1’500 athletes coming from all over Switzerland and abroad. The com- petitionis among the most important in the region and is divided in three categories, ranging from the Olympic distance both hardest Medium Distance as well as the most popular Mini Triathlon. It also holds the Kids Triathlon, a relay race for children. The races begin in Locarno with the swimming and cycling distances all the way up to the Maggia Valley and continueing with the running distance. In the meantime various activities are organized beside the sports event.

September Triathlon www.3locarno.ch

The fall gastronomic weeks of Lake Maggiore and surrounding valleys, with over 50 local restaurants participating, is organized every year from mid September to the end of October. According to renowned gastronomic guides, one of Ticino’s trademarks are the osterie, grottos and family-run taverns, which offer delicious, traditional menus with seasonal products. Bread cake, chestnuts, game, local sausages, brasato, polenta, and risotto, are cooked following tradi- tional recipes. All of which may be accompanied by a good boccalino of Ticinese Merlot, followed by digestives as Nocino or local Grappa.

September – October Gastronomic Autumn www.ascona-locarno.com/events

At the beginning of October, the Chestnut and Autumn Festival will take place in Ascona. Visitors are invited to taste over 2000 kg of chestnuts roasted on the fire by the local maronatt as well as various chestnut-based delicacies such as jams, honeys and cakes and a host of the re- gion's traditional food and wine products. Polenta and mortadella or gorgonzola will be served at lunch time and many concerts will entertain the public during the afternoon.

October Chestnut and Autumn Festival www.amascona.ch 32 Events

The Ascona-Locarno Marathon represents a unique occasion for visiting the region of Lake Maggiore in its stunning scenery as it takes on its vivid autumn colours. Suggestive places such as the Piazza Grande in Locarno – both starting and finish point of the marathon – and the famous lakefront promenade of Ascona will be part of the race. Participants may choose among the contests of Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.0975 km) and 10km distance, according to their own physical conditions and actual abilities.

October Ascona-Locarno Marathon www.ascona-locarno-marathon.ch

In Locarno Christmas presents are opened already at the end of November. For Santa Clause day the city center is filled with lights, colors, music and entertainment. The Piazza Grande puts on its festive attire and in the shadow of a giant Christmas tree children and adults can ice-skate. One can rent skates, have a drink with friends at the temporary “Igloo-bar” and while children are watched by skate-sitters, one can stroll and shop in the Piazza. This is Locarno on Ice! Speciality food chalets and a New Year’s Eve party complete the winter season’s offer.

December – January Locarno on Ice www.locarnoonice.ch

More events www.ascona-locarno.com/events

1st January Pentecost September Fireworks, Ascona „Brocante“ antiques market, Locarno Walking Ticino & Ladies Run, Locarno Swiss Beach Volleyball Tours, Locarno Tasty Week ,Locarnese February Fish Festival, Brissago The Singing Courtyards, Locarno Ascona Film festival May - June October February - March „Sapori Ticino“ – Ticino Int. Day & Night, Parachuting, Magadino Carnival with „risotto“ meal , Ascona Carnival „La stranociada“, Locarno June December Skyrace, Lodrino and Christmas Markets and concerts March Lago MAggiore and Valley Region Burbaglio, Fish Festival, Muralto July Tortelli Festival, Locarno The International Cliff Diving Championship Ponte Brolla March - April „Interntional Classic - Ticino Musica“ Easter Concert, Ascona Collegio Papio Ascona and Locarno Camellia and Magnolias, Vairano Open Air Cinema, Gambarogno Camellia Conterts, Locarno Fireworks, Brissago

May 1St August Festival Leoncavallo, classic concerts, Fireworks, Ascona Brissago Lake crossing, Brissago

Ascension Day August Strawberry Festival, Locarno „Gusta il Borgo“ Enogastronomic walking day, Ascona LocarnoFolk, Locarno Rombo Days, Harley-Davidson Meeting Locarno Welcome to the Wellness Destination! ascona-locarno.com/wellness Museums

Name Tel/Mobile E-mail/Internet Description

Locarno Ghisla Art Collection t+41 91 751 01 52 [email protected] Fondation of modern and contemporary Via Ciseri 3, CH–6600 Locarno www.ghisla-art.ch art.

Locarno Municipal and Archaeological Museum t+41 91 756 31 80 [email protected] Archaeological roman remains from the Castello Visconteo, CH–6600 Locarno www.locarno.ch region.

Municipal Fine Arts Museum t+41 91 756 31 85 [email protected] Temporary exhibitions. Pinacoteca Casa Rusca, CH–6600 Locarno

Ascona

Epper Museum t+41 91 791 19 42 [email protected] Works of Ignaz e Mischa Epper and Tem- Casa Epper, CH–6612 Ascona www.museo-epper.ch porary exhibitions.

Ascona Municipal Museum of Modern Art t+41 91 759 81 40 [email protected] Museum of Modern Art. Palazzo Pancaldi, CH–6612 Ascona www.museoascona.ch

Museum San Materno t +41 91 759 81 60 [email protected] Art collection of the Foundation for Culture Via Losone 10, CH–6612 Ascona www.museoascona.ch Kurt and Barbara Alten.

Museo Parrocchiale, Oratorio S.Fabiano t+41 91 791 35 21 www.parrocchiaascona.ch Archaeological remains from the regional e Sebastiano, CH–6612 Ascona m+41 76 533 47 64 sacred picture.

Brissago

Museum Ruggero Leoncavallo t+41 91 793 02 42 [email protected] Testimonies of the operas and the life of the CH–6614 Brissago www.leoncavallo.ch eponymous composer

Centovalli and Valle Onsernone

Regional Museum of Centovalli and Pedemonte t+41 91 796 25 77 [email protected] Regional museum and bell tower. Casa Magetti, CH–6655 Intragna www.museocentovallipedemonte.ch

Onsernone Museum t+41 91 797 10 70 [email protected] Onsernonese museum and mill. Casa Degiorgi, CH–6661 Loco www.onsernone.ch

Comedy Museum t+41 91 796 25 44 [email protected] Objects connected to comical theatre, the Teatro Dimitri, CH–6653 Verscio www.teatrodimitri.ch circus and the clown figure.

Valle Maggia Museum Walserhaus t +41 91 754 18 19 [email protected] Traditions of the Walser people: the moun- 6685 Bosco Gurin www.walserhaus.ch tain community par excellence.

Valmaggia Museum t+41 91 754 13 40 [email protected] Maggia Valley Museum. Palazzo Franzoni, CH–6675 t+41 91 754 23 68 www.museovalmaggia.ch

Tenero and Valle Verzasca

Mulino e Centralina elettrica t+41 91 746 17 77 www.museovalverzasca.ch Mill and crafts cente Museum. CH–6636 m+41 79 465 41 35

Museum of the wine Matasci t+41 91 735 60 11 [email protected] Wine Museum. Via Verbano 6, CH–6598 Tenero www.matasci-vini.ch

Museum Odro t +41 91 745 48 15 [email protected] Home of Luigi Berri (1904-1988), CH–6632 www.verzasca.ch he left the home where he’d lived intact.

Verzasca Valley Museum t+41 91 746 17 77 www.verzasca.com/museo Verzasca Valley Museum. Casa Genardini, CH–6637 Sonogno

Gambarogno

Museum of the firefighters t +41 91 795 11 21 [email protected] Museum with uniforms and firefighter CH–6573 Magadino www.pompierigambarogno.ch equipment of the past.

35 Sport Activities & Wellness

For all of those who are interested in playing golf, the region offers exceptional possibilities. In Ascona you’ll find the historical and exclusive 18-hole course of the Golf Club Patriziale Ascona, only a few steps away from the lake. Losone instead offers the Golf Le Gerre - a course with 18 holes - which includes a picturesque view on the surrounding hills and mountains. In Losone you’ll furthermore find the Sake Golf Academy, a miniature golf course where participants can try their hands and gain confidence at the sport. Finally, Locarno offers a Golf school with 9-hole course and a driving range.

Golf www.ascona-locarno.com/golf

The region around Locarno and Ascona offers numerous itineraries which are ideal to discover the area’s beauties: peaceful country roads winding through the enchanting landscape of this region placed between lake and mountains; alleys through the old parts of town where one finds places of historical and artistic importance; pedestrian zones alongside the lake – relaxing and peaceful oases. For the sportier cyclists however there are plenty of possibilities to discover the more characteristic villages by going up through the surrounding enchanted valleys where one is rewarded with the breathtaking nature and with a delicious lunch in one of the many typical grottos! Specific maps are available to follow all the different itineraries.

Biking www.ascona-locarno.com/bike

With its network of paths of more than 400 km, the region is a real paradise for lovers of walking and hiking. Only by taking the cableway from the hills of Locarno to Cardada-Cimetta one has access to countless paths and spectacular mountain landscapes with beautiful views over the lake, valleys and Alps. The region’s offer of walking paths is suitable for all types of excursions, from the more easy walks in the surrounding woods and hills to the longer and more demanding walks on the mountains and through the more hidden valleys. Discover the region’s flourishing nature; rich of glimpses, sounds and perfumes that will make you love it!

Hiking & Walking www.ascona-locarno.com/excursions 36 Thanks to their enviable position along Lake Maggiore, Ascona, Locarno and Brissago offer a large variety of water sports. Along the tidy beaches and green areas one can, for example, relax, sunbathe or take a refreshing swim in the clean water of the lake. The different public lidos offer sand beaches, modern swimming pools, slides and relaxation areas and represent a valid offer for those who want to swim and have fun. Sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing and wakeboarding are only a few of the many offers to enjoy the lake in an active way.

Water Sports www.ascona-locarno.com/water

What is better than a Hamam, a massage in a pleasent atmosphere or a regenerating bath in a wonderful swimming pool after a long day at work or in one’s free time? Many hotels in the region have luxurious spas; among them the 5 star hotels in Ascona belong to the best-equipped ones in Switzerland. The Lido Locarno, with its different indoor swimming pools and a fully equipped fitness centre. The Termali Salini & Spa Locarno is exclusively reserved for adults. The spa is divided into 3 zones: Saunas, Baths and Gastronomy.

Let yourself be embraced!

Wellness www.ascona-locarno.com/wellness

Whether on the ground, in the water or in the air, the region is fully equipped for the lovers of adrenaline. On the Verzasca damn you will find one of the world’s most famous Bungee Jumping centres, famous thanks to its presence in James Bond’s Goldeneye: a 220 meter jump into thin air! In numerous villages in the valleys one can take advantage of a wild territory and of the many watercourses and try out canyoning. At the small airport of Magadino one finds a parachuting centre from where one can jump from 3,000 meters over the Lake Maggiore: an unforgettable experience! Among the other gripping offers you will find paragliding (from Cardada), Rafting and hundreds of Canyons for the canyoning lovers (the Eldorado Ticino).

