Top Things to do in Lake Maggiore
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Lake Maggiore, Swiss Alps
Discover the best top things to do in Lake Maggiore, Switzerland including Verzasca Dam, Sacromonte e Santuario Madonna del Sasso, Pinacoteca Casa Rusca, Fondazione Monte Verita, Camellia Park, Lungolago Di Ascona, Piazza G. Motta, Collegio Pontificio Papio, Matasci Vini, Chiesa di San Michele.
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1. Verzasca Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By marinao121 - Lucerne, Switzerland
This is definitely one of the most picturesque hiking trails in Switzerland, Lavertezzo - Dam Verzasca (Verzasca Valley), takes around 4 hours, easy hiking. You could go down from Dam Verzasca to Tenero, it will take ca. 1 hour more
2. Sacromonte e Santuario Madonna del Sasso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By cj05black - Province of Pordenone, Italy
This Abbey and its setting is a feast for the eyes and the soul, too. The beauty of the well preserved frescoes and sculptured bible scenes in it are only rivaled by the glorious panorama of the city on the lake beneath, nestled on the foot of the mountain. The church and the Abbey is easily accessible and some of the works can be admired even on days, when it is closed for viewing. The silver hearts on the church walls, dedicated to the Madonna from grateful pilgrims for answered prayers, are something special I hadn't seen before. The Chirch is not difficult to find and visit. One can walk to it from the city, but this option is for the fit only. For the less athletic among us, there is the Funicular departing every 15 mins. The penultimate stop is for the Abbey. At the last stop there is a restaurant, where visitors could get meals and refreshments, while admiring the view below.
3. Pinacoteca Casa Rusca
4. Fondazione Monte Verita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
5. Camellia Park
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
6. Lungolago Di Ascona
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4.5 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By Bandit-One - Lucerne, Switzerland
Ascona is always worth a visit. Been here a couple of times and still amazes every time. The town itself is a sight on its own right. Strolling through the narrow streets and lanes is just a nice thing to do. The old town's not that big, so you surely won't get lost. Besides the old town the Promenade on the lake - the Lungolago - is what you come for. It's not the biggest or longest Promenade, but it's one of the most beautiful. The Lago Maggiore is just a wonderful lake and you can see to the other side: Italy. Take a walk, take a boat...take a break and enjoy this wonderful Promenade. There's plenty of space, since the Lungolago is very wide. Along the way a good number of restaurants and of course some souvenir shops. But also a nice park at the southern end and lots of benches to stretch your legs. From the official photo op on the northern end you really can get nice pics of the Lungolago with the colourful buildings backing it up. If you're around here already, don't miss out on Locarno, another beautiful town in Ticino.
7. Piazza G. Motta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
8. Collegio Pontificio Papio
9. Matasci Vini
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Matasci Vini, i.e. Matasci Wines, is a family-run business. Since 1921 it has been located in Tenero, a small town tucked away at the foot of the hills embracing the right bank of the River Ticino, overlooking Lake Maggiore. As pioneers in wholesome wine-making, the Matascis conquered the market in 1964 with their Selezione d'Ottobre, a softer and more delicate variation of Merlot, which today continues to characterize Matasci wines. Services: - Direct sale of Merlot Matasci - Selection of wines from around the world - Specialties from Ticino - Wine tasting - Guided tours of the cellars - Wine Museum - Matasci Arte - Vintage villa for events, seminars, samplings, Wine & Dine Guided tours of the Wine Cellar and Wine Museum every Friday at 4 p.m. from Easter until the middle of September. Group visits upon request.
