Piazza Grande
Tourist attraction · Locarno ·

Piazza Grande

Tourist attraction · Locarno ·

Film & food festivals, ice rink, cafes, historic buildings

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Piazza Grande by Photo by NAC / Wikipedia
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Piazza Grande, 6600 Locarno, Switzerland Get directions

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Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Piazza Grande, 6600 Locarno, Switzerland Get directions

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Features

•Restroom
•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot
•Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Dec 18, 2025

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"Disco Inferno on Ice For an urban musical ice-skating experience, check out Switzerland’s largest pop-up ice rink. Every winter, Locarno - near Lake Maggiore, in the district of Ticino - welcomes skaters of all abilities to glide (or stumble) around on the disco-ball illuminated ice. The rink sits on the beautiful Piazza Grande: the city's main commercial and cultural center. Four large transparent igloo bars skirt the rink and serve drinks, food and even host live music. Children can skate for free and lessons are available. Even for non-skaters, the wintery square proves a popular hang-out and shopping destination."

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Piazza Grande

Dejan B.

Google
Piazza Grande is the central square in old town Locarno. It's a pretty big square adorned with beautiful Italian style vivid color houses. A famous summer film festival is held here. Place is cool to walk and sip a drink in one of outdoor cafes, however it's deserted at night

Davina D.

Google
A cute Square in the center of Locarno. Beautiful colorful historical buildings.

Zaid J.

Google
It’s an amazing place specially during Locarno Film Festival when placed with an incredible audience

Beat O.

Google
Just a great place to relax and to enjoy a nice meal, ice cream or coffee. There are beautiful parks nearby and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes for any tastes.

Our_Discoveries5

Google
Piazza Grande in Locarno is a beautiful open square surrounded by colorful historic buildings. The lively atmosphere makes it perfect for walking, relaxing, or sitting at a café. Spacious and suitable for families and visitors anytime. Truly worth a visit.

Irma G.

Google
During the film festival, the square was the centerpiece.

AZ

Google
Outstanding place. Especially during Locarno Film Festival

Heikki K.

Google
We came in the summer from Ascona to Locarno by local bus to explore its famous Piazza Grande and the surrounding old town. Our idea was to have dinner somewhere in the mazes of the old town. In the evening the magnificent Piazza was already quite empty, so we could admire it very well. The Piazza is bordered by rows of colorful three-story houses. Narrow streets go off in different directions. Nice compact old town.
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Marcel E.

Yelp
One of the most beautiful places in TI! Simply awesome, I was super-impressed when I was here for the first time! You got plenty of cafés and restaurants on the Piazza, in summertime, it is so relaxed here and simply like the atmosphere between the coloured houses. Also, during summer, there are several events on the Piazza, if you got the chance to attend one, do so!