Extreme Sports www.ascona-locarno.com 37 Entertainment & Nightlife

Although the region’s localities are not so big, the nightlife of Ascona and Locarno is quite lively, especially during spring and summer. There are numerous restaurants where one can spend a pleasant evening surrounded by a friendly atmosphere and taste the typical Ticinese dishes or enjoy a more international cuisine. Locals love to spend time on terraces having a good glass of wine, enjoying the lake’s breeze and watching the people strolling in the piazzas or in the characteristic alleys. Finally, for those who enjoy music and a night out, there are plenty of bars and discos that also offer performances by live bands.

Evening Events www.ascona-locarno.com/lifestyle

Casino Locarno is located in an historical building right in the city centre, a short walk away from the world renowned Piazza Grande. The casino is open every day from 11:00 to 03:00 am (04:00 am on week-ends). Our gaming offer includes 150 newest genereation slot-machines, Roulette, Black-Jack, Stud Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold’em tables. Two bars, the restaurant “Le Bistrò” as well as a theatre round up the offer. Explanations on the games for groups and individuals are available upon request. Individuals over the age of 18 are allowed to enter presenting an official form of identification. Dress code smart / casual.

Casinò Locarno www.casinolocarno.ch

Vanilla Club: the night club par excellence. One of a kind, Vanilla Club sees itself as the Mecca of night-time musical entertainment. Enjoy the most innovative sounds around with a line-up of international artists featuring the best DJs on the planet as well as guests from the world of show business and the international jet set. The venue offers six different areas divided by musical styles, all thought out carefully down to the smallest detail. Inside our disco we have only one rule: have fun and enjoy yourself! This unique disco offers you the season’s most trendy events.

Vanilla Club www.vanillaclub.com 38 Beach Lounge Blu Restaurant & Lounge www.beachascona.ch www.blu-locarno.ch

Sport Café Locarno Lido Ascona www.sportcafelocarno.ch www.lidoascona.com

Seven sea lounge Club Seventy7 www.seven.ch www.seven.ch

Pix Club Rotonda www.enjoygroup.ch www.rotonda.ch 39 Shopping

Possibilities for a shopping spree abound on the shores of Lake Maggiore, a region which already back in the Roman age was an important commercial and trade center. Locarno’s Piazza Grande, one of the grandest in Switzerland, sets the stage with its porticos in Lombard style. Take a stroll to the nearby old town and discover shops and numerous boutiques. The picturesque village of Ascona, nestled in an intriguing network of alleys and squares offers temptations of all kinds: elegant boutiques featuring major international brands, local artefacts and art galleries.

Ascona & Locarno www.ascona-locarno.com/shopping

Local markets are very popular in the Mediterranean regions and also abound in the towns and villages around Lake Maggiore: Tuesday along Ascona’s lakeshore and Thursday in Locarno’s Piazza Grande. In nearby Italy, Wednesday is market day in and Sunday in . All kinds of local products are offered: cheeses, cold cuts, wine, bread, honey, pastries and sweets. Don’t forget the numerous antiques and flowers on display.

Local Markets www.ascona-locarno.com/shopping

FoxTown, the biggest factory-stores-centre in Southern Europe, is located in Mendrisio, only 15 km from Lugano. The nice fox symbolises a “city of good deals”, where 160 stores, carrying 250 well-known brands, such as clothing, sporting goods, home appliances, fashion-accessories and gifts sell their product at attractive prices, with discounts varying between 30% and 70%.

Foxtown Outlet www.foxtown.ch 40 Lugano

Ticino Highlights

Once seen from the south as the “key to the Alps” and from the north as the “key to Italy”, Bellinzona still today reveals to the traveller a rich historical and geographical heritage dating from the Middle Ages, which lives on behind the austere charm of this Lombard town lying in the Alpine approaches. Its importance as crossroads on the ancient Gotthard highway between the civilization and the Germanic world is plain to the eye. The alleys, squares, courtyards and old houses relate this to the passer-by, but above all it is the three majestic castles with their rugged splendour and incomparable strength that tell of centuries of history written by Romans, , Swiss and Milanese. Bellinzona www.bellinzonese-altoticino.ch

With its typically Mediterranean atmosphere surrounded by mountains and a splendid lake, Lugano combines all the characteristics of an elegant metropolis while maintaining the features of a small town. Besides being Switzerland’s third financial centre and an important conference, banking and business centre, it is also a city of parks and floral gardens, villas and historic buildings. The wide range of accommodation and numerous activities on offer make Lugano a paradise for every age group and target. Much of its success with tourists comes from the temperate climate, assisted by the presence of the lake, the mild seasons and a high percentage of sunny days.

Lugano www.lugano-tourism.ch

Whoever will get the chance to discover this generous region more in depth, will find a corner of paradise among enchanting landscapes, sweet and green hills colored with a constantly changing nature and which – through oaks, firs and birches – offers peaceful oases in which one can let oneself be cuddled in the most complete tranquility. The Mendrisiotto region is rich of contrasts and offers a pleasant stay in any season: in spring when nature’s strength explodes in the woods and gardens; in summer when one can seek some shade under the grotto’s pergolas or at the lakeside; in fall when the landscape is colored in the most warm tones and in winter when it’s mostly mild and no snow is on the ground.

Mendrisiotto and Basso Ceresio www.mendrisiottoturismo.ch 41 42 didascalia

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1 Hotel Eden Roc 14 Hotel Ibis

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3 Hotel Belvedere 16 Giardino Lago

4 Hotel Ascona 17 Palagiovani Ostello per la gioventù

5 Hotel Casa Berno 18 Hotel Rovere

6 Parkhotel Delta 1 Palexpo FEVI

7 Ramada Arcadia 2 Kursaal Locarno Sala del Teatro

8 Ramada La Palma 3 Società elettrica Sopracenerina

9 Hotel Sasso Boretto 4 Centro sportivo nazionale della gioventù di Tenero

10 Hotel America 1 Locanda Fior di Campo

11 Hotel Carcani 2 Hotel Isole di Brissago

12 Hotel Dell’Angelo 3 Teatro Dimitri

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44 General information

Hotel capacity Locarno, Ascona and surroundings

Category Hotels Rooms Beds 5 stars 6 284 556 4 stars 17 825 1572 3 stars 64 1766 3501 2 stars 20 320 627 1 stars 4 24 50 0-No class 95 1027 2249

Total 206 4246 8555

General conditions Rates The hotels are listed in alphabetic order within each category. Our All given rates are in Swiss Francs (CHF),per room, per day inclusive official Hotel Guide also lists the hotels not mentioned in this Sales breakfast continental or Buffet), service charges, touristic taxes are Manual and is available free of charge at Lake Maggiore Tourist not included. The currency conversion calculation CHF-EUR Office or at the nearest representative office of Switzerland Tourism. is based on the rate of the day.Price in EURO on request Individual and group bookings can be made directly with the Group rates apply to a minimum of 20 persons. Please apply directly hotels, with the Lake Maggiore Tourist office, through international to the hotel of your choice for special rates for individual long-stay Reservations system or the online booking of ascona-locarno.com. guests. General condition (bookings, conditions of payments, Rebates and The mentioned conditions are only indicative. commission) could be slightly different in each hotel. The Sales Manual only lists "Swiss Lodge" to 5 star hotels, for Please refer directly to the hotel’s conditions in order to make a budget categories please request our hotel list. booking.

Creative ideas arise in a unique atmosphere. Whether a conference, a seminar or merely a few days timeout to reflect on private or professional plans – the Hotel Eden Roc is the ideal place. The program of events suggests various flat-rate packages for everyone’s needs, from a beauty week to a management seminar. The modern and contemporary events facilities offer state of the art conference equipment and stunning views of beautiful Lake Maggiore. All of the multifunctional rooms comprise natural daylight, air conditioning and everything else required to make your seminar or event a Hotel Eden Roc success. Be inspired by the exclusive atmosphere and let Address Via Albarelle 16 Rooms 95 your guests give their best performance. CH–6612 Ascona Beds 188 Tel +41 (0)91 785 71 71 Closed Partial closure Fax +41 (0)91 785 71 43 January - end February [email protected] Reservations Amadeus; ETLM; Galileo; www.edenroc.ch z L S ( è ö B Sabre; Worldspan Manager Andreas Gartmann v R W # ‰ £ U Groups up to 160 people Meeting Room See page 63 T ü 4 ë 7 u S

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 230-570 on request CHF 290-680 on request

April – Mid-October CHF 290-780 on request CHF 400-890 on request Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

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45 Make yourself at home in this glamorous retreat. It's all in the name: this fashionable hotel sits in a southern parkland, just a short stroll from Lake Maggiore. Fragrant with lavender, broom, mimosa lemon and olive trees, the Mediterranean garden is the hotel's green heart, a place of enjoyment and quiet respite. Pools, daybeds and sun loungers, bars and lounges blend into the natural setting and invite relaxation and contemplation. Luxuriate in the stylish, comfortable ambience of our restaurants, serving everything from modern Mediterranean cuisine to flavours that explode like culinary fireworks. Find the space Hotel Giardino Ascona to breathe,re-energise and relax body and soul in the DIPIÙ SPA BY GIARDINO. Address Via del Segnale 10 Rooms 72 Welcome to the southern garden! CH–6612 Ascona Beds 144 Tel +41 (0)91 785 88 88 Closed November – March Fax +41 (0)91 785 88 99 Reservations SynXis, GDS, STC, Rate Timer [email protected] www.giardino-ascona.ch Groups 10 to 140 persons è ! # * ˘ ∏ ( Manager Wolfram Merkert Meeting Room See page 63 £ ö D v P T R } ‰ 4 O u ¡ U

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 335 on request CHF 445 on request

April – Mid-October CHF 445 on request CHF 555 on request Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group TM

January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 335 on request CHF 455 on request

April – Mid-October CHF 445 on request CHF 555 on request

In a peaceful setting the 4-star superior Hotel Belvedere has a magnificent view on Lake Maggiore and is only a few minutes away from the town centre by cable car or on foot. All rooms and suites are equipped comfortably according to modern standards. The “Oasi Spa” including an indoor swimming pool with open-air part, sauna, steam bath, laconium, table tennis, garden chess, pétanque and badminton, offers a variety of relaxing possibilities. Massage and beauty treatments on request. Banqueting facilities for family occasions, cocktails, Hotel Belvedere business lunches or special events up to 400 persons. The hotel also offers 5 conference rooms Address Via Ai Monti della Trinità 44 Rooms 89 up to 130 persons with modern infrastructure and CH–6600 Locarno equipment in order to grant Beds 174 Tel +41 (0)91 751 03 63 a successful event. Closed Open all year round Fax +41 (0)91 751 52 39 Reservations SynXis [email protected] www.belvedere-locarno.com Groups max 174 people Ò › L v T ö J Manager Gregor Beck Meeting Room See page 63 } D [ è ! P R 4 U # y é S ü

