Located on the northernmost end of Lake Maggiore, Locarno is a beautiful waterfront old town dominated by a vine-clad hillside and has the mildest climate in Switzerland. Its cultural past is evident in the pictuesque old town, the Città Vecchia, with narrow streets and passageways that descend to the Piazza Grande. The area has some great walking and fantastic excursions to fascinate and inspire. There is also a strong festival spirit, with entertainment and evening concerts running throughout the summer months, the highpoint of which is the International Film Festival in August.
Fact file
General
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Currency
Swiss Franc
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Passports and visas
- You will require a full British passport valid for the length of your stay. EU citizens can travel up to the expiry date of their passports.
- No visa is required.
- Please check this information as requirements are liable to change.
Travel
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Flight time
Approx. 1.5-2hrs -
Fly from
Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh
Weather
| daily temperature | daily sunshine | monthly rainfall | |
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| May | 19°C | 8hrs | 6.8cm |
| Jun | 23°C | 9hrs | 8.9cm |
| Jul | 25°C | 10hrs | 6.4cm |
| Aug | 24°C | 9hrs | 9.4cm |
| Sep | 21°C | 7hrs | 9.9cm |
| Oct | 14°C | 4hrs | 7.2cm |
Holiday deals
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