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Riviera

Ticino, Switzerland · Europe

About Riviera

Riviera works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore, 23km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Riviera is a town located in Ticino, Switzerland. With a population of 4,262, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Riviera 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 Riviera to your route.

About Riviera

Ronco sopra Ascona is a municipality near Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland around 5 kilometers along the shore north of the border with Italy. It lies on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore, which stretches far to the south into Italy, being the second largest lake in Italy. It does not include the

Read more Brissago islands in the lake.

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Riviera offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Riviera located?

Riviera is located in Ticino, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1309 latitude, 8.7172 longitude.

What is the population of Riviera?

Riviera has a population of approximately 4,262 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
4,262
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Ticino
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.1309, 8.7172

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 Riviera

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

12 km · about 25 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Lugano (Swiss side)

A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Morcote

Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Stresa

An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Stresa & Borromean Islands

An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Riviera

  • 31 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 44 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
  • 44 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
  • 45 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 46 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.
  • 49 kmGotthard PassHistoric Swiss pass with cobblestone sections and modern tunnel

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

Other places to explore near Riviera.

Brissago

🇨🇭 Switzerland

1 km awayPop. 1,831

Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 247

Tronzano Lago Maggiore

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 171

Ascona

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km awayPop. 5,084

Losone

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km awayPop. 6,070

Verscio

🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 km awayPop. 1,009

Locarno

🇨🇭 Switzerland

8 km awayPop. 15,824

Cannobio

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 4,430

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