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 155-400 On request CHF 270-400 On request

April – Mid-October CHF 205-540 On request CHF 350-520 On request Price in EURO on request TM single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

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46 The hotel and seminar complex is situated on the hill above Ascona, immersed in a subtropical park and with a breathtaking view of lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains. The meeting rooms are air-conditioned and multimedia equipped. Heated swimming-pool, jacuzzi, sauna and 100 parking spaces complete the scene. Panoramic terrace-restaurant, new dressed "à la carte" restaurant Grotto and banqueting rooms holding up to 250 people. All guest rooms have modem connection, wireless-LAN, minibar and cable TV. Teambuilding, boat and valley trips, sports Hotel Ascona program with qualified instructors, wine tastings and cultural visits are amongst the activities Address Via Signor in Croce 1 Rooms 67 that we are happy to organise for our seminar CH–6612 Ascona Beds 120 guests. Daily delegate rates, seminar packages Tel +41 (0)91 785 15 15 on request. The conference facilities are free of Closed Open all year round Fax +41 (0)91 785 15 30 charge for bookings up to 15 guest rooms or more. Reservations Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, [email protected] Worldspan www.hotel-ascona.ch á ü 7 T # ¡ J Groups max 120 people Manager Andrea -Caroni ! u L v P ( ö Meeting Room See page 63 y * } O D ‰ ±

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 142 CHF 128 CHF 340 CHF 260

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 142 CHF 128 CHF 340 CHF 260

April – Mid-October CHF 163 CHF 150 CHF 380 CHF 300

The hotel, ideal for a holiday, seminars, workshops Meeting or other events in any season, set on the hill above Ascona, walking distance from the centre, surrounded by a tropical garden, enjoys a magnificient view of Incentives the lake and the surrounding mountains. Auf dem Hügel über Ascona gelegen, ist das Hotel ideal für Ferien, Seminare, Workshops und weitere C ongress Veranstaltungen in jeder Saison geeignet. Nahe zum Zentrum und umgeben von einem tropischen Garten, geniesst man über einer wunderschönen Sicht auf Events dem See und den umliegenden Bergen. lucasdesign.ch

Hotel Ascona Fam Biasca-Caroni Via Signor in Croce 1 CH-6612 Ascona +41 (0)91 785 15 15 www.hotel-ascona.ch [email protected]

47 A very popular hotel above Ascona with a magnificent view over Lake Maggiore. The hotel has an ideal meeting room with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Particularly suitable for seminars, and for those who consider internal and external well-being of great importance.

Conference services / conference secretariat / gastronomic refreshments / welcome desk / all-inclusive programme. Hotel Casa Berno

Address Via Gottardo Madonna 15 Rooms 58 CH–6612 Ascona Beds 100 Tel +41 (0)91 791 32 32 Closed November – February Fax +41 (0)91 792 11 14 Reservations HRS; Booking; Expedia; STC [email protected] www.casaberno.ch Groups from 20 to 40 people ¡ ü T ‰ } 7 á Manager Bruno Caratsch Meeting Room See page 63 J ( £ y L x R P ) u ∏ ö g ‹

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TM January / March – Mid-October / December closed closed closed closed

April – Mid-October CHF 200-260 CHF 190 CHF 250-550 CHF 230-480 Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

January / March – Mid-October / December closed closed closed closed

April – Mid-October CHF 200-260 CHF 200 CHF 250-550 CHF 230-480

Hotel open all year round, perfect for leisure and business. Ideally located in the green between Ascona and Locarno. Wonderful subtropical park. Spacious Rooms, Suites and Apartments for short and long stays. Restaurant à la carte “da Jean Pierre“, Pool Restaurant & Bar. Wellness & Fitness Center Delta Relax : Technogym Fitness Center, saunas, ladies only sauna, steam bath, sunbathing terrace, whirlpool, heated pools (indoor & outdoor), relax areas, beauty salon, massage studio. Free Services: breakfast, parking, WiFi, local transfers, use of the Delta Relax, minigolf, table tennis, bikes Parkhotel Delta, Wellbeing Resort and playground for kids. Discounted green fees with local Golf Clubs. Meeting & Events: Address Via Delta 137–141 Rooms 50 well-equipped meeting rooms and outdoor CH–6612 Ascona Beds 120 spaces, ideal to organize each kind of business Tel +41 (0)91 785 77 85 and private events. Closed Open all year round Fax +41 (0)91 785 77 35 Reservations Homepage [email protected] www.parkhoteldelta.ch Groups from 10 to 60 people ö D ! T ˘ ¡ ‰ Manager Alfredo Coccia Meeting Room See page 63 ü 4 O Y U R › # y S ¯ B P ‹

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 160 – 350 CHF 128 – 247 CHF 250 – 450 CHF 187 – 298

April – Mid-October CHF 210 – 490 CHF 179 – 383 CHF 350 – 640 CHF 298 – 502 Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 160 – 350 CHF 128 – 247 CHF 250 – 450 CHF 187 – 298

TM April – Mid-October CHF 210 – 490 CHF 179 – 383 CHF 350 – 640 CHF 298 – 502

48 Along Locarno`s romantic lake promenade we welcome families, couples and groups. The house has 107 newly renovated rooms divided into single, double and two-room apartments, which all are equipped with bath/shower, radio, cable TV, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning units, sitting corner and balcony. The roof terrace has a great panoramic view over Lake Maggiore and its surrounding regions. Sun-loving guests can relax in our garden with beach chairs free of charge and enjoy the cold water of the swimming pool. One restaurant with up to 200 seats, a bar and the garden terrace all care for your Ramada Hotel Arcadia hunger. Ideal also for banquets, functions and weddings. Nex t to we offer as well a meeting room Address Lungolago G. Motta Rooms 107 for up to 60 participants. CH–6601 Locarno Beds 214 Tel +41 (0)91 756 18 18 Closed November – Mid March Fax +41 (0)91 756 18 28 Reservations Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre, [email protected] Worldspan; h-hotels.ch www.h-hotels.com C [ é J v è ! Groups up to 20 people Manager Cinzia Belingheri S ∏ ö T ‰ u › B P D Ò K ˘ ‹

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TM January / March – Mid-October / December from CHF 190 from CHF 180 from CHF 220 from CHF 180

April – Mid-October from CHF 220 from CHF 180 from CHF 250 from CHF 200 Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

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April – Mid-October on request on request on request on request

Lake, Wine, Dolce Vita and an idyllic location. The Ramada Hotel La Palma au Lac Locarno has 67 rooms and one suite. All rooms have classic furnishing as well as a flat-screen TV, free WiFI and are air-conditioned. The south-facing rooms have a balcony with chairs, commanding enchanting views over the Lago Maggiore. One meeting room for up to 80 persons offers a perfect environment for professional seminars and conferences. It has daylight, screen, flipchar t, an exit to the terrace and is air-conditioned. The restaurant “Osteria Toscana” with a sun terrace overlooking Ramada Hotel La Palma au Lac the lake invites our guests to spend some time at leisure. New Spa area with massage, sauna, Address Viale Verbano 29 Rooms 68 steam bath, fitness room, whirlpool and outside CH–6602 Muralto-Locarno Beds 131 sunny terrace. Tel +41 (0)91 735 36 36 Closed Open all year round Fax +41 (0)91 735 36 16 Reservations Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre, [email protected] Worldspan; h-hotels.ch www.h-hotels.com è [ ö é J ˘ L Groups up to 20 people Manager Cinzia Belingheri K u ∏ w ! P S Meeting Room See page 63 g ‹ C r ` Ò (

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TM January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 145-225 CHF 110-195 CHF 195-335 CHF 160-285

April – Mid-October CHF 145-225 CHF 110-195 CHF 195-335 CHF 160-285 Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

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49 A first-class hotel in a very central and privileged location. Easily reachable by car or by bus (bus stop, 50 mt) and on request free of charge hotel transfer to the railway station. Only steps from the old town, the pedestrian area and the spectacular lake promenade of Ascona. Cosy ambiance, typical Mediterranean hospitality and elegant/no frills comfort mark the atmosphere of the house. Ideal venue for short breaks, vacations and as well as for functions, meeting and team building; thanks to its different and fully equipped daylight spaces. The varied F&B proposition can satisfy a demand up to 160 Hotel Sasso Boretto pa x. Chance to rela x and to keep fit in the indoor Swimming Pool, Sauna and in the small but Address Viale Monte Verità 45 Rooms 44 well-appointed fitness centre. In house parking, CH–6612 Ascona Beds 94 secure covered garage and vast public parking Tel +41 (0)91 786 99 99 facilities in the immediate surroundings. Closed Open all year round Fax +41 (0)91 786 99 00 Groups up to 50 people [email protected] www.sassoboretto.com Meeting Room See page 63 ! L v P U C è Manager Mirko Sutter i * } y ( ö R ‰ K J â ¿ M ‹

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 190 CHF 112 CHF 288 CHF 160

April – Mid-October CHF 225 CHF 132-166 CHF 370 CHF 195-261 Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 192 CHF 114 CHF 289 CHF 162

April – Mid-October CHF 229 CHF 134-169 CHF 370 CHF 195-261

Glamourous hotel at Piazza Grande! The mysterious Hotel America is situated in the heart of the idyllic old town of Locarno, directly at Piazza Grande with its spectacular festivals and attractive shopping facilities. It’s an ideal place for everyone who appreciates style, cosiness and modern comfort in a traditional framing. The fully renovated and new styled historic hotel owes its name to the world famous film festival of Locarno that annually welcomes the numerous celebrities directly in front of the hotel. Hotel America

Address Piazza Grande Rooms 19 CH–6600 Locarno Beds 45 Tel +41 (0)91 751 76 35 Closed January– February Fax +41 (0)91 752 36 16 Groups up to 65 people [email protected] www.hotelamerica.ch Meeting Room See page 63 ˘ C 2 D â ≤ O Manager Ketrin Kanalga [ J j ! ö è r = ( h g x y ç

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 105 CHF 95 CHF 150 CHF 140

TM April – Mid-October CHF 129 CHF 105 CHF 199 CHF 180 Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 105 CHF 95 CHF 150 CHF 140

April – Mid-October CHF 129 CHF 105 CHF 199 CHF 180

50 Love at first sight! Spend time where life is at its most beautiful: the Albergo Carcani invites you to indulge in the fine ar t of “dolce far niente” in Switzerland’s very own sun lounge along the shores of Lake Maggiore. The entire renovated 3-star hotel is located right on the lakeshore promenade in Ascona and offers contemporary rooms with unique views. The Ristorante Carcani features a spacious sun terrace and stands out by virtue of its culinary diversity and congenial atmosphere. Enjoy the sunshine in its purest form at the Albergo Carcani, Hotel Carcani right on Ascona’s main piazza.

