Experience Lake Maggiore and the Brissago Islands
Travel south on the Treno Gottardo and discover Lake Maggiore by boat
Lake Maggiore, on the border between Italy and Switzerland, is an attractive excursion destination with its unique climate and the beauty of the surrounding towns. Thanks to the day ticket included in the offer, you can take a boat trip from Locarno on Lake Maggiore to the Brissago Islands, where beautiful gardens and an elegant villa await you. Enjoy colourful landscapes and majestic mountains, an unforgettable experience.
Included in the Lake Maggiore and Brissago Islands experience
Return journey on the Treno Gottardo from Zurich or Basel (via Lucerne, Airolo) to Locarno
1 coffee on the Treno Gottardo
Day ticket for the shipping company valid on Lake Maggiore (Swiss side)
Admission to the Brissago Islands
Brissago Islands
On Switzerland's only island, which is home to a botanical garden, Mediterranean and subtropical plants thrive thanks to the regional climate. The 25,000-square-metre garden is home to over 2,000 plant species from different parts of the world. Children can even go on exciting treasure hunts here, and what better place could there be than an island?
In the park, in the Villa Emden, which was built in the 1930s, there is a restaurant where you can enjoy a fine ice cream or a coffee and let the afternoon draw to a close before taking the boat back to the mainland.
A day on Lake Maggiore
With your day ticket from the shipping company, you can discover more than just the Brissago Islands. Experience an unforgettable cruise that begins in Locarno and takes you to the enchanting treasures along Lake Maggiore.