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Villa Orselina

Via Santuario 10
Rated 9.4 in 195 reviews

Villa Orselina is a charming and peaceful retreat nestled in the picturesque hills above Locarno, Switzerland. This boutique hotel offers a serene escape with stunning views over Lake Maggiore, combining elegance with a welcoming, intimate atmosphere. Its location is an ideal blend of seclusion and accessibility, just a short distance from the vibrant center of Locarno, allowing guests to explore the beauty and culture of the region with ease.

The hotel is renowned for its attentive and personalized service, ensuring every guest feels at home. Villa Orselina's decor reflects a sophisticated blend of modern comforts and classic touches, creating a warm and inviting environment. Guests can enjoy beautifully appointed rooms, each thoughtfully designed with relaxation and comfort in mind, featuring an array of high-quality amenities.

Dining at Villa Orselina is a delightful experience, with the on-site restaurant offering a menu that highlights the finest local and international cuisine, crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Guests can indulge in a meal indoors or savor their dining experience on the terrace, where the breathtaking views enhance the culinary enjoyment.

For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, the hotel's wellness offerings include a serene spa area, complete with a range of services aimed at enhancing well-being. Additionally, an outdoor swimming pool overlooks the lake, providing a tranquil setting for sunbathing or a refreshing dip.

Overall, Villa Orselina in Locarno provides a haven of tranquility and luxury, making it an ideal destination for those wanting a refined yet relaxed Swiss getaway.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 7°
 -2°
 5°
 3
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
February
 10°
 0°
 5°
 5
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
March
 13°
 3°
 8°
 5
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 17°
 6°
 11°
 6
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
May
 21°
 10°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
June
 25°
 14°
 20°
 9
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
July
 28°
 17°
 22°
 10
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
August
 27°
 16°
 22°
 9
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
September
 23°
 13°
 19°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
October
 17°
 9°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
November
 11°
 4°
 10°
 3
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
December
 8°
 0°
 6°
 2
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Locarno and near Villa Orselina

Madonna del Sasso
Madonna del Sasso
Sanctuary in Orselina, above the city of Locarno, in Ticino, Switzerland
180m / 200yd
Castello Visconteo
Castello Visconteo
Castle in Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
1km / 0.61mi
San Francesco Church and former Abbey
San Francesco Church and former Abbey
1km / 0.63mi
Santa Maria Assunta Church and House of the Canonici
Santa Maria Assunta Church and House of the Canonici
Church in Locarno, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.5mi
San Vittore Collegiate Church
San Vittore Collegiate Church
Church building in Muralto in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.53mi
Ghisla Art Collection
Museum in Switzerland
0.9km / 0.57mi
Sant'Antonio Abate Parish Church
Sant'Antonio Abate Parish Church
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.51mi
Santa Maria in Selva, Locarno
Santa Maria in Selva, Locarno
Church building in Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.58mi
Convento di Santa Caterina
Convento di Santa Caterina
Church building in Locarno, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.44mi
Church Santa Maria Lauretana (Brione sopra Minusio)
Church Santa Maria Lauretana (Brione sopra Minusio)
Church building in Brione sopra Minusio Switzerland
1.6km / 1mi
Pinacoteca comunale Casa Rusca
Pinacoteca comunale Casa Rusca
Museum in Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.53mi
Chiesa di San Bernardo
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.37mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
1.4km / 0.86mi
Cappella della Resurrezione
Cappella della Resurrezione
310m / 340yd
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museo civico e archeologico
Museo civico e archeologico
Historical museum in Locarno (Switzerland)
1km / 0.61mi
Casorella Museum
Museum in Switzerland
0.9km / 0.59mi
Madonna del Sasso Museum
Madonna del Sasso Museum
Museum in Orselina (Switzerland)
210m / 230yd
Elisarion museum
Elisarion museum
Museum collection in Minusio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
1.2km / 0.76mi
Museum Fiorenzo Abbondio
Museum in Minusio (Switzerland)
1.5km / 0.95mi
Church of Saints Roch and Quirico
Church of Saints Roch and Quirico
Church building in Minusio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
1.7km / 1mi
Chiesa-Oratorio del Santo Crocefisso
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
1.6km / 0.97mi
Church of Saints Roch and Quirico
Church of Saints Roch and Quirico
Church building in Minusio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
1.3km / 0.84mi
Casa Anatta
Casa Anatta
Museum in Switzerland
3.2km / 2mi
Fondazione Ignaz e Mischa Epper
Fondazione Ignaz e Mischa Epper
Museum in Switzerland
3.3km / 2.1mi
Museo Castello San Materno
Museo Castello San Materno
Museum in Ascona (Switzerland)
2.4km / 1.5mi
Chiesa di San Bernardo di Chiaravalle
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
3.7km / 2.3mi
Castelliere
Castelliere
3.9km / 2.4mi
San Rocco Church
San Rocco Church
Church building in Losone in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
3.1km / 1.9mi
Madonna della Fontana Church
Madonna della Fontana Church
Church in the Swiss municipality of Ascona
2.9km / 1.8mi
Chiesa Santi Pietro e Paolo
Chiesa Santi Pietro e Paolo
Church building in Ascona, Switzerland
3.2km / 2mi
San Lorenzo Church
San Lorenzo Church
Church building in Losone in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
2.9km / 1.8mi
Monte Verità museum complex
Monte Verità museum complex
Museum in Ascona (Switzerland)
3.2km / 2mi
Museo comunale d'arte moderna
Museo comunale d'arte moderna
Art museum in Ascona (Switzerland)
3.2km / 2mi
Santi Stefano e Fabiano oratory
Santi Stefano e Fabiano oratory
3.1km / 2mi
Santi Pietro e Paolo Parish Church
Santi Pietro e Paolo Parish Church
Church building in Vira in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
5km / 3.1mi
Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Vincenzo martire
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
4.1km / 2.6mi
Sant’Antonio Abate Church
Church building in Arcegno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
4.3km / 2.7mi
San Carlo Church and rectory
San Carlo Church and rectory
Chruch buildings in Magadino in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
5.7km / 3.6mi
Santi Carpoforo e Gottardo Parish Church and rectory
Santi Carpoforo e Gottardo Parish Church and rectory
Church buildings in Mergoscia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
5.6km / 3.5mi
Chiesa dei Santi Nazzaro e Celso
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
5km / 3.1mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (Terre di Pedemonte)
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (Terre di Pedemonte)
Church building in Tegna in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
4km / 2.5mi
San Michele
San Michele
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
5.9km / 3.7mi
Museum comico
Museum in Terre di Pedemonte (Switzerland)
5km / 3.1mi
Oratorio della Beata Vergine
Church building in Tenero-Contra, Switzerland
4.2km / 2.6mi

