Ascona Things to Do Tips by loisl

Play ground for Children

If you have smaller children then you should visit the nice playground at the lake with them.
There is also a Trampoline-bungee jumping possibility there, allowing kids from 3 years up.

Directions: Follow the lake promenade east and you are there

Church Santi Pietro e Paolo

The church goes back to the 16. century back and became around the middle of the 18. and 19. Century extensively restored.
The church has three ships and has a completely colored and decorated polygonal choir, the marble-altar of 1786 and the altarpiece, which is displayed since 1633.

Directions: near the lake

Bungy jumping like 007 "Goldeneye"

If you look for the special spice in your life, why not do the famous Bungy-Jump like James Bond, alias Pierce Brosnan, in “Goldeneye” on the original scene???

Address: Valle Verzasca

Directions: see website

Website: http://www.trekking.ch/eng/welcome.asp

Visit one of the tallest dams in Europe

In the nearby Valle Verzasca you find a very big dam, on of many in Switzerland, built to produce electrical energy.

Height: 220 meter
Crest length: 380 meter

You can walk over the crown of the dam and enjoy the spectacular view down to the valley ground.

You think the dam looks familiar, you’ve seen it already???
Yes, maybe, James Bond, alias Pierce Brosnan, his famous Bungee-Jump in “Goldeneye” was filmed here.
I f you want to do the jump, check my next tip.

Address: Valle Verzasca

Directions: Take the main road to Gordola (near Locarno) and follow the signs "Valle Verzasca", after a few km you see the dam, there a re lots of parking spaces available

Website: http://www.swissdams.ch/Dams/damForm/default_e.asp?ID=4

For your kids: the model rail paradies

If you have kids visit this place.
A great model rail where kids can ride on the little cars, electric or real steam powered engines are operated by the club members.
And on the same premise is also a nice play ground.

Check the website for operating hours.

Address: Tenero

Directions: near the Lido Mappo camp ground

Website: http://www.ataf.ch/

Rent a Boat

Rent a Boat and cruise the shore line of Lago Maggiore.
See the beautiful houses of the rich and famous from the lake side.
With the little motor boats you can surround the Brissago Islands within an hour.

Directions: Promenade, on both sides

Great place for a walk

The small town is lovely for a walk or stroll.
Discover the little narrow alleys in the pedastrian area.
Also the promenade along the lake front is (allmost) car free, and one of the hot spots in town.
Allmost daily activities are held here, the local market, street artists, musicians, etc.

Address: everywhere in Ascona