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          Hygiene stations and protective equipment available for staff and guests
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          Regular check of the technical equipment (e.g. air conditioning, dishwasher, washing machines)
          Health and safety measures
          Keep distance
          Spatial distancing throughout the facility according to local law
          Staff training
          Revised training programmes for employees, suppliers and contractors
          Measures for the comfort of the guests
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          Avoidance of queues and paperless check-in and check-out possible
          Fitness and Wellness
          Additional hygiene and cleaning regulations apply to all fitness and wellness facilities
          Tracking
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          Controlled access and separation of groups and stored luggage
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          Non-contact food services, available takeaway options and disinfected cutlery and serving utensils
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          Hotel ibis Locarno
          HRS stars
          8.4

          8 Evaluations

          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          1.00 km to train stationDistance to station 60.00 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
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          Business Tariff Savings
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          Hotel ibis Locarno
          Hotel La Palma au Lac
          HRS stars
          Hotel La Palma au Lac
          Locarno (Muralto)
          8.7

          4 Evaluations

          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          1.00 km to train stationDistance to station 60.00 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          €166.68
          Hotel La Palma au Lac
          Hotel Muralto Garni
          HRS stars
          Hotel Muralto Garni
          Locarno (Locarno-Muralto)
          8.9

          6 Evaluations

          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
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          €0.00
          €93.96
          Hotel Muralto Garni
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          Contactless reception of guests

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          The health and safety of your guests has the highest priority for the HRS hotel partners. Hotels with a Clean & Safe seals implement extended hygiene and protective measures to protect against infection against COVID-19 within your company.
          Cleaning and disinfection measures
          Hygiene and personal protective equipment
          Hygiene stations and protective equipment available for staff and guests
          High touch frequency areas
          Frequent cleaning of public areas and areas with high touch frequency (e.g. door handles).
          Technical equipment
          Regular check of the technical equipment (e.g. air conditioning, dishwasher, washing machines)
          Health and safety measures
          Keep distance
          Spatial distancing throughout the facility according to local law
          Staff training
          Revised training programmes for employees, suppliers and contractors
          Measures for the comfort of the guests
          Contactless reception
          Avoidance of queues and paperless check-in and check-out possible
          Fitness and Wellness
          Additional hygiene and cleaning regulations apply to all fitness and wellness facilities
          Tracking
          Tracking for quick response in case of illness of employees, suppliers or guests
          Meetings and events
          Controlled access and separation of groups and stored luggage
          Food and beverage safety
          Food and beverages
          Non-contact food services, available takeaway options and disinfected cutlery and serving utensils
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          H4 Hotel Arcadia
          HRS stars
          H4 Hotel Arcadia
          Locarno (TI)
          8.6

          6 Evaluations

          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          1.00 km to train stationDistance to station 88.99 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          The hotel is well located with close distances to the train station, lake and many other touristic locations.
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          €0.00
          €175.14
          H4 Hotel Arcadia
          Clean & Safe Protocol X

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          The measures have been confirmed by the hotel management

          Hygiene & cleaning measures

          Contactless reception of guests

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          Clean & Safe Protocol
          The health and safety of your guests has the highest priority for the HRS hotel partners. Hotels with a Clean & Safe seals implement extended hygiene and protective measures to protect against infection against COVID-19 within your company.
          Cleaning and disinfection measures
          Hygiene and personal protective equipment
          Hygiene stations and protective equipment available for staff and guests
          High touch frequency areas
          Frequent cleaning of public areas and areas with high touch frequency (e.g. door handles).
          Technical equipment
          Regular check of the technical equipment (e.g. air conditioning, dishwasher, washing machines)
          Health and safety measures
          Keep distance
          Spatial distancing throughout the facility according to local law
          Staff training
          Revised training programmes for employees, suppliers and contractors
          Measures for the comfort of the guests
          Contactless reception
          Avoidance of queues and paperless check-in and check-out possible
          Fitness and Wellness
          Additional hygiene and cleaning regulations apply to all fitness and wellness facilities
          Tracking
          Tracking for quick response in case of illness of employees, suppliers or guests
          Meetings and events
          Controlled access and separation of groups and stored luggage
          Food and beverage safety
          Food and beverages
          Non-contact food services, available takeaway options and disinfected cutlery and serving utensils
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          Hotel City Locarno Design & Hospitality
          HRS stars
          8.5

