Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland

Places to visit near Losone

Losone is a town in Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland, home to about 6,070 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 churches, 20 forts & heritage and 13 museums. The must-see places are Museo Castello San Materno (2 km), Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (2 km) and Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (2 km).

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

Losone at a glance

Location
Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland
Population
about 6,070
Coordinates
46.1687° N, 8.7593° E
Places within 50 km
163 (163 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 Losone

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Losone: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Losone

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Losone. The closest is Cimetta (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cimetta · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Salmone · viewpoint · Distretto di Vallemaggia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Val Veddasca · viewpoint · Varese · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Valle Verzasca · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Pizzo Vogorno · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~16 km · Must-see

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Churches near Losone

75 churches within 100 km of Losone. The closest is Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Losone

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Losone. The closest is Rovine del Castelliere (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Losone

21 museums within 100 km of Losone. The closest is Museo Castello San Materno (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Losone

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Losone. The closest is Bolle di Magadino (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Losone

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Losone. The closest is Diga Lago Delio Nord (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Losone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Losone
  2. 2 km Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate · church, Distretto di Locarno
  3. 3 km Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo · church, Distretto di Locarno
  4. 1 km Museo Castello San Materno · museum, Distretto di Locarno
  5. 2 km Collegiata di Sant'Antonio Abate · church, Distretto di Locarno
  6. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Maria in Selva · church, Distretto di Locarno
  7. 3 km Back to Losone

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From travellers near Losone

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How to reach Losone

    All places near Losone by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Losone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5688Cimetta (5 km)
    Churches5175Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2046Rovine del Castelliere (3 km)
    Museums1321Museo Castello San Materno (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Bolle di Magadino (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Diga Lago Delio Nord (12 km)
    Waterfalls56Maggia Valley (14 km)
    Parks56Zoo al Maglio (28 km)
    Other attractions13Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola (46 km)
    Treks11Colonè - San Lucio (34 km)
    Beaches & coast01La Punta (60 km)

    Losone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Losone?

    Museo Castello San Materno (museum, about 2 km), Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (church, about 2 km), Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (church, about 2 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria in Selva (church, about 3 km), Collegiata di Sant'Antonio Abate (church, about 3 km), Rovine del Castelliere (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Losone?

    Cimetta, about 5 km by road; Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Losone?

    Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate, about 2 km by road; Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Losone?

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

    What is a good one-day trip from Losone?

    Start in Losone, visit Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate, then Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, then Museo Castello San Materno, then Collegiata di Sant'Antonio Abate, then Chiesa di Santa Maria in Selva, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Losone?

    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 Losone

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