# Ascona Tessin Lago Maggiore **Source:** https://en.poloclubascona.ch/nl/ascona-tessin-lago-maggiore **Language:** English --- - Ascona Polo Cup - About us & History - APC TV & Photos - APC26 - APC newspaper - News and press - Contact & Crew - Become a sponsor - Ascona Polo Cup - About us & History - APC TV & Photos - APC26 - APC newspaper - News and press - Contact & Crew - Become a sponsor © Polo Club Ascona 2026 # Ascona, Locarand Tici– a feeling that stays APC Editorial Team - 4 August 2026 - 8:23 ## Where Mediterranean lightness, culture, and nature merge into a way of life **Ascona, Locarno, and Ticiare much more than just the location of the Ascona Polo Cup. Between palm trees, the car-free square, and Lake Maggiore, southern lightness, culture, and nature come together to create a unique way of life – from the emerald-green valleys to the world history of the LocarTreaties. A region you don't just visit, but feel.** Polo stands for movement, elegance, and the special connection between people, nature, and the moment. This exact feeling lives in Tici– between Ascona, Locarno, and the quiet valleys by Lake Maggiore. Anyone who has been here once quickly understands: the surroundings are just as much a part of the experience as the game itself. ### Ascona: the lightness of the south In Ascona, palm trees, colorful facades, and southern joie de vivre are reflected in the water. On the car-free Piazza Giuseppe Motta, sophisticated life and relaxed sea air meet – a place that does not need to explain style, but simply radiates it. Cafés, galleries, and boutiques line the promenade, while the view over the lake constantly invites you to rest. Ascona is both a stage and a sanctuary. ### Locarno: the warmest city in Switzerland Just a few minutes away, Locarno, the warmest city in Switzerland, opens up its own stage for culture, light, and joie de vivre with the Piazza Grande and the view of the pilgrimage church Madonna del Sasso. A mild climate, southern architecture, and a vibrant city life make Locarthe lively counterpart to the elegantly quiet Ascona – two places that perfectly complement each other. ### More than promenades: the valleys of Ticino But Ticiis much more than its promenades. In the Valle Verzasca, the water shimmers emerald green under the Ponte dei Salti, while in the Maggia, rustici and waterfalls tell of untouched nature. On the Isole di Brissago, subtropical diversity thrives in the middle of the lake – almost like a promise that everything here is experienced a little more intensely. Those who leave the promenades behind discover a Ticithat is wild, quiet, and surprising. ### A region with world history Ever since the Romans, Lago Maggiore has been a place of trade and encounter. After the rule of Milan, the conquest by the Swiss, and the founding of the canton of Ticino, the region became a world stage: through the spirit of the LocarTreaties of 1925, through Monte Verità as a refuge for artists and thinkers, and through the LocarFilm Festival and JazzAscona. Hardly any region of this size has written so much history – and continues to do so to this day. ### Just like in polo: the extraordinary arises from precision and freedom Just like in polo, the extraordinary arises here from precision and freedom: from pace and tranquility, tradition and modern flair. Ascona, Locarno, and Ticiare not places you just visit – they are a feeling that stays with you. That is precisely why the region is the ideal setting for an event like the Ascona Polo Cup, where sporting dynamics and southern elegance come together. ### Overnight stay in Ascona: the Ascona Villa At Villa Ascona, you will encounter the Mediterranean soul of Switzerland. The rooms and suites are places where you naturally feel at home and at ease – here, it is time to forget the worries of everyday life. A place that translates the lightness of the region into lived hospitality. **Ascona Villa** · Via Lido 20, CH-6612 Ascona · Tel. +41 91 785 41 41 · www.ascovilla.ch ### Preview: Ascona takes the floor Our host, the municipality of Ascona, will have its say in a dedicated contribution: Michela Ris, Deputy Mayor of Ascona, provides personal insights into her region. A conversation that will follow soon. --- ## Frequently asked questions about Ascona, Locarand Ticino ### Why is Ascona more than just a location for polo? Ascona combines Mediterranean lightness, culture and nature into a unique attitude to life. Palm trees, the car-free Piazza Giuseppe Motta and Lake Maggiore make the region an experience that goes far beyond the sporting event. ### What makes Locarspecial? Locaris considered the warmest city in Switzerland. With the Piazza Grande, the view of the Madonna del Sasso, and a mild climate, the city stands for culture, light, and southern joie de vivre. ### What excursion destinations are there around Lake Maggiore? Highlights include the Ponte dei Salti in the emerald-green Verzasca Valley, the rustici and waterfalls of the Maggia Valley, and the subtropical Isole di Brissago in the middle of the lake. ### What cultural and historical significance does the region have? Lake Maggiore was a hub for trade and encounters as early as Roman times. The region became world-famous through, among other things, the LocarTreaties of 1925, the artists' mountain Monte Verità, the LocarFilm Festival, and JazzAscona. ### Where can one stay in Ascona? For example, at the Ascona Villa at Via Lido 20 in CH-6612 Ascona, which combines Mediterranean hospitality with the light-hearted character of the region. ## Between palm trees, piazzas and Lake Maggiore: Why Ascona, Locarand Ticiare more than just a location ##### Recommendation (advertisement) In the Ascona Villa you will encounter the Mediterranean soul of Switzerland. The rooms and suites are places where you naturally feel at home and at ease – here it is time to forget the daily grind. > Ascona Villa, Via Lido 20, CH-6612 Ascona · Tel. +41 91 785 41 41 · www.ascovilla.ch Our host, the municipality of Ascona, has its say in a personal contribution: Michela Ris, Deputy Mayor of Ascona. Previous post Next post © 2026 Polo Club Ascona. Made with ❤ WordPress and Kubio imunify-bot-check