Instructions for navigation

The "Sezione della Circolazione", with the intent to discipline the navigation on the Ticino lakes in pursuance of the federal and cantonal law, places navigation's instructions for motor or sail boats.

Tourists, who desire to navigate, have to request a provisory licence.

Foreign Navigation-Boats Licencefor max two months (office in Locarno)
Documents for the licence-request:
- licence (tech. Boat-information included)
- assurance (if disponible)
- Boat informations

Tourist Office Lago Maggiore

Largo Zorzi

CH - 6600 Locarno

Tel +41 (0)91 791 00 91

For Swiss Boats and for foreign season/annual boats:
office in Camorino (near Bellinzona)

Sezione della Circolazione

Navigazione-Schiffbüro

CH - 6528 Camorino

Tel +41 (0) 91 814 91 11