Lisa Lesunja

There are restaurants that strive to impress. And then there are those that convince without ever raising their voice. This restaurant belongs firmly to the latter category. Awarded two Michelin stars, 18 GaultMillau points, and named “Rising Star of the Year 2026”, ECCO at Giardino Ascona ranks among Switzerland’s most exciting culinary destinations, captivating guests with a cuisine that combines precision, creativity, and remarkable lightness. The moment you step through the doors of the...

Sometimes it is not the grand experiences that define a stay. It is the hours in between. Those moments when there is nothing to achieve, nowhere to be, and you are simply allowed to exist in the present. At Giardino Ascona, there is a place dedicated precisely to that: the dipiù Spa. While Ticino’s palm trees sway gently in the breeze outside and Lake Maggiore lies just a short walk away, the spa opens up a world that operates at a deliberately slower pace. The sense of calm is noticeable...

There are places where golf is more than a sport. Places where the focus is not on the perfect handicap, but on the moment itself. The stillness before the next swing, the rustling of trees in the breeze, and the view across lush fairways towards the mountains on the horizon. That is exactly what an afternoon at Golf Club Patriziale Ascona feels like. Just a few minutes from Giardino Ascona lies this historic golf course. Even the journey there feels like a transition. The pace of everyday...