          3 Evaluations

          WLAN in room WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          1.00 km to the city centreDistance to city center 2.00 km to train stationDistance to station
          WLAN in room WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
          Both business & leisure travellers
          business tariff
          €0.00
          €148.55
          Hotel City Locarno Design & Hospitality
          Hotel Alexandra
          HRS stars
          Hotel Alexandra
          Locarno (Muralto)
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          1.00 km to the city centreDistance to city center
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          Hotel Alexandra
          Hotel Rio Garni
          HRS stars
          Hotel Rio Garni
          Locarno (TI)
          9.1

          3 Evaluations

          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          1.00 km to the city centreDistance to city center 60.00 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
          Nothing else required - simply sign in!
          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          €103.94
          Hotel Rio Garni
          Clean & Safe Protocol X

          Self Inspected Hotel

          The measures have been confirmed by the hotel management

          Hygiene & cleaning measures

          Contactless reception of guests

          Keep distance

          Food & Beverage Safety

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          Clean & Safe Protocol
          The health and safety of your guests has the highest priority for the HRS hotel partners. Hotels with a Clean & Safe seals implement extended hygiene and protective measures to protect against infection against COVID-19 within your company.
          Cleaning and disinfection measures
          Hygiene and personal protective equipment
          Hygiene stations and protective equipment available for staff and guests
          High touch frequency areas
          Frequent cleaning of public areas and areas with high touch frequency (e.g. door handles).
          Technical equipment
          Regular check of the technical equipment (e.g. air conditioning, dishwasher, washing machines)
          Health and safety measures
          Keep distance
          Spatial distancing throughout the facility according to local law
          Staff training
          Revised training programmes for employees, suppliers and contractors
          Measures for the comfort of the guests
          Contactless reception
          Avoidance of queues and paperless check-in and check-out possible
          Fitness and Wellness
          Additional hygiene and cleaning regulations apply to all fitness and wellness facilities
          Tracking
          Tracking for quick response in case of illness of employees, suppliers or guests
          Meetings and events
          Controlled access and separation of groups and stored luggage
          Food and beverage safety
          Food and beverages
          Non-contact food services, available takeaway options and disinfected cutlery and serving utensils
          X
          Hotel Du Lac
          HRS stars
          8.4

          1 Evaluations

          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          Hotel Du Lac
          Clean & Safe Protocol X

          Self Inspected Hotel

          The measures have been confirmed by the hotel management

          Hygiene & cleaning measures

          Contactless reception of guests

          Keep distance

          Food & Beverage Safety

          Show all relevant measures
          Clean & Safe Protocol
          The health and safety of your guests has the highest priority for the HRS hotel partners. Hotels with a Clean & Safe seals implement extended hygiene and protective measures to protect against infection against COVID-19 within your company.
          Cleaning and disinfection measures
          Hygiene and personal protective equipment
          Hygiene stations and protective equipment available for staff and guests
          High touch frequency areas
          Frequent cleaning of public areas and areas with high touch frequency (e.g. door handles).
          Technical equipment
          Regular check of the technical equipment (e.g. air conditioning, dishwasher, washing machines)
          Health and safety measures
          Keep distance
          Spatial distancing throughout the facility according to local law
          Staff training
          Revised training programmes for employees, suppliers and contractors
          Measures for the comfort of the guests
          Contactless reception
          Avoidance of queues and paperless check-in and check-out possible
          Fitness and Wellness
          Additional hygiene and cleaning regulations apply to all fitness and wellness facilities
          Tracking
          Tracking for quick response in case of illness of employees, suppliers or guests
          Meetings and events
          Controlled access and separation of groups and stored luggage
          Food and beverage safety
          Food and beverages
          Non-contact food services, available takeaway options and disinfected cutlery and serving utensils
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          Hotel dell'Angelo
          HRS stars
          7.3

          4 Evaluations

          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          1.00 km to train stationDistance to station 60.70 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          Location is very good
          business tariff details
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          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
          Both business & leisure travellers
          business tariff
          €0.00
          Hotel dell'Angelo
          Hotel Millennium Garni
          HRS stars
          WLAN in room WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          60.33 km to airportDistance to airport
          WLAN in room WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
          Nothing else required - simply sign in!
          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          €166.34
          Hotel Millennium Garni
          Clean & Safe Protocol X

