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ASCONA
Dolce vita under Swiss palm trees
Greeting
WELCOME TO
ASCONA
There is a wide variety of activities and things to
do in Ascona and the area around Lake Maggiore.
Explore the fascinating countryside of Ticino on
a walk or bi­c ycle tour. Take a high altitude trip on
one of the many mountain railways, be amazed
by the breathtaking panoramic views and fall in
love with the picturesque valleys.
Back in Ascona, experience the typical dolce vita of
the Ticino region over a cappuccino on the Piazza
or a glass of fine wine at our Osteria.
And when you return to the Hapimag resort after an
eventful day, a trip to the generously sized spa will
provide the relaxation you need.
Whether you are a nature lover, a fan of adventure,
an explorer or simply someone who enjoys good
food and drink – Ascona is the right place for you!
We look forward to welcoming you in Ascona and
wish you an unforgettable stay.
Your Resort Manager Tina Gerlach
and the team
NATURE
ACTIVE
FAMILY
RELAX
CULINARY
Tina Gerlach
Resort Manager
Ascona
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CONTENTS
Location 5
History 6
Leisure Consulting 7
Nature 8
Active 10
Family 11
Relax 12
Map of region 13 | 16
Resort map 14
Culinary 17
The variety of Hapimag 24
Important telephone numbers 26
Online 27
ASCONA – DOLCE VITA ­
UNDER SWISS PALM TREES
Ascona is not known as the ‘Pearl of Lake
Maggiore’ for nothing. The romantic little
town is known internationally as an exclusive holiday destination with e
­ xcellent
cultural offerings.
Ticino forms the southern part of Switzerland. Ascona
is located here, directly on Lake Maggiore, opposite
Locarno and west of the Maggia estuary. The sunkissed town, which is home to around 5500 residents
over an area of roughly 5 km², stretches out towards
the south-west along one of the long sides of the lake.
A road leading up the hillside connects Ascona with
the village of Ronco s/Ascona located on a plateau
high above the lake (351 m). The road along the shore­line leads to Porto Ronco, Brissago and eventually the
Italian border.
At 196 meters above
sea level, Ascona
is the lowest town in
Switzerland.
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History
HISTORY AND
CULTURE
A prehistoric cremation cemetery from the
Bronze Age dated approx. 800 years B.C.
is evidence of the first settlers in Ascona.
Subsequent settlers included Ligurian
tribes, Lepontic Celts and the Romans.
In the 1960s, Ascona was considered one of the
most popular holiday destinations in Europe. In fact
so popular that the German car manufacturer Opel
named one of its cars the ‘Ascona’.
The historic centre of Borgo expands outward from
the 16th century church of San Pietro e Paolo. Its bell
tower is the symbol of the town. The many narrow
and winding lanes filled with boutiques and all kinds
of shops lead downwards towards the Piazza on the
lakeside promenade of Lungolago. With its palm
trees, patrician houses, and lake-facing arcades and
cafés, it is considered the smartest promenade
on Lake Maggiore. The view of the lake is unrivalled!
Monte Verità, or the ‘Mountain of Truth’, overlooks
Ascona. Unconventional thinkers founded a colony
here at the start of the 20th century that attracted
celebrities from all over the world, such as Hermann
Hesse, Paul Klee and James Joyce. Today the mountain is home to a seminar centre for the universities
of Lucerne and Zurich. A museum tells the story of
the unconventional colony.
“I don’t only love the
countryside and the
­climate, I also love the
people of Ticino.”
H. Hesse
Hermann Hesse came
to Ticino in 1919 as
the ‘funny German with
the straw hat’.
Leisure Consulting
LEISURE
­CONSULTING
Do you want to add a bit of variety to your
holiday? Then let’s get started! Our Leisure Consultant will be happy to give you
tips to ensure you have a perfect holiday.
Hikes and walks, excursions into the pristine nature
of nearby valleys or traditional Grotti – we will be
happy to give you our best tips! In summer, we can
also advise you on options for surfing, sailing or
cosy boat trips on Lake Maggiore.
Please see the weekly programme for the consulting
times of the Leisure Consultant opposite reception.
Opening times
Please see the weekly
­programme for opening
times.
Services
– Postcards and stamps
on sale
– Sale of hiking maps
and guide books
– Currency exchange
– General information
and advice
Information Center
– Daily newspapers
–Magazines
– Lending of non-fiction
books and bestsellers
– PC station
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Nature
HEAVENLY
VALLEYS
NATURE
Wild gorges and idyllic villages: a simple,
pristine natural environment awaits you
in the valleys of Ticino.
