22 days in Lake Maggiore (Italy & Switzerland) Itinerary

Locarno's Mediterranean climate, palm trees, and 2,300 hours of sunlight per year make this city the warmest in Switzerland.

Locarno is known for sightseeing, zoos & aquariums, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Falconeria Locarno, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Michele, look for gifts at La Casa Del Te, and take a peaceful walk through Naturreservat Bolle die Magadino.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Locarno driving holiday planner.

Toronto, Canada to Locarno is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Locarno is 6 hours. June in Locarno sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Stresa.

Stresa is a town and comune of about 5,000 residents on the shores of Lake Maggiore in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, about 90km northwest of Milan. Explore Stresa's surroundings by going to Cannobio (Santuario della SS. Pieta, Orrido di sant'anna, &more), Lago Maggiore (in Verbania) and Chiesa di Santa Veronica (in Calde). There's much more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Palazzo Borromeo, step off the mainland to explore Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori), take in nature's colorful creations at Giardino Botanico Alpinia, and get to know the resident critters at Park Pallavicino.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Stresa sightseeing planning tool.

Getting from Locarno to Stresa by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In June in Stresa, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly back home.