Locarno Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland
About Locarno
Locarno was a spot for the rich and famous to meet and cure (real or supposed) ailments due to its climate and clean air. It was here that foreign minister Stresemann of The German Weimar Republic managed to negotiate a rapprochement with Britain and France that earned Germany re-admittance into the League of Nations and him the Nobel Peace Prize. However, as Stresemann died in 1929, the peace he helped build ultimately did not last. More relevant to travellers today, Locarno has an extremely scenic location, with extraordinary views from the top of Monte Cardada and from Lago Maggiore, and both are easily accessible for most travellers.
Top Attractions in Locarno
Explore the best things to see and do in Locarno:
- ★Castello Visconteo
- ★Città Vecchia
- ★Falconeria Locarno
- ★Locarno Festival
- ★Moon and Stars Music Festival
- ★Other events
- ★Piazza Grande
- ★Pinacoteca Casa Rusca
Where to Eat in Locarno
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Albergo Ristorante Cittadella
- 🍴Food Station Locarno
- 🍴Govinda
- 🍴Marnin
- 🍴Osteria Borghese
- 🍴Pizzeria Primavera
Where to Stay in Locarno
- 🏨Campsite Lago Maggiore
- 🏨Castello Schloss-Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Alexandra
- 🏨Hotel Belvédère Locarno
- 🏨Hotel Casa DaVinci
- 🏨Hotel Dell'angelo
Locarno Travel Guide Sections
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