The Charming Village Of Foroglio, Switzerland

Located in the Bavona Valley, the charming, peaceful Ticino village of Foroglio, Switzerland can be visited all year long. This very scenic Swiss village is one of the most photographed in the canton, which we can understand why. With historical stone houses, surrounded by nature and a huge waterfall, Foroglio is a place you must add to your travel bucket list. Our article shares more information, how to visit and what you can see in Foroglio. Read on!

About Foroglio Switzerland

The village of Foroglio Switzerland is home for only approximately 100 inhabitants at the elevation of 697 meters above sea level. Foroglio is known for its beautiful, historical village with lots of character. It’s very unique to visit, even if you only have 1 hour to spare.

We have personally visited a few times to Foroglio Switzerland and the waterfall, in rain and sunshine, with every time being amazing. It’s a place you should visit at least once when in the Ticino canton of Switzerland, even with bad weather.

How Can I Visit Foroglio?

The Foroglio village is reachable easily by car, bike and public transport, such as from Lugano, Locarno or Bellinzona.

By Car

Visiting by car is the easiest, so that you are also flexible with your visit as well as seeing the Bavona Valley along the way. It’s quite special to be able to just stop and see other highlights along the valley towards Foroglio.

There is paid parking near the village, however it can get busy and full so keep this in mind if visiting on a weekend during touristic season.

From Locarno, driving will take you 40 minutes to reach Foroglio.

By Bus

If you don’t have a car, not to worry as you can reach the Foroglio Switzerland also by bus!

From Locarno you can take bus 315 towards Cavergno and then change to bus 333 to Foroglio. This will take just under 1 hour 10 minutes.

Foroglio Village

In our opinion, the Foroglio Village is one of the most charming places to visit in Ticino Switzerland. It is at the very end of the Bavona Valley, well worth the journey by car, bike or public transport.

It has mostly historical stone houses, surrounded by wildflowers, a few little shops, a local museum and a restaurant or two for refreshments.

It is well worth at least a wander though the main cobblestoned street as well as exploring some side pathways. Many houses have the most stunning flowers all year round, making it a very picturesque village and popular to visit for photographers.

Where To Eat In The Village – La Froda

For a bite to eat after visiting, find a little table at La Froda, the local restaurant in Foroglio Switzerland. Here they provide local Ticino cuisine and drinks such as polenta and fizzy gazzosa lemonades. Well worth a stop to relax and enjoy a break here.

Foroglio Waterfall – Cascata Di Foroglio

What makes the village of Foroglio special is that it has a 110 meters high waterfall just a short 10 minute walk from the village. This is one of the main highlights also in the Ticino region, which you can visit all year round.

It’s a local highlight that everyone also visits on a hot Summers day, so it can get very busy to visit on a weekend. So we advise that you visit during the week for a more peaceful yet still enjoyable moment.

For more information and photos about the Foroglio Waterfall, check our detailed post!

Foroglio Switzerland Hotel

If you wish to spend a lot longer at the village of Foroglio, you can choose to stay the night at Casa Serafina. This is not officially a hotel, but perfect for those looking to spend a night or more right in Foroglio village. This gorgeous stoned home is big enough for 4 persons to visit, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is 70m2 total and absolutely perfect to spend the night, not far from the waterfall while relaxing at the fireplace. It has a view right towards the Foroglio waterfall where you can relax while eating dinner too. Since it’s a very small village, theres is little electricity here for charing your mobile devices only.

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