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8.4

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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.

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.

€27 per night during lowseason
Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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Inspected annually

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.

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Reviews (45)

Average rating: 8.4

Toilet facilities: 8.7
Staff: 8.8
Price - quality comparison: 8.7
Child friendliness: 8.7
Entertainment: 7.1
Sports facilities: 7.7
Swimming pool: 8.7
Food and drink: 8.6
Surroundings: 8.7

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Hermann, on this campsite in September 2024
9.0

Travelling party: Couple

Wir fahren jedes Jahr bis zu zweimal auf diesen Campingplatz. Sauber, praktische Sanitäre Anlagen. vieles neu angelegt. Sehr hilfsbereite, freundliche Chefin.

Bruno Niederberger, on this campsite in August 2024
8.9

Travelling party: Couple

Sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Personal kennt die Gäste auch nach einen Jahr. Brotservice am Morgen passt.

Regine Zellner, on this campsite in May 2024
8.8

Travelling party: Couple

Der Campingplatz liegt direkt am Radweg zum See und nach Locarno. Die Parzellen sind ausreichend groß und bieten tolle Blicke auf die umliegenden Berge. Mit dem Bus kann man tolle Ausflüge machen und die Kurtaxe lohnt sich, da die Nutzung von Bussen und Bahne im Tessin kostenfrei sind.
Das Personal ist super freundlich und hilfsbereit und nimmt sich viel Zeit für die Betreuung der Gäste.

Heinz Peter Lendi, on this campsite in October 2023
8.8

Travelling party: Seniors

Der Riarena ist seut geraumer Zeit immer 2 x pro Jahr unser Ziel. Nicole am Empfang ist die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft in Person. Die Stellplätze vielfach sehr schattig und ansprechend gross. Direkt vom Platz aus gelangt man auf gut markierte Fahrradrouten und herrliche Spazierwege. Der platzeigene Pool ist genial und das Restaurant dem Platz hat für mich schlicht Gourmetcharakter. Ich freue mich bereits auf das nächste Filet Gulasch Stroganoff, ein Traum ! Für nächstes Frühjahr haben wir bereits wieder eine Traumparzelle reserviert. Wir freuen uns auf den xten Aufenthalt.

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!

Marcel Favre, on this campsite in October 2023
8.8

Travelling party: Seniors

super Aufenthalt mit unserem Wohnmobil auch dank dem ganz freundlichen Personal der Familie Berner. Alles bestens organisiert mit der Reservation.

Domdey, on this campsite in September 2023
9.0

Travelling party: Seniors

Sehr schöner Platz. Äußerst freundliches Personal. Gutes und für schweizer Verhältnisse günstiges Restaurant. Sehr positiv; Zutritt für Hundehalter nur mi Hundeführerschein.

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.

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.

Hänni, on this campsite in September 2023
8.8

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Sehr freundliche Inhaber und Personal. Der Platz liegt direkt an einem Fahrradweg. Man bekommt ein Ticino-Ticket mit dem kann man die öffentliche Bahn und Busse gratis benutzen.

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General information

Guide price 1: €74.53
Guide price 2: €82.03
Period of opening: 21-03-2025 till 26-10-2025
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

Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
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

Rental accommodations

Caravans
- total:6

Available to hire at the campsite

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
Trampoline
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
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
- water refill
- grey water discharge
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
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 night
Reservation recommended for low season

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

	Mon 02 / 12	Tue 03 / 12	Wed 04 / 12	Thu 05 / 12	Fri 06 / 12	Sat 07 / 12	Sun 08 / 12
Max.	10.1°	11.2°	10.2°	8.5°	9.1°	8.3°	8.5°
Min.	0.2°	2.4°	0.1°	-1.1°	0.5°	0.3°	0.5°
Precipitation	5%	5%	0%	5%	50%	85%	65%
Wind direction	E	S	N	S	SW	ZO	NW
Wind speed	1	1	1	1	2	1	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

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Camping Riarena
Via Campeggio 1
6516 / Cugnasco
Switzerland
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46°10'11"N 8°54'51"E
A2, Bellinzona-Süd/Locarno exit, Route 2 towards Locarno. Turn right in Cadenazzo and left in Gudo, Route 13. Follow the signs in Cugnasco to the campsite.