          Self Inspected Hotel

          The measures have been confirmed by the hotel management

          Hygiene & cleaning measures

          Contactless reception of guests

          Keep distance

          Food & Beverage Safety

          Show all relevant measures
          Clean & Safe Protocol
          The health and safety of your guests has the highest priority for the HRS hotel partners. Hotels with a Clean & Safe seals implement extended hygiene and protective measures to protect against infection against COVID-19 within your company.
          Cleaning and disinfection measures
          Hygiene and personal protective equipment
          Hygiene stations and protective equipment available for staff and guests
          High touch frequency areas
          Frequent cleaning of public areas and areas with high touch frequency (e.g. door handles).
          Technical equipment
          Regular check of the technical equipment (e.g. air conditioning, dishwasher, washing machines)
          Health and safety measures
          Keep distance
          Spatial distancing throughout the facility according to local law
          Staff training
          Revised training programmes for employees, suppliers and contractors
          Measures for the comfort of the guests
          Contactless reception
          Avoidance of queues and paperless check-in and check-out possible
          Fitness and Wellness
          Additional hygiene and cleaning regulations apply to all fitness and wellness facilities
          Tracking
          Tracking for quick response in case of illness of employees, suppliers or guests
          Meetings and events
          Controlled access and separation of groups and stored luggage
          Food and beverage safety
          Food and beverages
          Non-contact food services, available takeaway options and disinfected cutlery and serving utensils
          X
          The Originals Relais Boutique-Hotel Remorino
          HRS stars
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          2.00 km to the city centreDistance to city center 2.00 km to train stationDistance to station
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          The Originals Relais Boutique-Hotel Remorino
          Hotel Nessi
          HRS stars
          8.8

          3 Evaluations

          Parking directly by the hotel Parking directly by the hotel
          WLAN in room WiFi in room
          1.63 km to the city centreDistance to city center 1.94 km to train stationDistance to station
          Parking directly by the hotel Parking directly by the hotel
          WLAN in room WiFi in room
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          €103.14
          Hotel Nessi
          Hotel Belvedere Locarno
          HRS stars
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          1.00 km to train stationDistance to station
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          €274.91
          Hotel Belvedere Locarno
          Hotel America
          HRS stars
          8.1

          2 Evaluations

          WLAN in room WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          0.10 km to the city centreDistance to city center 0.80 km to train stationDistance to station 60.15 km to airportDistance to airport
          WLAN in room WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          €122.41
          Hotel America
          Hotel Geranio au Lac
          HRS stars
          Hotel Geranio au Lac
          Locarno (Muralto)
          8.7

          2 Evaluations

          WI-FI WiFi in room
          1.00 km to the city centreDistance to city center 60.00 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          €167.43
          Hotel Geranio au Lac
          Villa Orselina Small Luxury Hotel
          HRS stars
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          3.00 km to the city centreDistance to city center 3.00 km to train stationDistance to station 115.00 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          €579.07
          Villa Orselina Small Luxury Hotel
          Hotel Caffè dell'Arte Boutique Rooms
          HRS stars
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          60.00 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
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          Free benefit for all myHRS members
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          business tariff
          €0.00
          €162.31
          Hotel Caffè dell'Arte Boutique Rooms
          Piccolo Hotel
          HRS stars
          Piccolo Hotel
          Locarno (TI)
          7.4

          1 Evaluations

          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          1.00 km to the city centreDistance to city center 1.00 km to train stationDistance to station 61.00 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
          Nothing else required - simply sign in!
          Free benefit for all myHRS members
          Both business & leisure travellers
          business tariff
          €0.00
          €104.25
          Piccolo Hotel
          Smart-HOTEL MINUSIO
          HRS stars
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          3.00 km to the city centreDistance to city center 3.00 km to train stationDistance to station 61.00 km to airportDistance to airport
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
          Nothing else required - simply sign in!
          Free benefit for all myHRS members
          Both business & leisure travellers
          business tariff
          €0.00
          €163.53
          Smart-HOTEL MINUSIO
          Riva Rooms & Studios Smart Hotel Locarno
          HRS stars
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          2.00 km to the city centreDistance to city center 3.00 km to train stationDistance to station
          WI-FI WiFi in room
          Parking Parking directly by the hotel
          business tariff details
          myHRS Club Member
          Business Tariff Savings
          This hotel offers exclusively-negotiated rates for all myHRS members, known as the HRS Business Tariff.
          Save up to 30% automatically
          Nothing else required - simply sign in!
          Free benefit for all myHRS members
          Both business & leisure travellers
          business tariff
          €0.00
          €144.48
          Riva Rooms & Studios Smart Hotel Locarno

