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Camping Riarena ****

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Camping Riarena, located in the southern canon of Ticino near Cugnasco, offers a quiet camping experience on the Magadino plain close to Lago Maggiore. This excellent quality campsite, crowned with the ACSI Award for the Best Swiss Campsite of 2023, is perfect for exploring Ticino's stunning mountain landscape, lakes and cities.

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Spaciously laid out site with touring pitches and caravans for rent

Camping Riarena has a spacious and well-maintained site with various pitches, including standard and premium pitches near the swimming pool. There is also a playground. Lovely furnished caravans are available for rent, with free wifi throughout.

Large outdoor swimming pool with paddling pool and bar

The site has a large outdoor swimming pool of 250 square metres, ideal for swimming laps or for refreshment on sunny days and a paddling pool. Drinks and ice creams are available at the pool bar.

Lovely food in the versatile campsite restaurant

The campsite restaurant offers a mix of Swiss and international dishes and has an adjacent games room for children. There is a small shop at the campsite for daily groceries and fresh bread and Lavertezzo is a five-minute drive away for more extensive shopping.

Fully equipped toilet and washing facilities

The centrally located toilet block is fully equipped with hand basins, laundry, baby cleaning station and plenty of toilets and showers, including an adapted bathroom for the disabled.

Explore Ticino from the campsite

Camping Riarena is an ideal starting point for exploring Ticino. The cities of Locarno and Bellinzona can be reached within 15 minutes, and the eastern banks of Lago Maggiore are even closer. The area around Cugnasco offers options for walking and cycling trips, mountain sports such as paragliding and canyoning, and the impressive 130-metre-long Tibetano suspension bridge.

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Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

W.J.M.L. Laeven

This inspector visits Camping Riarena every year and inspects the campsite based on more than 200 facilities and other points. The inspector is an employee of ACSI and not affiliated with the campsite.

- Inspector Mr W.J.M.L. Laeven

Inspector Mr W.J.M.L. Laeven

W.J.M.L. Laeven

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Reviews (46)

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Average rating: 8.4

Toilet facilities
8.6
Staff
8.8
Price - quality comparison
8.7
Child friendliness
8.6
Entertainment
7.0
Sports facilities
7.7
Swimming pool
8.7
Food and drink
8.6
Surroundings
8.7

Heinrich und Claire, on this campsite in September 2020

9.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Herausragender Campingplatz. Betreiber und Personal erstklassig, freundlich, engagiert, speditiv. Unspektakulär erstklassisch. Ausgangspunkt für viele Velotouren, z.B. Verzascatal, Locarno, Bellinzona.
Sanitär sauber und erst noch schön.
Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Gass Karl, on this campsite in September 2020

9.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Wir waren 2 1/2 Wochen auf dem Campingplatz. Es hat uns sehr gefallen. Die Familie Berner war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wur werden sicher wieder hingehen.

Polin, on this campsite in June 2023

9.0

Travelling party: Couple

Super onderhouden en een schone camping, zeker aan te raden om hier paar nachten te staan. Zeer behulpzame en vriendelijke personeel. Gratis OV om naar verschillende en mooie wandeltochten te gaan. Aanrader is de Tibetano brug en de wandeltocht bij het romeinse brug. De bushalte is 10 min wandelen van de camping vandaan en alles wordt goed aangegeven.
We komen zeker terug als de volgende reis Italie wordt en een tussenstop moeten maken.

Heinz Lendi, on this campsite in May 2023

9.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Erneut waren wir auf diesem tollen Campingplatz. Da ist seit dem letzten Jahr so einiges gegangen. Neue CEE-Stromanschlüsse, Strassen neu gemacht, viele Stellplätze neu Rasen angepflanzt, im Restaurant gibt's neu den genial grossen und genial feinen Riarena-Burger, etc. etc. Uns war's auch während des erneuten Aufenthaltes extrem wohl. Frau Berner ist wie immer gut gelaunt, das Reinigungspersonal macht einen perfekten Job. Auf dem Riarena stimmt für eins einfach alles ! Daher sind die nächsten 14 Tage im Spätsommer bereits wieder gebucht !

Wirtz, Axel, on this campsite in September 2023

9.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen. Frau Berner hat uns manch nützlichen Rat gegeben. In der Rezeption bekommt man neben Brot und Brötchen viele Artikel des täglichen Bedarfs. Neben der Rezeption ist ein sehr gutes Speiselokal. Die Sanitäreinrichtungen werden regelmäßig gepflegt, Stromversorgung (16 Amp.) ist sehr gut. Man kann kostenfrei WLAN nutzen. Vermutlich werden noch einige Wasserzapfstellen auf dem Gelände entstehen und ein wenig mehr Wegbeleuchtung. Alles mit einem Schlag geht eben nicht. Für die Kurabgabe erhält der Gast das "Ticino-Ticket". Damit nutzt man kostenfrei öffentliche Busse und Bahnen und bekommt diverse Preisnachlässe.

