Brissago accommodation from NZ$299

The Il Canneto is positioned 30 kilometres from the centre of Brissago. Another option is the B&b Il Pioppo Antico, which can be found 35 kilometres away. The Hotel Gabbani and also the Villa Camelia are two other options around Brissago.

Time permitting, be sure to discover more of Southern Switzerland. Photograph Southern Switzerland's forests, mountains and valleys. If the great outdoors are not your cup of tea, visit a few of the area's traditional villages and fortresses. Common pastimes in this particular part of Switzerland include snowboarding, skiing and cross-country skiing.

It is well known that New Zealanders are pretty chilled, so consider extending your stay and check out the Madonna del Sasso, Verzasca Dam and Piazza Grande, in Locarno, 12 kilometres to the northeast of Brissago. The Caffè dell'Arte Boutique Rooms and ibis Locarno are some of the short and long-stay alternatives in Locarno. Or, you could stay in Caslano, 25 kilometres to the southeast of Brissago, where you'll find the Socrate and Hotel Grotto Bagat. The Alprose Chocolate Factory and Mount Caslano are popular sites to check out for those visiting Caslano.

Agno Airport can be found 20 kilometres away from downtown Brissago. If you choose to stay close by, you can book a night at the Hotel Gabbani or the Villa Camelia.