Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland

Places to visit near Ascona

Ascona is a town in Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland, home to about 5,084 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 churches, 23 forts & heritage and 16 museums. The must-see places are Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (1 km), Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna (1 km) and Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (3 km).

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Ascona, Ticino
Ascona, Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ascona at a glance

Location
Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland
Population
about 5,084
Coordinates
46.1545° N, 8.7733° E
Places within 50 km
179 (179 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 Ascona

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ascona: 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 Ascona, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ascona

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ascona. The closest is Cimetta (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cimetta · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Salmone · viewpoint · Distretto di Vallemaggia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Val Veddasca · viewpoint · Varese · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Pizzo Vogorno · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Valle Verzasca · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~17 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ascona

75 churches within 100 km of Ascona. The closest is Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ascona

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ascona. The closest is Castello Visconteo (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ascona

22 museums within 100 km of Ascona. The closest is Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ascona

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ascona. The closest is Bolle di Magadino (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Ascona

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Ascona. The closest is Cascata da Sgióf (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ascona

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ascona
  2. 1 km Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo · church, Distretto di Locarno
  3. 1 km Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna · museum, Distretto di Locarno
  4. 3 km Collegiata di Sant'Antonio Abate · church, Distretto di Locarno
  5. 1 km Castello Visconteo · heritage site, Distretto di Locarno
  6. 1 km Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi · church, Distretto di Locarno
  7. 3 km Back to Ascona

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How to reach Ascona

    All places near Ascona by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ascona by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5985Cimetta (7 km)
    Churches5575Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2346Castello Visconteo (3 km)
    Museums1622Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Bolle di Magadino (8 km)
    Waterfalls56Cascata da Sgióf (16 km)
    Parks66Zoo al Maglio (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Diga Lago Delio Nord (10 km)
    Other attractions23Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola (47 km)
    Treks11Colonè - San Lucio (32 km)
    Beaches & coast01La Punta (58 km)
    Caves01Buco del Piombo (61 km)

    Ascona: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ascona?

    Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (church, about 1 km), Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna (museum, about 1 km), Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (church, about 3 km), Castello Visconteo (heritage site, about 3 km), Collegiata di Sant'Antonio Abate (church, about 3 km), Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (church, about 3 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ascona?

    Cimetta, about 7 km by road; Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ascona?

    Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ascona?

    Castello Visconteo, about 3 km by road; Rovine del Castelliere (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ascona?

    Start in Ascona, visit Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, then Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna, then Collegiata di Sant'Antonio Abate, then Castello Visconteo, then Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ascona?

    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 Ascona

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