Address Piazza G. Motta Rooms 29 CH–6612 Ascona Beds 54 Tel +41 (0)91 785 17 17 Closed January – February Fax +41 (0)91 785 17 18 Reservations www.carcani.ch /booking.com / [email protected] expedia / STC www.carcani.ch ˘ C D â 4 ≤ [ Groups From 5 to 30 people Manager Andreas Gartmann é K J S } ö è ! 7 r * – ‹ w

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January / March – Mid-October / December TM CHF 130 –150 on request CHF 200 – 280 on request

April – Mid-October CHF 150 – 170 on request CHF 220 – 340 on request Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

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The Dell'Angelo Hotel is a completely renovated historic building, located in the center of town, in the most important area of Locarno, Piazza Grande, just a few minutes from the train station and Lake Maggiore. Combining the charm of the past with all modern comforts, the hotel offers a family atmosphere, carefully supervised cuisine with traditional Ticinese and Italian dishes (pizzeria with wood-burning oven) and a cellar stocked with regional and classic wines. The first-floor banqueting room can seat up to 140 people. All 55 rooms (single, double/twin, triple und quadruple) are equipped with private bathroom/toilet/ Hotel Dell’Angelo shower, hair-dryer, cable TV, free internet Wi-Fi, radio, telephone and safe; some rooms also have Address Piazza Grande Rooms 55 a balcony. In just a few words: the ideal holiday CH–6600 Locarno location in a lovely hotel at attractive rates. Beds 112 Tel +41 (0)91 751 81 75 Closed Open all year round Fax +41 (0)91 751 82 56 Reservations Hotel website, OTAs, GDS, TO [email protected] www.hotel-dell-angelo.ch Groups From 10 to 100 people Manager Américo Dadò è 2 C é K J ö ! ( D u y g ˘

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 70-105 CHF 65-100 CHF 90-190 CHF 85-185

April – Mid-October CHF 95-150 CHF 90-145 CHF 130-250 CHF 125-245

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51 Hotel with long tradition in the heart of Locarno. All rooms have been recently renovated. All rooms non-smoking, with air conditioning and W-LAN. Very friendly and cosy atmosphere. From April to October breakfast on the terrace. Parking facilities 30 m away. Departure for the most beautiful excursions near the hotel.

Hotel Du Lac

Address Via Ramogna 3 Rooms 31 CH–6600 Locarno Beds 57 Tel +41 (0)91 751 29 21 Closed January 2 weeks Fax +41 (0)91 751 60 71 Groups On request [email protected] www.du-lac-locarno.ch Manager Guido Casparis C é K J ˘ ö y x [ S u D â ‹

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 90-140 on request CHF 140-220 on request

April – Mid-October TM CHF 110-180 on request CHF 160-270 on request Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 100-150 on request CHF 150-230 on request

April – Mid-October CHF 140-205 on request 170-280 on request

The hotel Ibis Locarno is located in the heart of the city of Locarno, a few minutes walk from the lake, from the ferry ports, from the Piazza Grande and from the casino. The hotel is entirely air-conditioned and is composed of 83 rooms (of which four are available for people with restricted mobility) and three suites, a bar open 24 hours a day (with a snack menu available), a sauna, a business corner, a nice restaurant for breakfast and lunch/dinner and covered parking spaces available at a small charge. The new generation rooms are comfortable and are equipped with a king size bed Hotel Ibis Locarno of 160/200, an office, a plasma screen television, a telephone Address Via Giuseppe Cattori 6 Rooms 83 and a free WIFI connexion. The bathroom CH–6600 Locarno with shower is spacious and functional. Beds 168 Tel +41 (0)91 756 26 26 The hotel is 100% non smoking. Closed Open all year round Fax +41 (0)91 756 26 00 Restaurant open from 12 noon to 2 pm Monday Reservations Accor Hotels to Friday and upon special request. [email protected] www.ibishotel.com Groups More than 15 people Manager Giuseppe Mastrandrea C â é K J ö u y S x [ ( v ‹

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 89-129 CHF 69-90 CHF 109-209 CHF 76-146

April – Mid-October CHF 99-209 CHF 69-146 CHF 139-209 CHF 104-146 Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group TM

January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 89-129 CHF 69-90 CHF 109-209 CHF 76-146

April – Mid-October CHF 99-209 CHF 69-146 CHF 139-209 CHF 104-146

52 In the above mentioned prices breakfast is not included. The Piazza Ascona, Hotel & Restaurants, open all year round, is located in the heart of charming Ascona’s lake front. The Hotel, with a long tradition and in typical Ticino style, is composed of different houses. The Houses Piazza and Faro overlooks the Lake Maggiore and Casa Olive house is only 30 meters away in the historic and romantic village of Ascona. An ideal place for a stay in Ticino, the hotel welcomes guests in rooms with stunning views over the lake and the mountains or the small streets of the picturesque old town. Thanks to its privileged location it is an excellent starting point for excursions by boat or to explore the Piazza Ascona characteristics valleys and attractions of Ticino. The offer to the local and international clientele is Address Piazza Giuseppe Motta 29-31 Rooms 43 completed by the restaurants, “al Pontile” CH–6612 Ascona and “al Piazza”, both with magnificent terraces Beds 78 Tel +41 (0)91 791 11 81 and directly on the waterfront. The restaurants suit Closed Open all year round Fax +41 (0)91 791 27 57 all tastes. Reservations www.hotelpiazza.ch [email protected] www.hotelpiazza.ch Groups up to 15 people Manager Fabrizio Franscioni Meeting Room See page 63 ˘ C Ò D [ J é è ! ö r 7 ( h

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 85-170 CHF 85-170 CHF 120-250 CHF 120-250 TM

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 85-170 CHF 85-170 CHF 120-250 CHF 120-250

April – Mid-October CHF 85-170 CHF 85-170 CHF 120-250 CHF 120-250

A vision of turquoise and white, the boutique chic Giardino Lago sits deamily on the sparkling shores of Lake Maggiore, close to Locarno's promenade. Ristorante Lago combines a laidback atmosphere with striking architecture. On warm days, its one-of-a-kind Roof Lounge is a captivating spot for alfresco drinks. The new Ticino In-Place tempts with uncomplicated tapas based cuisine, inspired by the Mediterranean and highlighting the best of local produce. The Highlight is the 800°oven, grilling the meat tender, juicy and meltingly soft. The 14 rooms and one suite are truly restful and relaxing. No matter when you stay, Hotel Giardino Lago one thing never changes: the spellbinding view of the glittering lake. Address Via alla Riva 83a Rooms 15 Daydream at Giardino Lago! CH–6648 Minusio Beds 29 Tel +41 (0)91 786 95 95 Closed beginning January till beginning Fax +41 (0)91 786 95 99 February [email protected] www.giardino-lago.ch Reservations GDS, SynXis Manager Gabriele Wuethrich Groups on request Ò ¡ [ J S è !

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 185 on request CHF 285 on request

April – Mid-October CHF 265 on request CHF 365 on request Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 185 on request CHF 285 on request

April – Mid-October CHF 265 on request CHF 365 on request

53 Just past the Youth Hostel begins the centre of Locarno. Its centre is the Piazza Grande where in summer there are festivals and events almost every week. The most famous festival is the film festival in august. But there is even more in Locarno: the arcades along the Piazza Grande that invite you for shopping, and the magnificent view over Locarno and the Lago Maggiore from the pilgrimage church Madonna del Sasso. You can reach the church easily by funicular or by foot taking the Via Crucis Locarno is the starting point for a wide range of activities: whether sailing on Lake Maggiore - for example from Ostello Palagiovani Ascona to the - or energetic mountain bike excursions in the valleys Address Via B. Varenna 18 Rooms 77 of the . The valleys of Ticino offer CH–6600 Locarno several hundred kilometres of hiking paths, there Beds 198 Tel +41 (0)91 756 15 00 are 700 km of these in the Vallemaggia alone. Closed December – February Fax +41 (0)91 756 15 01 For the adventurous, there is action such as Reservations - bungee jumping or canyoning. Or how about a visit [email protected] to the Teatro Dimitri in Verscio. www.houthhostel.ch Groups up to 10 people Manager Rosemarie Weyer Meeting Room See page 63 C D 4 â ≤ ¿ [ ö ! ‰ ∏ ‹ w y

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 52.5-100 CHF 52.5-100 CHF 66-152.5 CHF 66-152.5

April – Mid – October CHF 70-153 CHF 70-153 CHF 88-165 CHF 88-165 Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

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The Rovere Hotel Losone is located closeto several tourist sites. Among these are the Visconteo Castle Locarno, Piazza Grande Locarno, Orselina where on a rocky spur of the hill overlooking Locarno stands the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso, the site of many pilgrimages, the Verzasca Dam .The Lugano Agno Airport is within 39 kilometers away from the Rovere hotel. All guest rooms at the Rovere Hotel Losone are outfitted with modern amenities. These include cable/satellite televisions, free wireless Internet connections, clock radios, minibars. Private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries, Hotel Rovere shower areas and hair dryers. The Rovere Hotel Losone is a 3-star property that was renovated Address Via Primore 11 Rooms 16 in March 2010. The next golf course is only 1 km CH–6616 Losone Beds 32 from the Hotel Rovere. This hotel provides a fitness Tel +41 (0)91 791 76 26 gym, a sauna, a business center, meeting/banquet Closed December – January Fax +41 (0)91 792 22 92 facilities, a terrace, a restaurant. Groups from 10 to 32 people [email protected] www.albergorovere.com Meeting Room See page 63 ˘ ¡ ü â [ é J Manager Biddau K } è ö r ! * ( P h g w y ‹

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January / March – Mid-October / December CHF 120 CHF 110 CHF 160 CHF 140

April – Mid – October CHF 180 CHF 160 CHF 200 CHF 180 Price in EURO on request single use double use 2018 individual group individual group

January / March – Mid – October / December CHF 120 CHF 110 CHF 160 CHF 140

April – Mid-October CHF 180 CHF 160 CHF 200 CHF180

54 Fun and action on two wheels! ascona-locarno.com/bike Coronadei Pinci, Ronco s/Ascona

56 56 Meeting Structures 63 Meeting Hotels 64 Special Meeting Venues 66 Special Events 70 Incentive & Team Building 72 Guided Tours & Visits 73 Excursion Proposals 74 Contacts