Valle Maggia
Swap the palm-lined banks of Lake Maggiore for the
foothills of the Alps: steep cliffs, the crystal clear
­waters of the Maggia River and deep-green countryside. At 586 km², the Maggia Valley is the largest
­valley in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland.
Here you will discover highlights such as the famous
church of star architect Mario Botta in Mogno. Or
take the high road to explore the old Walser village
of Bosco Gurin, whose inhabitants speak a medieval
Alemannic dialect.
Valle Verzasca
Unspoiled nature, steep slopes, the rich emeraldgreen waters of the Verzasca River and many little
waterfalls make the Verzasca Valley a wonder of
­nature. A popular attraction is the 220-metre-high
dam in Vogorno, one of the highest in Europe.
Visitors are also captivated by the romantic ‘Ponte
dei Salti’ stone bridge in Lavertezzo. The Verzasca
Weekly guided tours
Valley will give you a genuine impression of Ticino
– Ascona sightseeing tour
– Valle Maggia
– Valle Verzasca
– Milan
– Bosco Gurin
(spring to autumn)
in times past. Traces of this past, which are reflected
in the simple beauty of the buildings, also bear witness to the hard lives of the local inhabitants. Today,
the idyllic setting warms the heart of every visitor.
Nature
Centovalli
Extraordinary countryside, high mountain ranges
and exciting architecture make the Centovalli region
a charming place. The name Centovalli means ‘a
hundred valleys’ because a vast amount of little side
valleys branch off from Centovalli. The valley is bordered on both sides by mountain ranges reaching up
to 2188 metres in altitude. The church tower of
Intragna is the symbol of the ‘Terre di Pedemonte’
region. The famous and majestic 18th century bell
tower is a fine example of the architecture of the region and protects the gateway to Centovalli.
‘Lake Maggiore Express’
(mid-April to mid-October)
Castles, picturesque countryside and resplendent
­nature provide amazement for visitors – the ‘Lake
Maggiore Express’ tour is a rail and boat excursion
which will remain long in the memory.
First you cross one of the wildest and most romantic
Centovalli railway
regions of Ticino on the picturesque Centovalli rail-
Tickets for this day trip,
more information and
timetables for the Centovalli railway can be
obtained from reception.
way. Then you will be enchanted by the Italian town
of Stresa and the Borromean islands before heading
back to Ascona on a boat. During the boat trip, you
will enjoy excellent views of Cannero Castle and the
Brissago Islands accompanied by a refreshing breeze.
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Active
WHAT A
PANORAMA!
ACTIVE
From mid-December to mid-October,
the mountain environment of CardadaCimetta offers a fantastic 360-degree
panoramic view and invites you to
explore the area with your hiking shoes
and backpack.
You will be impressed as soon as you step into the
modern cable car: in just under five minutes, you will
find yourself climbing from Orselina at 395 m above
sea level to the Cardada mountain station at 1340 m
above sea level.
From here, you can access a wide range of hiking
trails to suit different preferences. Would you prefer
a leisurely walk across the hills or are you looking
for the challenge of a difficult mountain walk to the
surrounding mountain peaks? Mountain hiking trails
lead from Cardada and Cimetta to the Cima della
Trosa (1869 m) and Madone (2039 m), both offering
spectacular Alpine panoramas.
Cardada is ideal for families, allowing them to have
fun together in the mountain air and explore a new
environment. For example, with a picnic or on the
‘play walk’ with its original, educational and exciting
games for children, spaced out at regular intervals
along the 1.2 km route.
And while the children explore the teepees at the
­Indian village in the forest between the mountain
station and the chairlift, parents can enjoy some time
together as a couple.
For information and tickets,
please contact ­reception!
General
– Weekly fitness program
– Bicycle and mountain
bike hire
– Golf in the vicinity:
18-hole courses
Patriziale Ascona & Gerre
Losone; 9-hole courses
Locarno Golf School and
SAKE Golf Pitch & Putt
Losone
City
LOTS OF
­ENJOYMENT
FOR THE
ENTIRE FAMILY
FAMILY
Both adults and children are sure to spend
exciting days in and around Ascona. Cross
the country of Switzerland easily on foot
or sweeten your holiday at the Chocolate
Museum.
Swiss miniature
At a park covering an area of 14 000 m², visitors can
admire over 120 handmade models of the most
­famous Swiss buildings, monuments and means of
transport – all at a scale of 1:25. A 3560-metre-long
model railway with 18 trains runs through the park,
over bridges and into stations – it is an attraction
that will be enjoyed by everyone, not just the children!
