Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland

Places to visit near Verscio

Verscio is a town in Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland, home to about 1,009 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 15 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Rovine del Castelliere (2 km), Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (3 km) and Salmone (4 km).

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

Verscio at a glance

Location
Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland
Population
about 1,009
Coordinates
46.1848° N, 8.7322° E
Places within 50 km
152 (152 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 Verscio

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Verscio: 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 Verscio

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Verscio. The closest is Salmone (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Salmone · viewpoint · Distretto di Vallemaggia · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Cimetta · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Valle Verzasca · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Pizzo Vogorno · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Poncione d'Alnasca · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~17 km · Must-see

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Churches near Verscio

74 churches within 100 km of Verscio. The closest is Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Verscio

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Verscio. The closest is Rovine del Castelliere (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Verscio

20 museums within 100 km of Verscio. The closest is Museo Castello San Materno (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Verscio

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Verscio. The closest is Bolle di Magadino (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Verscio

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Verscio. The closest is Diga Lago Delio Nord (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Verscio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Verscio
  2. 3 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. 5 km Rovine del Castelliere · heritage site, Distretto di Locarno
  6. 5 km Salmone · viewpoint, Distretto di Vallemaggia
  7. 4 km Back to Verscio

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From travellers near Verscio

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How to reach Verscio

    All places near Verscio by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Verscio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5792Salmone (4 km)
    Churches4674Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1544Rovine del Castelliere (2 km)
    Museums1220Museo Castello San Materno (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Bolle di Magadino (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Diga Lago Delio Nord (14 km)
    Waterfalls56Maggia Valley (11 km)
    Parks46Zoo al Maglio (31 km)
    Other attractions13Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola (44 km)
    Treks11Colonè - San Lucio (37 km)
    Beaches & coast01La Punta (62 km)

    Verscio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Verscio?

    Rovine del Castelliere (heritage site, about 2 km), Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (church, about 3 km), Salmone (viewpoint, about 4 km), Museo Castello San Materno (museum, about 5 km), Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (church, about 5 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria in Selva (church, about 6 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Verscio?

    Salmone, about 4 km by road; Cimetta (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Verscio?

    Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate, about 3 km by road; Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Verscio?

    Rovine del Castelliere, about 2 km by road; Castello Visconteo (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Verscio?

    Start in Verscio, visit Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate, then Chiesa Dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, then Museo Castello San Materno, then Rovine del Castelliere, then Salmone, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Verscio?

    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 Verscio

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