57 Meeting Structures

Palexpo Locarno

Address Palexpo Locarno The Palexpo Locarno organises and hosts various Technology Via Peschiera 9 kinds of events. The multi-purpose hall (salone •• Wireless LAN CH–6600 Locarno multiuso) on the ground floor is particularly •• Beamer appreciated for its capacity with a surface area •• Microphones – Keyboard system Tel +41 (0)91 756 32 06 of 2100 sqm and with seating possibilities •• Screen 18 x 8m Fax +41 (0)91 751 11 77 for up to 3200 people. Thanks to its versatility, for it •• On request with external agency [email protected] has no inside infrastructure and is therefore easy (billed service): www.palexpolocarno.ch to furnish, the “salone multiuso” is suitable for – Simultaneous translation equipment congresses, banquets, exhibitions, sports events, – Tele- and video conferences fashion shows, product launches, shows, – E-Congress (digital Congress Network) concerts and film projections. Furthermore, – Projection equipment smaller rooms on the first and second floor as well as a restaurant are part of the offer. The Palexpo Quality services Locarno is air-conditioned and equipped with high •• Set-up rate quotations tech technology. During the Film Festival •• On request with external agency it is transformed into one of the world’s largest (billed service): movie theatres and hosts the official screenings – Planning and organization of Locarno's International Competition. of the entire event and social program – Hostesses, security service

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Salone Multiuso 3000 800 1500 – 2100 72 x 30 3000

Sala 1 (1st floor) 180 80 – – 172 18x9 500

Foyer (1st floor) – – 100 200 220 – on request

Sala 2 (2nd floor) 60 30 – – 56 9 x 7 250

Sala 3 (2nd floor) 100 50 – – 126 18 x 7 400

Sala 4 (2nd floor) 60 30 – – 56 9 x 7 250

Sala 5 (2nd floor) 40 24 – – 50 7 x 7 250

Sala 6 (2nd floor) 40 24 – – 50 7 x 7 250

58 Kursaal Teatro di Locarno

Address Kursaal Teatro di Locarno The Teatro di Locarno meeting hall is located in Technology Largo Zorzi 1 a historic building from 1902 and entirely restored •• Theater lights and spotlights unit CH–6600 Locarno in 1992. It hosts regular theatre performances, for various colours concerts, cinema projections, conferences and •• Hi-Fi – DVD – Blueray Tel +41 (0)91 751 15 35 conventions. In the same building one finds the •• Microphones and cordless microphone Fax +41 (0)91 751 15 37 Casino. •• Screen 3.20 x 4.27 m [email protected] •• Projector, dia projector and beamer www.kursaal-locarno.ch The Teatro di Locarno is centrally located •• Cinema screen 8 x 5 m in Largo Zorzi, only a few steps from Piazza •• DCP System 2k Grande, the train and boat stations. •• Artist’s backstage Vast public underground parking. •• On request with external agency The building is air-conditioned and all meeting (billed service): rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art – Simultaneous translation equipment technology. – Tele- and video Conference – E-Congress (digital Congress Network) – Projection equipment

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Sala del Teatro 482 – – – 260 14.4 x 18.1 on request

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Società Elettrica Sopracenerina

Address Società Elettrica Sopracenerina The Palazzo Sopracenerina is a refined building Technology Piazza Grande 5 dating to 1837 which enjoys the magical •• Beamer (only in ballroom CH–6600 Locarno atmosphere of the Piazza Grande in Locarno. and meeting room) Sought after ambiance, personalised and stylish, •• Microphone (only in courtyard Tel +41 (0)91 756 91 91 it is often the venue for important conferences, and ballroom) Fax +41 (0)91 756 91 92 conventions, concerts, events, science and art [email protected] exhibitions, thanks to its attractive courtyard www.ses.ch with its roof renewed by the architect Mario Botta, and its welcoming, elegantly decorated conference room. Rooms available weekdays only.

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Ballroom 190 – – – 222 21 x 10.8 on request

Meeting Room 40 – – – 57 7.6 x 7.6 on request

Courtyard – – – 300 225 15 x 15 on request (458 with arcades)

60 Centro sportivo nazionale della gioventù di Tenero

Address Via Brere 10 The CST is a branch of the Swiss Federal Office Technology CH–6598 Tenero of Sport (FOSPO) in Magglingen. CST provides •• Flip chart and pin board9 m x 2 m Led Screen excellent facilities for many sporting disciplines •• Wireless hot spot connection Tel +41 (0)58 468 61 11 and for running sports camps and training •• TV and DVD links Fax +41 (0)58 468 61 02 courses involving a very wide range of users, from •• Interactive projector [email protected] young school pupils to top-level athletes. •• Overhead projector for transparencies www.cstenero.ch CST also hosts many sports events of various •• Lectern with microphone kinds. It is the policy of many companies to foster •• Simultaneous translation (on request) team spirit among their staff. Sport is an excellent way of achieving this goal. Why not enhance your company's staff offering by including sports such as archery, climbing, golf or another type of sport? CST is the ideal venue for adding a sporting element – and hence adding value – to conferences, seminars and workshops. The atmosphere is youthful and dynamic, and the setting picturesque and stimulating. The infrastructure offers countless opportunities for leisure and in-depth training. CST is particularly well suited to offering this type of event in the period from November to February, thanks to the mild climate and numerous covered sports facilities. Comfortable rooms (accommodating 10-750 participants) and quality catering ensure V ± ¿ è P T R that your needs will be met. Ø ) ‰ # x ∏ ‹

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Aula Gottardo 1 80 40 25 60 102 12x8 on request

Aula Gottardo 2A/B 90 40/40 50 20/20 25 10/10 70/30 128 13x9.4 on request

Aula Gottardo 3A/B 90 40/40 50 20/20 25 10/10 80/40 138 13x9.4 on request

Naviglio 50 30 22 40 78 7x9.8 on request

Aule Contra 30 16 20 59 9.2x6 on request

Single gym with spectator seating 250 150 392 27x15 on request

61 CENTOVALLI RAILWAY La Biglietteria, Piazza Stazione 3, CH-6601 Locarno Tel. +41/ (0)91/ 751 87 31 - [email protected] centovalli.ch – lagomaggioreexpress.com

Walking tours and excursions along the Centovalli and Maggia Valleys and the Lake Maggiore

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Locarno and surroundings

Muralto – Convention Center, Muralto 275 200 20 x 10 www.Muralto.ch

Casorella, Locarno, - 40 25 50 50 10 x 5 2 30-35 www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Castello Visconteo, Locarno - - - 400 240 20 x 12 1 60 www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Centro Arca, Locarno 120 - - - 180 - 2 25-40 www.mpe-locarno.ch/centro-arca

Comune di 120 32 - - 120 7.7 x 15.6 - - www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Falconeria, Locarno - - 60 - - - - - www.falconeria.ch

Municipio di Orselina 80 30 - 120 100 16 x6.25 - - www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Ostello della gioventù, Locarno 100 60 60 80 100 14 x 7.1 1 20-30 www.youthhostel.ch/en/hostels/locarno

Palazzo Borghese, Locarno 150 - - - 180 18 x 10 - - www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Ristorante Vallemaggia, Locarno 50 25 - - 51 6 x 8.5 1 60-80 www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Teatro Dimitri, Verscio 200 - - - - - 1 80 www.teatrodimitri.ch/teatro/teatro/tecnico

Teatro Paravento, Locarno 80 - - - 120 - - - www.teatro-paravento.ch

Ascona and surroundings

Monte Verità, Ascona 140 60 120 200 140 16x7 8 10-200 www.monteverità.org

Centro Dannemann, Brissago 380 100 250 400 392 11x35.50 8 10-250 www.centrodannemann.com

Collegio Papio, Ascona 200 200 200 200 400 19 x 21 1 50 www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Centro La Torre, Losone 220 80 100 150 200 20 x 10 1 15 www.scout-latorre.ch

Hotel Isole di Brissago - 45 - - 55 - 2 26-13 www.isolebrissago.ch

Sala del Gatto, Ascona 230 - - - 72 9 x 8 - - www.ilgatto.ch

Sala Golf Ascona 40 26 - - 70 11 x 7 - - www.golfascona.ch

Tenero and Valle Verzasca

Vanilla Club, Riazzino 1400 600 400 800 1100 4 30-500 www.vanillaclub.com

Centro Multiuso, Riazzino 350 - - - 288 12 x 24 1 100 www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Comune di Lavertezzo - - 30 - - - - - www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Ora, Tenero 40 - - - 70 10 x 7 - - www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Villa Jelmini Events, Tenero 60 50 50 - 54 12 x4.5 3 10-100 www.matasci.com

Valle Maggia

Sala comunale Cevio 100 30 150 107 12.8 x 8.40 3 30-50 www.cevio.ch

Centro dell'artigianato 130 100 15 x 740

Gambarogno

Sala comunale Gambarogno 50-60 30 - - 72 6 x 12 www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

