Tenero
Ticino, Switzerland
Why visit Tenero?
Tourist office
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Via ai Giardini ,
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+41 84 809 10 91 ,
M-F 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00, open on Sa during the summer months .
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By Train
Great train system, 20 minutes from Bellinzona and 4 minutes from Locarno . info and timetable for SBB rail online.
Locarno is the next biggest city.
Free shuttle bus for camping guests, free ship to Locarno only in summer. In summer, Tenero is a great place to ride a bike, within 30 minutes you will be in Locarno or in 1 hour in Bellinzona
What are the things to do?
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Deposito Collezione Matasci ,
Via Riazzino 2, Cugnasco-Gerra ,
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+41 78 601 60 24 ,
Su 14:00–17:00 or on demand .
Art exhibition in nearby Cugnasco-Gerra.
Free .
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Go around the beautiful National Sport Center, take a swim in the Lago Maggiore. Visit the church in Contra.
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Gordola Adventure Park ,
Via Tratto di Fondo 2a, Gordola ,
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+41 91 745 22 28 .
A rope park in Gordola, around 500 metres walk from Tenero rail station.
Fr.
30 .
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Lago Maggiore ,
via Lido 2 ,
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+41 91 745 22 02 .
12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00 .
Fr. 20-35 for mains .
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Where to drink?
Spiaggia Pubblica a great Hawaii-style bar, snack bar, directly in front of the beach, a nice spot to enjoy a sunset.
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Campsite
Tenero is known for its campsites along the lake.
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Campofelice ,
Via alle brere 7 ,
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+41 91 745 14 17 .
With 860 camping spaces, it's one of the largest and best equipped in Europe. Reservation is not possible.
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Lago Maggiore ,
Via Lido 4 ,
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+41 91 745 18 48 ,
Family-friendly campsite, located at the shore of Lake Maggiore. Reservation is possible.
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Mid-range
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Hotel-Garni Campofelice ,
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+41 91 73 563 00 ,
Via alle Brere 16.
What should you buy?
Local shops in Tenero offer Swiss souvenirs, watches, chocolate, and regional products. ATMs are widely available.
Where to go next?
Verzasca Valley
Locarno
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