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Acquarossa

Ticino, Switzerland · Europe

About Acquarossa

Acquarossa works well as a base: 10 minutes from Malvaglia, 18km from San Bernardino Pass.

Acquarossa is a town located in Ticino, Switzerland. With a population of 1,808, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Acquarossa sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Acquarossa to your route.

About Acquarossa

The Blenio District is a district of the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It has a population of 5,656 (as of 31 December 2020). The capital of the district is Acquarossa.

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Where is Acquarossa located?

Acquarossa is located in Ticino, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.4547 latitude, 8.9426 longitude.

What is the population of Acquarossa?

Acquarossa has a population of approximately 1,808 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,808
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Ticino
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.4547, 8.9426

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Acquarossa

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Lukmanier Pass

The lowest of the major Swiss Alpine passes, offering a gentler but beautifully scenic route from Graubünden to Ticino through open meadows.

16 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

San Bernardino Pass

A scenic Swiss Alpine pass at 2,065 meters linking the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions of Graubünden.

18 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Ponte dei Salti

A 17th-century double-arch stone bridge over the Verzasca's emerald pools at Lavertezzo; cliff-jumpers and photographers share granite slabs polished smooth by impossibly clear green water.

23 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Glacier Express Route

The 'slowest express train in the world' travels 291 km between Zermatt and St. Moritz, crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels through the high Alps.

29 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Splügen Pass

A narrow, dramatic pass straddling the Swiss-Italian border with tight tunnels carved into rock and vertiginous drops into the Cardinell Gorge.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Contra Dam (Verzasca)

The 220 m arch dam of GoldenEye's opening leap, voted the greatest movie stunt of all time: where the Val Verzasca road crosses the crest and a commercial 007 bungee jump operates in season.

30 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Gotthard Pass

Historic Swiss pass with cobblestone sections and modern tunnel

31 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Oberalp Pass

A scenic Swiss pass at 2,044 meters marking the source of the Rhine River near a picturesque mountain lake.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Acquarossa

  • 16 kmLukmanier PassThe lowest of the major Swiss Alpine passes, offering a gentler but beautifully scenic route from Graubünden to Ticino through open meadows.
  • 18 kmSan Bernardino PassA scenic Swiss Alpine pass at 2,065 meters linking the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions of Graubünden.
  • 29 kmGlacier Express RouteThe 'slowest express train in the world' travels 291 km between Zermatt and St. Moritz, crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels through the high Alps.
  • 30 kmSplügen PassA narrow, dramatic pass straddling the Swiss-Italian border with tight tunnels carved into rock and vertiginous drops into the Cardinell Gorge.
  • 31 kmGotthard PassHistoric Swiss pass with cobblestone sections and modern tunnel
  • 31 kmOberalp PassA scenic Swiss pass at 2,044 meters marking the source of the Rhine River near a picturesque mountain lake.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Cauco

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Arvigo

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21 km awayPop. 92

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