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Theatre Classroom Banquet Reception 1 2 3 4 5 Hotel Eden Roc Marina 80 25 80 250 90 12 x 8 700 • • • • Ghiridone 20 30 34 8 x 4 400 • • Inverna 20 30 34 8 x 4 400 • • Hotel Giardino Small Aphrodite 70 35 70 70 96 12 x 8 650 • • • • Ecco 60 80 45 450 Hotel Belvedere Sala Granda 130 80 140 7 x 17.2 800 • • • Sala Mimosa 50 40 76 7 x 10.8 400 • • • Sala Camelia 40 26 56 7 x 8 300 • • • Sala Magnolia 40 26 48 80 76 7.8 x 9.7 300 • • • Sala Piccola 6 12 3 x 3.8 150 Rist. La Fontana 200 244 12.5 x 19.5 Sala Veranda 120 180 149 7.8 x 19 Sala Affresco 26 40 50 5.5 x 9 Hotel Ascona Sala Grande 150 100 120 150 108 13.5 x 8 500 • • • • • Sala Piccola 50 30 25 10 66 8.3 x 8 300 • • • • • Plenum 230 130 160 180 174 21.8 x 8 750 • • • • • Tutto aperto 250 130 160 180 284 46.8 x 8 750 • • • • • Grotta 60 40 40 70 52 13 x 4 300 • • • Hotel Casa Berno Bellinda 40 30 70 11.7 x 6 250 • • Parkhotel Delta Salone 80 40 90 120 12 x 10 500 • Saletta Delta 40 30 50 50 76 10x7.6 500 • • • • Sala Maggia 60 50 50 70 42 6.3x6.7 500 • • • • Sala Ristorante 74 100 126 18x7 • • • • Terrazza Ristorante 54 74 16.4x4.5 • • • • Tarrazza Loung Bar Pool 80 150 150 30x5 • • • • Ristorante Blu 60 150 144 16x9 • • • • Lobby 100 100 192 12x16 • • • • Bar 20 30 18 4.3x4.1 • • • • Ramada Hotel La Palma au Lac Sala Oro 100 60 80 120 125 13 x 10 on request • • • Hotel Ascona 120 60 60 80 120 8.5 x 11.5/13 600 • • • Sasso Boretto Locarno 55 30 40 55 60 8.5 x 7 400 • • • Brissago 65 40 50 65 70 11.5 x 6 400 • • • Lago Maggiore 100 -160 140 -160 150 18.5 x 10/6 600 • • • Veranda 130 80 100 -110 105 10.5 x 7.5 400 • • • Hotel America Sala riunione 23 21 3.5 x 6 90 • • Hotel Carcani Ristorante Carcani 40 80 Terrazza Carcani 100 Hotel Piazza Sala Blu 30 25 40 60 44 11 x 4 • Sala Ristorante Al Faro 40 60 Sala Ristorante Al Piazza 70 80 Sala Ristorante Al Pontile 60 Hotel Rovere Rosa 40 20 35 50 60 7.5 x 8 80 -150 • • • Bianca 20 15 18 44 7.5 x 7 80 -150 • • • Cinema 50 20 60 150 7.5 x 22 80 -150 • • • Ostello della Gioventù Sala 1 100 60 60 80 100 14x7 220 • • Sala 2 30 20 20 20 39 8x5 160 • •

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Locanda Fior di Campo is a mountain boutique Locanda Fior di Campo hotel in the Maggia Valley. 10 spacious rooms and suites, a Chalet, a restaurant with local food, Address Locanda Fior di Campo assorted wine list, 100 Scotish Malt Whiskys. Pedrazzini Campo SA WIFI, private SPA available. Depending Case Pedrazzini 1 on the size of the group there are different options CH–6684 Campo Vallemaggia for meetings. Tel +41 (0)91 754 15 11 www.fiordicampo.ch [email protected]

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Locanda Fior di Campo – 20 – – 55 9.5x6 On request

The “Villa Emden”, set in a magnificent botanical Hotel garden, host a small meeting centre, managed by the Isola Grande SA. As soon as the last visitors Isole di Brissago leave the park around 6 p.m., the Island turns into a quiet and exclusive private property. On the 3rd Address Isola Grande SA floor of the “Villa” there are 10 rooms at your Hotel -Restaurant - Events disposal. The rooms as single or double accom- C.P. 563 modation. Wireless internet access is also avail- CH–6614 Brissago able. Further it is possible to use 3 meeting rooms: Tel +41 (0)91 791 43 62 one with a seating capacity for 12 persons, Fax +41 (0)91 785 40 50 one for 25 persons (both with a private terrace) and the 3rd one, offers a capacity for 45 persons. [email protected] www.isolebrissago.ch ¡ ü ± ≤ a [ ö

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Sala Gardenia – 26 – – 40 – 400

Sala Rossa – 45 – – 55 – 300

In 1971 no permanent theatre existed in the Ticino. Teatro Dimitri For Dimitri and his wife Gunda this was a challenge and they decided to establish their own theatre Address Teatro Dimitri in the centre of Verscio. The Teatro Dimitri became CH–6653 Verscio the meeting-place where Clown Dimitri and his Tel +41 (0)91 796 25 44 fellow artists, actors, musicians, dancers Fax +41 (0)91 796 29 82 and jugglers were able to present their shows. A buvette was attached to the theatre, [email protected] and whether you just called in for a drink or maybe www.teatrodimitri.ch for a chat with an artist after his show, it became a stock exchange of ideas for patrons and artists Operation open all year round alike.

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Teatro Grande 170 – – – – – 500 – 800

Teatro Piccolo 80 – – – – – 300

Buvette – – 60 – – – –

66 Villa Jelmini is situated on the premises of the Villa Jelmini Events Matasci family winery, and has been home for some forty years to the art gallery of the same Address Villa Jelmini Events name. The villa is just 150m away from Tenero’s Via Stazione 10 train station and houses many modern technical CH–6598 Tenero facilities. It can accommodate up to 50–60 people Tel +41 (0)91 735 60 11 in a personalized and elegant setting, and is ideal Fax +41 (0)91 735 60 19 for conferences, seminars, gourmet evenings and wine-tasting events. Equipment: PC and [email protected] beamer, Internet access, Microphones. Services: www.matasci.com Coffee, Aperitifs, Wine & Dine, Wine-tasting, Cellar and Wine Museum tours, Parking. Operation Open all year round ¡ ü ≥ L ∏ π ’ – x y

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Sala conferenze 60 50 – – 54 12 x 4.5 300

Sala Banchetti 60 50 50 – 54 12 x 4.5 500

Cantina Museo – – – 100 158 12 x 13.2 400

Saletta pianterreno – 10 – – 22 4.5 x 4.9 100

Casa Schira, Via XXI Settembre, CH–6661 Loco Tel : +41 (0)91 797 12 51 @bluewin.ch Operation: Open all year round Fax : +41 (0)91 797 13 35 www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

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Sala multiuso 50 30 20 – 52 8 x 6.5 100

Sala pranzo – – 40 – 28 7.5 x 3.8 100

Sala multiuso / pranzo – – – 120 – – –

Hotel Restaurant Robiei, CH–6690 Robiei (Val Bavona) Tel : +41 (0)91 756 50 20 [email protected] Operation: End June – Mid October Fax : +41 (0)91 756 50 25 www.robiei.ch

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Sala Basodino 40 25 – 40 46 5 x 9 70

Eco Hotel Cristallina, CH–6678 Coglio Tel : +41 (0)91 753 11 41 [email protected] Operation: March – December Fax :+41 (0)91 753 33 50 www.hotel-cristallina.ch

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Sala Cristallina 30 20 – – 45 9 x 5 100

Sala del Gatto, Via Muraccio 21, CH–6612 Ascona Tel : +41 (0)91 792 21 21 [email protected] Operation: September – Mid July www.ilgatto.ch

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Sala del Gatto 230 – – – 72 9x8 680

Villa S. Quirico, Via S.Quirico 16, CH–6648 Minusio Tel : +41 (0)91 735 81 41 [email protected] Operation: September – Mid July Fax : +41 (0)91 743 43 32 www.minusio.ch/villa

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Rivapiana – 60 50 – 60 70 – 80 55 13 x 4.2 300

Remorino – 15 15 25 19 4.2 x 4.5 100

Remardone – 15 15 25 17 3.8 x 4.3 100

Garden – – – – – – 800

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Palexpo Locarno, the biggest multi-purpose hall Palexpo Locarno in the Region, is suitable for hosting various kinds of events such as conventions, congresses, Address Palexpo Locarno seminars, exhibitions, sports events, fashion Via Peschiera 9 shows, launch of business products, shows, CH-6600 Locarno concerts, film projections. The “salone multiuso” Tel +41 (0)91 756 32 06 is also an ideal setting for holding standing Fax +41 (0)91 751 31 77 lunches, cocktails and banquets for up to 1’500 seated people. Thanks to its sound proofed [email protected] curtain, this room can be divided into smaller www.palexpolocarno.ch welcoming areas. With its 20 years experience in holding big banquets and receptions, the Operation Open all year round restaurant of the Palexpo Locarno is able to adapt its offer to any budget and wishes.

The Monte Verita restaurant offers light, appetising Ristorante seasonal cuisine using local products - some of which are grown in the Monte's garden - Monte Verità together with regional and Swiss produce, meticulously sourced and combined for delicious Address Ristorante Monte Verità results. Via Collina 84 The restaurant has a large banqueting hall, an CH–6612 Ascona interior space for à la carte dining, and a stunning Tel +41 (0)91 785 40 44 summer terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore and Fax +41 (0)91 785 40 50 the Isole di Brissago. [email protected] www.monteverita.org

Operation Open from April to November

The Navigazione Lago Maggiore boat company Lake Cruise offers many interesting possibilities for a special event on the lake: gala dinners, meals with Address Lake Cruise Dining regional dishes, cold and warm buffets, all kind of Navigazione Lago Maggiore functions, with or without live music. Boat company The lake’s particular atmosphere promises an CH–6600 Locarno unforgettable event. Special evening cruises can Tel +41 (0)91 751 61 40 be combined with firework shows which are held Fax +41 (0)91 752 22 45 periodically around the lake during the summer season. [email protected] The boats can transport up to 500 passengers. www.navigazionelaghi.it

Operation March/April – End October

Would you like to celebrate your “nicest day”, Hotel organize the usual work dinner, looking for a distinctive setting, or just relax and savour Isole di Brissago an evening far away from the daily stress-load? Then the restaurant in the Villa Emden Address Ristorante Isole di Brissago on the Brissago Island is what you are looking for. CH–6614 Isole di Brissago Tel +41 (0)91 791 43 62 Fax +41 (0)91 791 43 73 [email protected] www.isolebrissago.ch

Operation Mid March – Mid October

68 The Casorella building, a noble palazzo Casorella of the 16th century, is located near the Visconti Castle in Via Rusca. Inside the visitor will find part Address Casorella Museum of the ancient walls of the castle itself with Via Bartolomeo Rusca 5 decorative elements dating back to the 16th CH–6600 Locarno and up to the 19th century. Tel +41 (0)91 756 31 70 The rooms at Casorella are suitable for private functions (up to 50 persons in the Orelli room), [email protected] small public events, exhibitions and conferences. www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Operation Open all year round

The Visconti Castle was once the residence Castello Visconteo of the noble Visconti family of Milan and dates back to the 11th Century. Situated in the historic centre of the town of Locarno, this enchanting witness of times past has quite a few rooms Address Castello Visconteo di Locarno with old artistic decorations. Piazza Castello The courtyard dates back to the 15th Century. CH–6600 Locarno The castle also hosts a museum of archaeology. Tel +41 (0)91 756 31 70 It can be rented for events, private functions, meetings and conferences. The atmosphere is [email protected] magically medieval. www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions

Operation March – October

Villa Jelmini is situated on the premises Villa Jelmini Events of the Matasci family winery, and has been home for some forty years to the art gallery of the same name. The villa is just 150m away from Tenero’s train station and houses many modern technical Address Villa Jelmini Events facilities. It can accommodate up to 50–60 people Via Stazione 10 in a personalized and elegant setting, and is ideal CH–6598 Tenero for conferences, seminars, gourmet evenings Tel +41 (0)91 735 60 11 and wine-tasting events. Equipment: PC and Fax +41 (0)91 735 60 19 beamer, Internet access, Microphones. Services: Coffee, Aperitifs, Wine & Dine, Wine-tasting, Cellar [email protected] and Wine Museum tours, Parking. www.matasci.com

