Experience Lake Maggiore and the Brissago Islands
Travel south on the Treno Gottardo and discover Lake Maggiore by boat
Lake Maggiore, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland, is an attractive destination with its unique climate and the beauty of the surrounding villages. 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 colorful landscapes and majestic mountains, an unforgettable experience.
Included in the experience
Return journey on the Treno Gottardo from Zurich or Basel (via Lucerne, Airolo) to Locarno
1 coffee, tea or hot chocolate on the Treno Gottardo
Day ticket from the boat company valid on Lake Maggiore (Swiss side)
Admission to the Brissago Islands
Brissago Islands
Thanks to the regional climate, Mediterranean and subtropical plants thrive on the only island in Switzerland that is home to a botanical garden. The 25,000 m² garden is home to over 2000 plant species from different parts of the world. Children can even go on exciting treasure hunts here - what better place 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 delicious ice cream or a coffee and round off the afternoon before taking the boat back to the mainland.
A day on Lake Maggiore
With your day ticket from the boat company, you can discover more than just the Brissago Islands. Experience an unforgettable journey that starts in Locarno and takes you to the enchanting treasures along Lake Maggiore.