Chocolate Museum
The Alprose Chocolate Museum presents the world
of chocolate from the very beginning to today. The
museum illustrates all of the different facets of this
sweet delicacy, from its historical development and
individual achievements through to the first production plants and today’s large number of product
­variants. This educational museum emphasises the
tradition of Swiss chocolate, which has long had a
reputation for excellent quality throughout the world.
For more information and brochures,
please contact reception!
Entertainment –
child’s play!
– Outdoor children’s
­playground
– Outdoor table tennis
– Loan of board games
at reception
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Relax
WELLNESS AND
FITNESS
RELAX
Lean back and perspire in the sauna,
partake in some exercise in the swimming
pool and fitness room or enjoy a professional massage: it all does you good!
Do you feel like trying your hand at water sports?
Our circular indoor pool has a diameter of 15 metres
and offers plenty of space for a swim. The generously equipped sauna area is the perfect place to
switch off and relax.
Keep fit! The latest equipment is available for you to
Indoor pool
best possible training results. You can book appoint-
Open daily from 7.30 to
12.00 and 13.30 to 21.00.
Water temperature: 29 °C.
ments for a training session with our personal trainer
Sauna area
use free of charge in the fitness room, ensuring the
or power plate lessons at reception. Sports activities such as water aerobics, pilates or nordic walking
are also offered every week.
Please refer to the weekly programme
for the times.
Treat yourself to something nice! The range of therapies on offer at the health centre includes fullbody massages, craniosacral therapy, the Feldenkrais
Method, Shiatsu and more. You can find all of the
­information in the A – Z folder in your holiday apartment.
Open daily from
14.00 to 21.00:
– Steam bath (45°)
100% air humidity
– Sanarium (60°)
55% air humidity
– Sauna (85°)
3% air humidity
– Kneipp bath
– Relaxation room with
coloured-light therapy
Fitness room
Open daily from
7.30 to 21.00.
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Reception
Osteria Grotto Villa Saleggi & Enoteca
Spa with wellness area
Swimming pool
Swimming pool entrance (lower ground floor)
Massage studio
Fitness room (lower ground floor)
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quality. It is traditionally drunk from a small
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Culinary
FROM HOUSE
WINE TO THE BEST
MERLOT
CULINARY
Classics from Ticino, Italian wines or maybe even an organic wine? Our in-house
Enoteca leaves no wine desire unfulfilled.
Monte Ceneri divides Ticino into two geographical
zones which influence the winegrowing of the region: the Sottoceneri, the more southern area where
the terroir tends to be loamy and chalky, and the
northern Sopraceneri area surrounding Bellinzona
and Locarno, where the geology is characterised
by granite and gneiss rock.
The natural conditions in the Sottoceneri area give
its wines volume and velvety tannins. The minerals
typical of the Sopraceneri area give the local wine
structure and character, a pleasant level of acidity as
well as good ageing potential.
Try our house wine ‘Villa Saleggi’ as a classic red
­Merlot or as the less well-known Bianco Ticinese variant. The white press of the red Merlot grape impresses connoisseurs with its mild acidity and velvety
palate with citrus fruit aromas.
Whether you fancy a house wine or an award-winning, premium Merlot: The cellar of our Enoteca
holds the right wine for every occasion. Also ask
about our certified organic wines.
We arrange guided wine
tastings for you at our
Enoteca or at wine shops
in the surrounding area
(e.g. Vini Delea). See the
weekly programme for
details of times and
places.
Culinary
CULINARY
PLEASURE IN THE
GROTTO
CULINARY
A creamy risotto with a juicy piece of
meat, homemade pasta and other
delicacies of ‘Cucina nostrana’ await you
at the Osteria Grotto Villa Saleggi.
The name ‘Grotto’ refers to the natural rock caves
where the rural population of Ticino used to store
wine, ham and cheese. Over time, many farmers
transformed these ‘storage caves’ into social meeting places for tasting wine and other products.
Although our Osteria Grotto Villa Saleggi is not a
rock cave, it is still a typical Grotto offering regional
delicacies in a cosy atmosphere combined with
warm hospitality.
Our house specialities of ‘sirloin steak cooked on
a hot stone’, creamy risotto and golden polenta are
just a few tempting examples of ‘cucina nostrana’ –
the native cuisine.
Also try our homemade pasta and our many seasonal specialities. And, in summer, a fine pinch of
Ticinese air is also added to your dish on our
­terrace …
Please see the weekly
programme for weekly
offers and opening
times.