Operation Open all year round

Villa San Quirico is located in the borough of Villa San Quirico Rivapiana in Minusio near Locarno, on its western side is the chruch of S.Quirico (romanesque bell-tower) and to the south a park with over 2000 sq m in size, with a splendid view Address Villa San Quirico over Lake Maggiore. Via San Quirico 16 The park is open to the public all year round at CH–6648 Minusio fixed hours. it is possible to organize receptions, Tel +41 (0)91 735 81 41 dinners and functions in the villa and also outdoors Fax +41 (0)91 743 43 32 in the park. The cantonal authorities have licensed the Villa [email protected] San Quirico as venue for Civil Weddings. www.minusio.ch/villa

Operation Open all year round

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If your desire is to spend a couple of hours A typical evening in an informal typically ticinese atmosphere, a visit to a local grotto is a must. in a Ticinese Grotto They are usually located in rustic stone houses, in shaded and romantic settings and come with ample parking. They serve simple local dishes (ham, salami from local meat, risotto, polenta, minestrone, salads and local desserts). The typical local wines would be nostrano or the internationally known Merlot. we

An oasis of peace and nature awaits the guest Cardada just a few minutes from the Locarno town centre, on the local mountain and surrounded by Address Cardada Impianti Turistici create a charming pine forest. The Cardada/Cimetta Via Santuario region offers countless hikes and walks for CH–6644 Orselina/Locarno everybody, and the restaurants and lodges Tel +41 (0)91 735 30 30 are delighted to welcome guests with traditional Fax +41 (0)91 735 30 31 Ticino cuisine. On request; in the evening special package trips, [email protected] with dinner and cableway can be arranged. www.cardada.ch you Operation December – October Departure Daily between 09.00 – 18.00

Let yourself be greeted by the lines and colors of celebrate. Blu Restaurant & Lounge a modern and sophisticated ambience: hour by hour, the BLU's atmosphere adapts allowing you Address Via G. Respini 9 to savor every moment in the best possible way. 6600 Locarno The aroma of the dishes, the taste of food and Tel +41 (0)91 759 00 90 drinks, the background music, the comfort of the furnishings and the incomparable view of the lake [email protected] and mountains. www.blu-locarno.ch

Operation Open all year round

The Lido Ascona has a park area of 40,000 m2 Lido Ascona where you can enjoy it during the day and night. The infrastructure includes two beach bars, a Address Lido Ascona restaurant and an outdoor bar on the main terrace, Via Lido 81 cabins, showers, and a large parking. Lido CH–6612 Ascona Ascona can organize any type of private Tel +41 (0)91 791 52 48 or corporate event in a unique environment. [email protected] www.lidoascona.com

Operation May – September

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Ticino Experience Vine cellars The Ticino Experience is all to be seen and tasted. It’s a true sensorial More than forty Ticino wine cellars are ready to welcome you for a pleasant journey through the valley’s perfumes and Ticinese products. It is a wine tasting session of their best wines. Not only excellent merlot wine, gastronomic trip to be approached with small pitchers, comfortably but also new mixtures of different grapes, the result of a high-quality seated while relishing the Canton’s beauties during the projection production. Seize the opportunity to discover the Ticino winemaking of the film. Fidelio, the film’s cook, will accompany you throughout tradition and innovation, by combining your meetings visiting the sunny a journey full of taste and irony in search of new perfumes and flavors. vineyards and the picturesque wine cellars. It will be an unforgettable experience – an adventure that awaits you www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions at the Casa Rustica in Losone. www.albergolosone.ch

Meteo Swiss See Ticino form Above! Locarno-Monti is the weather forecasts centre and the meteorology Why is it that a helicopter can fly just as a bird? The Swiss-Helicopter Team and climatology research centre for the Italian part of Switzerland and will explain the fascinating technology that enables pilots to carry out Engadine. It takes you about one hour and a half to visit the centre. The challenging transport and passenger flights. A brief video shows pilots subject of guided tours can be adapted to the visitors’ interests. and flight assistants in action. Then there is the opportunity to board a www.meteosvizzera.ch helicopter and see the earth from a bird's eye view, truly an unforgettable experience! The aperitif will also give a chance to discuss the fascinating world of flying with pilots and technicians. www.swisshelicopter.ch

Sake Pitch Segway & Putt

The Albergo Losone offers an interesting program of guided tours Pitch and Putt is a very good alternative to golf. It has the same through Locarno, Ascona and the surrounding natural beauty spots, with characteristic of golf and all the difficulties of a golf course such as water, a duration of 2, 3 or 4 hours. It’s the most up to date and exciting way to hazards, bunkers, deep rough, fast greens, out of bounds… and it requires discover all the beautiful sightseeing places and characteristic corners the a very good feeling in shots between 40 and 90 meters and overall around region has to offer you! Don’t miss this unique opportunity of a Segway the greens.You can play 18 holes in just 1 hour and a 1/2. The infrastrucure experience! is not only for beginners or average players but also for companies which www.albergolosone.ch wish to book events and workshops. www.sakegolf.ch

72 Team building on sailing boats Cuisine and traditions of Ticino Get on board of smaller yachts with a skipper and try to sail. Discover regional culinary traditions by taking a cooking class in a small Not only will the sport-lovers and adventurers be satisfied, but everyone group rustico overlooking Lago Maggiore. Experience creating a ticinese will love relaxing on the lake. meal with local ingredients in the original setting of a typical ticinese home Everyone gets a chance to actually attempt sailing the boat by themselves. and enjoy it on the lake view terrace or in the vaulted wine cellar. No sailing background is required. www.ascona-locarno.com/conventions www.asconautica.ch

Bungee Jumping Adventure Park The bravest can experience a day full of explosive emotions, like James Parco Avventura (Aerial Adventure Park) allows everyone - children, Bond, taking the craziest jump in the world: a 220m high bungee-jump teenagers and adults - to merge themselves with nature in an exciting from the Verzasca dam, surrounded by the tight rock faces of Valle way, climbing among trees using cables, wooden platforms and ropes. Verzasca (the Verzasca Valley). A unique adrenaline experience! Experience the thrill of climbing safely with your colleagues, friends and www.trekking.ch family - a new type of eco-friendly entertainment. www.parcoavventura.ch

Pista Gokart Locarno-Magadino Raft Building

The Locarno-Magadino Go-Kart is a karting circuit opened all year round. The construction of a raft might seem an easy task, but it is important At the circuit you can hire karts for both children and adults. Kart-Racing to coordinate work and support each other to find the best solutions to is an original and amusing experience: a great way to spend an afternoon build a solid structure. Therefore, a good team spirit is crucial. During this of entertainment in good company, experiencing the thrill of speed in all activity, the development of interpersonal skills and cooperation might safety. lead to surprising results. After building their own rafts, the groups will test www.karts.ch themselves on the water playing some games and practicing different activities. www.trekking.ch

73 Guided Tours & Visits

The Lake Maggiore region offers numerous excursions and guided visits. Notable are the guided visits of Locarno, Ascona, Brissago and Ronco s/Ascona, where the visitor discovers the traditional and cultural variety of this area. The lake with its interesting boat-trips on both sides of the border has many palazzos and villas to be discovered. By coach one has the possibility to explore the region’s many side valleys, the Castles of Bellinzona, Lugano, the Malcantone or the Mendrisiotto region and Milan as well.

Excursions

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Swiss Helicopter, based at the Locarno–Magadino Airport, is Switzerland's leading helicopter company. It has been the nr. 1 choice in Ticino since 1966, so it is rich in tradition and has deep roots in the region. It is our aim to combine the highest availability, reliability, the widest range of options, the greatest experience and the most modern helicopter fleet. Sightseeing flights and dream destinations Experience the most beautiful aspects of Switzerland and other destinations from a completely new perspective. Or let yourself be swept away into a stylish new world of travel. Taxi flights “Many roads lead to Ticino” as the old saying goes. Have you ever thought about reaching your destinations by helicopter, transport which is more adventurous, more relaxing and even more Sightseeing efficient?

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Experience Our Terra Dannemann Guided tours for lovers of enjoyment take place all year round. Please find the dates in the event calendar. We are happy to offer our guided tour to groups at other times by appointment.

Our Guided tour for lovers of enjoyment •• Discover Our Centro Dannemann •• Live cigar rolling •• Cigarillo and cigar tasting •• «Adopt a Tree» - your tree in Brazil •• Caipirinha aperitif

Cigar rolling (optional) Roll your own cigar - a highlight that will give you a sense of achievement

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74 Excursion Proposals

2 Hours 1 Visit Locarno 2 Visit Ascona 3 Sanctuary of the 4 Visit Locarno Castle Discover Locarno, the town A fishing village transformed Madonna Del Sasso An interesting historic revolves around the Piazza into an elegant holiday location monument with a collection of Located on a hill above Grande with its arcades in the where you can breathe art, Roman glasses (among which Locarno, reachable by typical Lombard style; culture and joy of living. the celebrated “coppa degli funicular, facing the lake, a short distance away is the uccelli”) of international renown. castle, the old town and the custodian of art and historical ancient churches. treasures.

Half a Day

1 Boat Trip to the 2 Lago Maggiore Tours 3 Trip to Cardada 4 Comedy Museum Islands of Brissago Discover the beauties of Take the modern cable-car, & Intragna Museum Lake Maggiore on board the designed by the famous Admire the botanical garden Take the Centovalli train to Madagascar sailing boat! Architect Mario Botta, from with subtropical plants, created Verscio where you can visit Excursions of half or more Orselina to Cardada and by the extravagant Baroness the comic museum created by days, all kind of parties, Cimetta, with a stunning of Saint-Leger. Dimitri, renowned clown and business trips, night tours and panorama over the whole pantomime artist. Next stop much more. Locarno region and Lake is Intragna with its museum. Maggiore. In the rooms of a historical building different exhibitions are proposed.

Entire Day

1 Lago Maggiore 2 Trip 3 Trip 4 Visit Bellinzona Express to the Maggia Valley to Verzasca Valley & its Unesco Castles An unforgettable train and Discover one of the most The valley, named by its Visit the historical centre boat journey to discover the characteristic valleys in Ticino, emerald-coloured river, with of Bellinzona. With the Centovalli, the Vigezzo Valley, and a little further in a side little villages, the ancient “three castle pass” you can the Borromee and Isole di valley Botta’s church in Mogno, churches, the museums and visit Bellinzona’s castles: Brissago, and the picturesque an architectural work of mills. Castelgrande, Montebello, lakeshores of Verbano. international renown. It is also possible to hike on Sasso Corbaro. In 2000, the the path “Sentierone” along Bellinzona castles received the the river. recognition of “World Patrimony of Humanity” from UNESCO.