What to do in Locarno and near Villa Orselina

Madonna del Sasso
Madonna del Sasso
Sanctuary in Orselina, above the city of Locarno, in Ticino, Switzerland
180m / 200yd
Castello Visconteo
Castello Visconteo
Castle in Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
1km / 0.61mi
San Francesco Church and former Abbey
San Francesco Church and former Abbey
1km / 0.63mi
Santa Maria Assunta Church and House of the Canonici
Santa Maria Assunta Church and House of the Canonici
Church in Locarno, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.5mi
San Vittore Collegiate Church
San Vittore Collegiate Church
Church building in Muralto in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.53mi
Ghisla Art Collection
Museum in Switzerland
0.9km / 0.57mi
Sant'Antonio Abate Parish Church
Sant'Antonio Abate Parish Church
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
0.8km / 0.51mi
Santa Maria in Selva, Locarno
Santa Maria in Selva, Locarno
Church building in Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.58mi
Convento di Santa Caterina
Convento di Santa Caterina
Church building in Locarno, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.44mi
Church Santa Maria Lauretana (Brione sopra Minusio)
Church Santa Maria Lauretana (Brione sopra Minusio)
Church building in Brione sopra Minusio Switzerland
1.6km / 1mi
Pinacoteca comunale Casa Rusca
Pinacoteca comunale Casa Rusca
Museum in Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.53mi
Chiesa di San Bernardo
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.37mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
1.4km / 0.86mi
Cappella della Resurrezione
Cappella della Resurrezione
310m / 340yd
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museo civico e archeologico
Museo civico e archeologico
Historical museum in Locarno (Switzerland)
1km / 0.61mi
Casorella Museum
Museum in Switzerland
0.9km / 0.59mi
Madonna del Sasso Museum
Madonna del Sasso Museum
Museum in Orselina (Switzerland)
210m / 230yd
Elisarion museum
Elisarion museum
Museum collection in Minusio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
1.2km / 0.76mi
Museum Fiorenzo Abbondio
Museum in Minusio (Switzerland)
1.5km / 0.95mi
Church of Saints Roch and Quirico
Church of Saints Roch and Quirico
Church building in Minusio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
1.7km / 1mi
Chiesa-Oratorio del Santo Crocefisso
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
1.6km / 0.97mi
Church of Saints Roch and Quirico
Church of Saints Roch and Quirico
Church building in Minusio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
1.3km / 0.84mi
Casa Anatta
Casa Anatta
Museum in Switzerland
3.2km / 2mi
Fondazione Ignaz e Mischa Epper
Fondazione Ignaz e Mischa Epper
Museum in Switzerland
3.3km / 2.1mi
Museo Castello San Materno
Museo Castello San Materno
Museum in Ascona (Switzerland)
2.4km / 1.5mi
Chiesa di San Bernardo di Chiaravalle
Church building in Ticino, Switzerland
3.7km / 2.3mi
Castelliere
Castelliere
3.9km / 2.4mi
San Rocco Church
San Rocco Church
Church building in Losone in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
3.1km / 1.9mi
Madonna della Fontana Church
Madonna della Fontana Church
Church in the Swiss municipality of Ascona
2.9km / 1.8mi

About Locarno

Locarno, nestled in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences. One of the most notable attractions is Lake Maggiore, where visitors can enjoy serene boat rides or simply relax by the water. The lakeside promenade is perfect for leisurely walks, lined with palm trees and quaint cafés.

Another highlight is the Sacromonte e Santuario della Madonna del Sasso, a stunning sanctuary perched on a hill that provides panoramic views of the town and the lake. The hike up to the sanctuary can be rewarding, offering a chance to appreciate the landscape.

For those interested in culture, the Locarno Film Festival is a significant event, showcasing international cinema each summer. Even outside of the festival, the town has various art galleries and theaters that reflect its vibrant cultural scene.

Locarno also serves as a gateway to the Valley of Verzasca, famous for its clear emerald waters and picturesque stone bridges. This area is ideal for hiking or simply enjoying the natural environment.

Exploring the Piazza Grande is another must, where you can find lively markets and local events throughout the year. The architecture around the square reflects the town's historical charm.

Finally, indulging in local cuisine is essential. The region is known for its Italian influences, so trying dishes like risotto or polenta at a local restaurant can be a delightful experience. Overall, Locarno presents a mix of relaxation, culture, and natural beauty for visitors to enjoy.




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