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          Frequently asked questions about hotels in Locarno

          The following hotels in Locarno offer free WLAN for HRS guests: Hotel ibis Locarno, Hotel La Palma au Lac and Hotel Muralto Garni.

          In Locarno the Hotel Rio Garni, Hotel Muralto Garni and Hotel Nessi received the highest customer ratings with at least 8 out of 10 rating stars.

          The hotels Hotel ibis Locarno, Hotel La Palma au Lac and Hotel Rio Garni have received very positive reviews from travelers for their breakfast options.

          You can relax in the fitness studio after your business meeting at the following hotels in Locarno: Hotel ibis Locarno, Hotel La Palma au Lac and H4 Hotel Arcadia.

          In Locarno the following conference hotels: Hotel Muralto Garni, Hotel La Palma au Lac and Hotel Geranio au Lac have received the highest customer ratings with at least 8 out of 10 rating stars.

          At HRS you have the option of sorting the hotels according to their distance from the center and choosing the right hotel for you. Or use the map view.

          The accommodations Hotel ibis Locarno, Hotel City Locarno Design & Hospitality and Hotel Rio Garni received particularly good reviews from business travelers. You can find more business hotels in Locarno here .

          You can relax in the wellness area after your business meeting in the following hotels in Locarno: Hotel ibis Locarno, Hotel La Palma au Lac and Hotel Belvedere Locarno. You can find more information and offers on wellness hotels in Locarno at HRS.

          You get a good connection to the local public transport through accommodations near the train station. The accommodations Hotel Muralto Garni, Hotel Rio Garni and Hotel Geranio au Lac are perfectly suited due to their proximity to the train station.

          In Locarno travelers can expect an average overnight price of €178.41. (Prices are based on the hotel prices from hrs.de).

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          Locarno – A Pilgrimage Town with a Rich History

          This southern Swiss city seems almost Mediterranean, with palm trees and many days of sunshine throughout the year. Locarno is known for hosting the annual Locarno International Film Festival and for the Locarno Treaties, negotiated in 1925. It has a long history of settlement, with archaeological evidence dating from about 14th century BCE discovered in the area. The city became a royal court in the late 800s, and itwas home to several castles starting in the early middle Ages. Visconti Castle was first mentioned in 1210 and destroyed in 1531, leaving only a central core of the building complex. It also has a church that was established after the Virgin Mary appeared, which still draws many pilgrims to the town.

          Location: Between Lake Maggiore and the Swiss Alps

          On the northern end of Lake Maggiore lies Locarno, near the city of Ascona at the foot of the Alps. Much of the area is used for agricultural purposes, and there is a large forest in the town. It is easy to get to it by auto, taking the A13. There is also regular train service from many cities in Switzerland and Italy.

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          Culture: A Castle Built by Da Vinci

          One of the main sites in town is the castle, which now houses the City and Archaeological Museum. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the defensive bastion of the castle. There are nine Swiss heritage sites in the city, three of which are churches. One important church is Madonna del Sasso, which not only draws pilgrims due to an appearance of the Virgin Mary, it also offers amazing views of the lake, the mountains, and the city. There is also a scale model of the Solar System, the Astrovia Locarno.

          Activities: Plenty of Sunshine for Enjoying the Natural Attractions

          There is more than 2,300 hours of sunshine every year, which provides opportunities to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the town, in addition to the lake and the nearby Alps. The Cardada-Cimetta is the closest mountain, and it has a cable car that takes visitors up for hiking in the summer and skiing and sledging in the winter. The lake provides the perfect setting for water sports, especially boating out to the Brissago Islands.