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New seasonal Swiss cuisine, inspired by Ticino traditions
and served with Ticino flair and temperament.
Pure enjoyment amidst warm hospitality.
VILLA SALEGGI
ASCONA
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TICINO
IN VINO VERITAS
Culinary
OUR SPECIAL
THEME EVENINGS
CULINARY
Alongside the à-la-carte menu, the
Osteria Grotto Villa Saleggi arranges
various culinary theme evenings
every week.
The week starts with ‘Ticino evening’. Your aperitif
is followed by a meal of local dishes. Watch as the
chefs prepare their risotto and sample the different
variations of this traditional dish.
Our popular homemade pasta is something that
you simply have to try for yourself! Our chefs prepare
their pasta creations for you fresh every week in a
wide variety of different ways.
On Friday evening, our juicy rosemary roast chicken
awaits you.
In the summer, we invite you to celebrate the balmy
evenings with all your senses on the terrace at the
Ticino barbecue evening, which includes a wide s­ election of salads and grilled food.
Our theme evenings are popular!
Please reserve your table in advance.
A perfect start
to the day
Spoil yourself first thing
in the morning and treat
yourself to an extended
continental breakfast!
Daily from 8.00 to 10.00.
Please notify reception
the day before.
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Culinary
FINE DINING AT
HOME, WITHOUT
COOKING
CULINARY
Don’t feel like cooking but still want
to dine in your cosy holiday apartment?
Then we would like to wish you ‘buon
­appetito’ with delicacies from our take­
away range.
Our convenient and easy takeaway service is available to anyone who wants to cosy up in their holiday
apartment in the evening without having to ‘warm
up’ their kitchen.
Pizza, lasagne, risotto or our juicy rosemary roast
chicken are available, depending on the evening.
Or do you feel like a pasta party? Choose from our
range of homemade pasta. All of our delicacies
are prepared with plenty of ‘amore’ at our Osteria
Grotto Villa Saleggi.
You can pre-order the dishes you want during the
opening times of the Osteria and take them back to
your holiday apartment later. Orders for the same
evening must be received by 16.30.
Culinary
A REGION THAT WHETS
YOUR APPETITE
CULINARY
“No pleasure is temporary because the
impression it leaves is permanent,” said
Johann Wolfgang Goethe. You will find
plenty of pleasure at our shop – including
for permanent impressions at home.
Daily range:
– Fresh bread and rolls ordered in advance
– Milk and dairy products such as butter and yoghurt
– Homemade jams and honey from the region
– Fresh eggs
– Salametti and regional cheese
– Nespresso capsules and tea
– Mineral water, juice and other beverages
Typically Ticino
– Rice from Ascona (Terreni alla Maggia)
– Maggia pepper
– Nocino and various Grappas
–Polenta
–Panettone
– Homemade pasta (Villa Saleggi)
There is also a wide range of Ticinese and
Italian wines, including to take away.
Exclusive wine
The perfect souvenir for
your loved ones at home:
the house wine from Villa
Saleggi, a premium Merlot
by Angelo Delea, which is
pressed exclusively for Villa
Saleggi.
The shop opening times are
the same as the reception
times. Please see the weekly
programme.
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DISCOVER THE
­HOLIDAY WORLD
OF HAPIMAG.
More Hapimag precisely in accordance
with your requirements.
The variety of Hapimag
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Unforgettable days with your loved ones, shopping
and sightseeing in the metropolises of Europe, or
hiking and skiing in the mountains – the Ascona
­resort is just one of around 60 Hapimag resorts for
holidays precisely in accordance with your wishes.
Did you enjoy your stay here at the
­Hapimag resort in Ascona and would
you like to experience more such
­unforgettable days?
Please ask at the reception for our introductory flyer
and further information.
Discover the variety of Hapimag!
Always a pleasure!
IMPORTANT
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
When you use the telephone, please dial ‘0’ followed by the desired telephone number. For calls
on your mobile phone, dial the country code
0041 followed by the desired telephone number
without the zero.
Hapimag emergency number
079 321 83 47
Emergency first aid
144
Police
117
Fire brigade
118
Poison emergency
145
Locarno hospital
091 811 41 44
Taxi Ernesto
091 791 77 77
Taxi Beniamino
091 791 21 21
Ecotaxi
0800 321 321
Rail service SBB
(CHF 1.19 / minute)
0900 300 300
Touring Club Switzerland
0800 140 140
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