Distretto di Blenio district, Ticino, Switzerland

Places to visit near Acquarossa

Acquarossa is a town in Distretto di Blenio district, Ticino, Switzerland, home to about 1,814 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Ghiacciaio di Bresciana (10 km), Cima Dei Cogn (14 km) and Pizzo del Ramulazz (17 km).

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Acquarossa, Ticino
Acquarossa, Distretto di Blenio district, Ticino, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Acquarossa at a glance

Location
Distretto di Blenio district, Ticino, Switzerland
Population
about 1,814
Coordinates
46.4547° N, 8.9426° E
Places within 50 km
87 (87 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Acquarossa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Acquarossa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Acquarossa, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Acquarossa

145 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Acquarossa. The closest is Ghiacciaio di Bresciana (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Acquarossa

50 churches within 100 km of Acquarossa. The closest is Chiesa San Giovanni Battista (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Acquarossa

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Acquarossa. The closest is Castello Dei Marcacci (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Acquarossa

9 museums within 100 km of Acquarossa. The closest is Museo Castello San Materno (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Acquarossa

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Acquarossa. The closest is Lago di Cama (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Acquarossa

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Acquarossa. The closest is Cascata da Sgióf (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Cascata da Sgióf · waterfall · Distretto di Locarno · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Maggia Valley · waterfall · Distretto di Vallemaggia · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Toce Falls · waterfall · Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Il Fiumelatte · waterfall · Lecco · ~71 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Acquarossa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Acquarossa
  2. 17 km Piz di Strega · viewpoint, Distretto di Blenio
  3. 2 km Pizzo del Ramulazz · viewpoint, Distretto di Blenio
  4. 5 km Cima Dei Cogn · viewpoint, Distretto di Blenio
  5. 10 km Ghiacciaio di Bresciana · viewpoint, Distretto di Blenio
  6. 25 km Lukmanier Pass · viewpoint, Korporation Ursern
  7. 21 km Back to Acquarossa

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From travellers near Acquarossa

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How to reach Acquarossa

    All places near Acquarossa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acquarossa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints57145Ghiacciaio di Bresciana (10 km)
    Churches1450Chiesa San Giovanni Battista (32 km)
    Forts & heritage1049Castello Dei Marcacci (26 km)
    Museums19Museo Castello San Materno (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Lago di Cama (39 km)
    Waterfalls24Cascata da Sgióf (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Bolle di Magadino (42 km)
    Other attractions12Disentis Abbey (36 km)
    Parks02Villa Favorita (63 km)
    Treks01Colonè - San Lucio (53 km)
    Caves01Kulthöhle Zillis (54 km)
    Beaches & coast01La Punta (58 km)

    Acquarossa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acquarossa?

    Ghiacciaio di Bresciana (viewpoint, about 10 km), Cima Dei Cogn (viewpoint, about 14 km), Pizzo del Ramulazz (viewpoint, about 17 km), Piz di Strega (viewpoint, about 17 km), Lukmanier Pass (viewpoint, about 21 km), Cima di Bri (viewpoint, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Acquarossa?

    87 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Acquarossa?

    Ghiacciaio di Bresciana, about 10 km by road; Cima Dei Cogn (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Acquarossa?

    Chiesa San Giovanni Battista, about 32 km by road; Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Acquarossa?

    Castello Dei Marcacci, about 26 km by road; Mesocco Castle (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Acquarossa?

    Start in Acquarossa, visit Piz di Strega, then Pizzo del Ramulazz, then Cima Dei Cogn, then Ghiacciaio di Bresciana, then Lukmanier Pass, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acquarossa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Acquarossa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Acquarossa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Acquarossa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.