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Resort facts
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- Enjoy mountain walks in the fantastically sunny climate of Ticino
- Discover the medieval castles of the regions capital Bellinzona
- Spend a day chilling out in the recently renovated Locarno Lido - an ideal place to relax and soak up some rays
- Take time out and relax in a mountain restaurant with a glass of the local Merlot
- Become James Bond and bungee off the dam in Golden Eye
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Transfer options
By Rail: 2nd class inc. 1st class £28
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Transfer time
Zurich 3 hrs
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Currency
Swiss Franc
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Fly from
Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and via Amsterdam from 12 regional airports
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So what's it like?
Located on the northernmost end of Lake Maggiore, Locarno is a beautiful waterfront old town dominated by a vine-clad hillside and has the mildest climate in Switzerland. Its cultural past is evident in the pictuesque old town, the Città Vecchia, with narrow streets and passageways that descend to the Piazza Grande. The area has some great walking and fantastic excursions to fascinate and inspire. There is also a strong festival spirit, with entertainment and evening concerts running throughout the summer months, the highpoint of which is the International Film Festival in August.
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Discount card
Lake Maggoire Inclusive Card - Adult £ 45 & Child £22 (6-15yrs)
Card offers great value, it works out about 20% cheaper than paying for all of these excursions individually. The card includes:
1 return ticket on the funicular from Locarno to Orselina
1 return ticket on the cable car and chair lift between Orselina-Cardada-Cimetta
1 entry to the LidoLocarno
1 day ticket for boat trips on the Swiss part of Lake Maggiore
1 entry to the botanical gardens on the Brissago IslandsGetting about
There is an excellent network of boats, post buses, trains and cableways giving you access to all areas in the Ticino region and beyond. You will also receive a 50% discount on train and post bus travel with your half fare card, issued by your hotel.
Important information
Locarno have no Thomson rep, you will be given a welcome pack and a contact number on arrival
Other information
Gardens
The Ticino region is the warmest in Switzerland allowing many subropical species to flourish and, as such, is unique in Switzerland. Lakeside gardens such as Isole de Brissago on Lake Maggiore can have over 15000 different types of plants from all over the world including South America and Australasia.
Festivals
Locarno is a great place for festivals, with the Moon and Stars concert week taking place in the Piazza Grande and the International Film Festival in August. The nearby village of Ascona also hosts a Jazz Festival every year towards the end of June. -
Our best deals to Locarno
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Wed 13 June 2012 | London Gatwick | Locarno in Switzerland | Bed and breakfast |
£624 based on 4 sharing |
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| Wed 13 June 2012 | London Gatwick | Locarno in Switzerland | Half board |
£739 based on 4 sharing |