Scheuermeier Gilbert, on this campsite in October 2023

9.0

Travelling party: Couple

Waren im Mai 23dort auf dem Campingplatz und im Oktober wieder und ab 24 machen wir ein Festplatz der camplatz ist nur zum weiterempfehlen es stimmt alles !!Vom Empfang her über das Personal alles perfekt!

petra büchel, on this campsite in July 2023

9.0

Travelling party: Family with children, various ages

festcamper märz bis oktober, seit 40jahren unser favorit

Ruedi Bucher, on this campsite in September 2022

8.9

Travelling party: Seniors

Immer wieder freundlich und herzlich willkommen. Umgebung, Schwimmbad und Restaurant top.

Hans Gähler, on this campsite in July 2023

8.9

Travelling party: Family with children <4 years

Top Service. Kinder und Familienfreundlich.Günstig und sehr gutes Restaurant. Tolle Ambiente.

Ruedi Bucher, on this campsite in September 2023

8.9

Travelling party: Seniors

Wie immer !! Freundlich, kompetent und hilfsbereit wenn wir Unterstützung brauchen. Tolle Umgebung zum Wandern, Bike und schwimmen im See oder im Bassin. Sehr gutes öv-netz, mit der Touristenkarte gratis.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€62.70
Guide price 2
€77.30
Period of opening *
15-03-2024 till 20-10-2024
Area
3.2 ha
Altitude
217m
Number of touring pitches
105 (70 - 100m2)
Number of permanent pitches
100
Number of accommodation units for hire
6
Campsite suitable for disabled persons
Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:250 m2
    • period:01-05/15-09
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:5G
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
At the reception
  • Reservation with CampingCard ACSI also possible
  • ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
  • Advance booking recommended for high season
  • Credit cards accepted
    • credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard | Diners Club
  • Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
  • Cash dispenser/cashback possible
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:Italian | English | German
Pitch amenities
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:16 ampère
Campsite rules
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Twin-axle vehicles permitted
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal
Dogs
  • Dogs not allowed in low season
  • Dogs not allowed in high season
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Washbasins: cold water
  • Standard toilets
  • Toilet paper provided
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Showers: hot water
  • Showers: cold water
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
  • Baby room
  • Tap without push control
Ground and vegetation
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Grass
  • Sand
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing up sinks: cold water
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: cold water
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Dryers
  • Ironing facilities
Food, drink and groceries
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
  • Groceries: limited selection
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Restaurant (with ample choice)
  • Restaurant (limited choice)
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Pizzeria
  • Takeaway meals
  • Bar
  • Communal barbecue area
  • Freezing for cooling elements
  • Exchanging of gas cylinders
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Caravans
    • total:6
  • Go-kart
Swimming
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:250 m2
    • period:01-05/15-09
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:100 m2
    • period:01-05/15-09
For children
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:100 m2
    • period:01-05/15-09
  • Children's playground: small
  • Games room
  • Baby room
  • Video games
  • No entertainment programme
Sport and games
  • Table tennis table
  • Multi-sports field
Recreation (adults)
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:easy
  • Games room
  • Television
  • Video games
Situation of campsite
  • Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
  • Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
    • distance:5 km
  • Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
    • distance:0.5 km
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:2 km
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • fill up water tank
    • grey water discharge
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 16 ampère)
  • Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
Disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
  • Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
  • Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
  • In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
  • No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
  • Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Special pitches for disabled people
  • Special parking spaces for disabled people
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Tap without push control
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Miscellaneous
  • Footpaths and roads are lit
  • Patrolled grounds
  • Quiet during the day
  • Quiet during the night
  • Special parking spaces for disabled people
  • Special pitches for disabled people
  • Reservation recommended for low season

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

Thu

28 / 03

 

Fri

29 / 03

 

Sat

30 / 03

 

Sun

31 / 03

 

Mon

01 / 04

 

Tue

02 / 04

 

Wed

03 / 04

 
Max. 9.6° 10.8° 13.7° 11.3° 14.5° 16.9° 15.1°
Min. 3.3° 5.4° 7.7° 7.5° 7.9° 4.6° 5.9°
Precipitation 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 70% 75%
Wind direction W NW E N ZO SW ZO
Wind speed 2 2 3 2 2 2 2

Climate

Relative humidity Precipitation total (mm) Hours of sunshine
Jan 71% 79 4
Feb 69% 74 4
Mar 65% 110 5
Apr 65% 157 6
May 70% 201 6
Jun 69% 175 7
Jul 67% 138 8
Aug 70% 173 7
Sep 74% 160 6
Oct 76% 146 5
Nov 73% 126 4
Dec 70% 65 4

Average temperature

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Location

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  • Camping Riarena
    Via Campeggio 1
    6516 / Cugnasco
    Switzerland
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    Coordinates:
    46°10'11"N 8°54'51"E
  • A2, exit Bellinzona-Süd/Locarno, direction Locarno. Continue past the airport, at roundabout take direction Gordola-Gudo. In Cugnasco follow campsite signs.

Contact

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  • www.campingriarena.ch
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