📜 A stunning natural spot in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton of Switzerland.
🏞️ Known for its gorgeous, albeit icy cold, river and picturesque stone bridge, Ponte dei Salti.
🌊 Experience the beautiful, clear waters of the Verzasca River
🚶♀️ Explore hiking trails and enjoy scenic drives
🏊♂️ Try swimming or cliff-jumping in a unique natural setting
💎 Discover a less-visited gem compared to other Swiss attractions
🥶 River water is notably icy cold, even in summer
🅿️ Parking can be very difficult to find due to limited spots, especially in summer
The best time to visit Lavertezzo for swimming is during summer, though the waters remain icy cold.
🅿️ Parking costs 6 CHF for 3 hours
📍 A parking spot is available right next to Ponte dei Salti, with a second, more expensive, lot further along
📱 The EasyPark mobile app can be used to pay for parking in Switzerland
⚠️ Plan to visit in the morning during summer as spots are limited
🚆 Nearest train station is Tenero, with direct trains from Zürich, Locarno, and Lugano
🚌 From Tenero, take bus number 321 to Lavertezzo, Paese
⏱️ Bus journey takes 30 minutes, departing every 0.5 or 1.5 hours – plan accordingly
🎫 Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card are recommended for frequent public transport users