Chestnut Festival

The crackling of burning wood, the scent of chestnuts cooking on the fire under the watchful eye of the "Maronatt" experts - it is impossible to resist this romantic scene!

Once considered the food of the poor, chestnuts are making a grand return to kitchens of the Ticino region. Today, the locals are proud of their culinary heritage and chestnuts are served throughout the canton, whether traditionally roasted, in the form of chestnut gnocchi or even as marrons glacés.

To honour this regional treasure, a chestnut festival is organised every October in the picturesque town of Ascona. Accompanied by musical entertainment, visitors are invited to taste over 2000 kg of these fire-roasted fruits and various other chestnut-based delicacies.

Opening hours:
Saturday: 10 - 17:30