75 Contacts

DMC/PCO Event Organizers and Teambuilding Catering Companies Tecnical equipment

BluServices Events Sagl Adreventura Ticino Cronoparty ACCENTRIX SA Via Borgo 1 Adreventura Sagl CP 382, Via Ungé 22, CH–6612 Ascona Via Sassariente 13b CH–6900 Lugano CH–6808 Torricella-Taverne www.bluservices.com CH–6516 -Gerra www.cronoparty.com www.accentrix.ch [email protected] www.adreventura.ch [email protected] [email protected] T +41 (0)91 785 11 11 [email protected] T +41 (0)91 857 85 93 T +41 (0)91 950 83 83 T +41 78 948 12 81 M +41 (0)79 240 02 40 Dahlia Wedding Planning Battaglia di M. Brughelli Amiconi Consulting SA Diemme SA Sound Lights Services SA Casella postale 207, Vial Forte 10, Via S. Gottardo 152, CP 1113, CH–6598 Tenero CH–6900 Lugano CH–6648 Minsuio CH–6501 Bellinzona www.dahliawp.ch www.amiconiconsulting.ch [email protected] www.battagliasl.ch [email protected] [email protected] T +41 (0)91 743 07 77 [email protected] M +41 (0)79 504 27 65 T +41 (0)91 921 38 12 M +41 (0)79 823 77 46 M +41 (0)76 380 38 28

EventsDesigner Sagl Sisport Sagl Le Gourmet Catering Services C. R. SOUND C.P. 6 0 6, Vicolo al Forno 17, Via al Tazzino 3, Via Nosette 3, CH–6612 Ascona CH–6616 Losone CH–6600 Locarno CH–6596 Gordola www.eventsdesigner.ch www.sisport.ch www.legourmetcatering.ch www.crsound.ch [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] T +41 (0)91 606 30 73 M +41 (0)79 578 13 77 T +41 (0)91 751 13 31 M +41 (0)79 621 72 76 M +41 (0)91 606 30 72 SR Special Events Consulting Party Service Migros Ticino Emme SA Eventmore SA Via Visano 24, Via Serrai 1, Tecnica: eventi, spettacoli Via S.Gottardo 18d, CH–6932 Breganzona CH–6592 St. Antonino e congressi 6532 Castione www.specialevents.ch www.migrosticino.ch/party-service Via Pianoni, www.eventmore.ch [email protected] [email protected] CH–6934 Bioggio [email protected] T +41 (0)91 924 95 25 T +41 (0)848 848 018 www.emme.ch T +41 (0)91 850 10 60 [email protected] Team Now di Davide Pagliuca T +41 (0)91 605 70 75 Eventopolis SA Via al Mulino 16, Via Peri 17, CH–6369 Lugano CH–6900 Lugano www.team-now.ch www.eventopolis.ch [email protected] [email protected] M +41 (0)78 632 60 47 T +41 (0)91 971 46 57 Ticino Freeride Sagl Ristorent Sagl Stradon 59 St. di Pregassona 27 CH–6653 Verscio CH–6963 Pregassona www.ticinofreeride.ch www.keyevents.ch [email protected] www.enotecacantonale.ch M +41 (0)91 751 76 79 [email protected] T +41 (0) 79 777 36 58 T +41 (0)91 922 01 01 Trekking Team AG LB Concierge Services Casa Rosina, Via Sarah Morley 6, Via Vigna nuova 21 CH–6600 Muralto CH–6652 Tegna www.lbcs.ch www.trekking.ch [email protected] [email protected] M +41 (0)79 109 23 01 T +41 (0)91 780 78 00 M +41 (0)79 600 70 07 MP Action – Fun for Life Via Cantonale, CH–6922 Morcote www.mpaction.com [email protected] M +41 (0)79 681 16 36

76 Transport Companies Boat companies Additional services

FART SA Lago Maggiore Tours Decorations Security Service Via Galli 9, CH–6572 Quartino CH–6604 Locarno www.lagomaggioretours.ch Flower Styling di Verena Pedrotta LB Executive Service [email protected] [email protected] Via Cantonale, Private Security Service www.centovalli.ch M +41 (0)79 100 48 48 CH–6654 Cavigliano CP 8 T +41 (0)91 756 04 00 [email protected] CH–6949 Comano Navigazione Lago Maggiore T +41 (0)91 796 17 70 www.lbexecutiveservice.ch General Service SA Lungolago Motta 1, M +41 (0)79 621 89 59 [email protected] Via Motto Torrino 11, CH–6600 Locarno M +41 (0)79 620 56 56 CH–6592 S.Antonino www.navigazionelaghi.it Hostess, Guides T +41 (0)91 858 33 66 infomaggiorech@ Show M +41 (0)79 620 32 72 navigazionelaghi.it Petra Peter’s Events Sagl [email protected] T +41 (0)91 751 61 40 Hostess & Fantasios & Sylvie Promotion Activities - Models Alfonso Paganetti Giosy Tours Svizzera SA Party Boat Locarno Via Sasselli 18, Via al Falò Via al Pian 5 CP 238 Taxi Boat 12-55 pax CH–6982 Agno CH-6646 Contra CH–6593 Via S. Gottardo 129, www.petrapeter.com T +41 (0)79 230 12 12 T +41 (0)91 858 23 23 CH–6648 Minusio [email protected] skype: fantasios11 [email protected] www.partyboat.biz T +41 (0)91 600 15 46 [email protected] www.giosytours.ch [email protected] www.fantasios-sylvie.com M +41 (0)76 216 18 24 Tour Guides Association Prato Claudio Taxi e Minibus Associazione Guide SI Triars Sagl Via Filagna 8, TiNoleggio Barche www.guidesi.ch CP 1443, CH–6614 Brissago Zgraggen Federico CH–6600 Locarno T +41 (0)91 793 12 20 Via Mariani 4 Fireworks www.triars.ch m +41 (0)79 331 33 33 CH–6602 Muralto [email protected] [email protected] www.tinoleggiobarche.ch La Pirotecnica Sagl [email protected] Via Delta 14, CP 621, Special car rentals Rossi Viaggi T +41 (0)79 535 31 28 CH-6612 Ascona Via Cantonale 28, www.lapirotecnica.com Catys Car Service Casella Postale 119 Edgar Stemich [email protected] CH–6612 Ascona CH–6596 Gordola P.O. Box 308 M +41 (0)79 223 84 94 www.catyscarservice.ch T +41 (0)91 745 17 75 CH–6602 Muralto [email protected] [email protected] www.lagomaggiore-sailing.ch Internal furniture M +41 (0)79 433 84 48 www.rossiviaggi.ch [email protected] T +41 (0)91 743 78 72 Allestimenti Fieristici Communication Stauffer Ernesto M +41 (0)79 331 15 56 Via Purasca 28, and specifc ser vices Via Buonamano 36 CH–6988 Ponte CH–6612 Ascona www.allestimentifieristici.ch Positioner SA T +41 (0)91 791 77 77 [email protected] Centro Monda 3, [email protected] T +41 (0)91 611 80 70 CH–6528 Camorino www.ascona-tours.com www.positioner.com G&A Habital SA [email protected] Valbus Travel SA Via Industria 16, T +41 (0)91 840 92 40 P.O. Box 627, CH–6814 Lamone CH–6601 Locarno www.genazziartioli.ch Studio B Image SA T +41 (0)91 752 12 77 [email protected] Via Bellinzona 12, [email protected] T +41 (0)91 873 45 00 CH–6512 www.valbus.com www.studio-b.ch Ristorent Sagl [email protected] Taxilux Strada di Pregassona 27 T +41 (0)91 857 48 42 Via Trevani 1 CH–6963 Pregassona CH–6600 Locarno www.ristorent.ch [email protected] [email protected] C +41 (0)79 176 82 51 T +41 (0)91 922 01 01

Miceli Viaggi di Giuseppina Miceli CH–6516 Cugnasco [email protected] www.miceliviaggi.ch C +41 (0)79 236 18 92

Post Bus Switzerland Ltd Region Ticino Tours & Travel Viale Stazione 18, CH–6500 Bellinzona T +41 (0)840 852 852 [email protected] www.autopostale.ch/ticino

77 Index

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Air connections 6 Gala dinners 66–69 Panoramic plan of the Region 4–5 Airline luggage 6 Gastronomy & Wine 24 Parks & gardens 14–15 Airports 6 General information 4–7 Population 7 Geographic position 4 Public holidays 7 Golf 34 Public telephones 7 Guided tours & visits 72 B

Banquets 66–69 R Biking 34 H Boats 16 Rail connections 6 Business hours 7 Helicopter 70, 72 Road connections 6 Hiking & Walking 34 Hotels 40–55 Hotel with meeting facilities 63 C S

Cableways 18–19 Shopping 38 Catering companies 74 I Shuttle service airport 6 Climate 7 Special events 66–69 Communication and specific services 75 Incentive & Team Building 70–71 Special meeting venues 64–65 Connections by air, rail, car 6 Incoming DMCs, PCOs & Team Building 74 Sport activities & wellness 34–35 Concerts 26–31 Symbols (key to) cover flap Conventions 56–75 Credit cards 7 Cruise on Lake Maggiore 16–17, 73 L Cultural visit 31, 72–73 T Currency 7 Lake Region 10–11 Lake Maggiore Excursions 16–17 Taxi flights 72 Languages 7 Team Building & Incentive 70–71 Local products 24 Tecnical equipment 74 D Telephone 7 Ticino highlights 39 Discover 8–39 Tipping 7 M Time Zone 7 Top events 26–31 Map Europe 4 Tourist offices cover flap E Map Switzerland 5 Transfers 6 Markets 38 Transport companies 75 Electricity 7 Mountain excursions 20–21 Entertainment & nightlife 36–37 Mountain transportation 18–19 Event organizers 74 Meeting and Convention 56–73 Events 26–31 Meeting structures 56–65 V Excursion & cultural visits 72–73 Meeting hotels 63 Excursion proposals 73 Museums 33 Valleys 12–13 Exhibitions 56–59 Musical festival 26–31 Extreme Sports 36 W O F Water sports 35 Overview 2–7 Wellness 35 Facts and figures 7 Wine cellars 25 Family activities 22–23 Wine tasting 24 Festivals 26–31 Flights (private) 72 Funicular 19 Images: © All rights reserved.

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