City Center Ascona

Ascona is a town of 5,000 inhabitants, situated on the shore of Switzerland's Lake Maggiore. The city has long been popular with tourists, due to its scenic vistas of mountains and lake, and to its reputation as a center for the arts. Writers, artists, and musicians have historically patronized Ascona hotels alongside the tourists. Every year, the city hosts the New Orleans Jazz festival, which attracts thousands of musicians and fans. Additionally, many writers and intellectuals, including Erich Maria Remarque, Carl Jung, and Herman Hesse, have sought spiritual refuge in Ascona over the years.