Lugano

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The Ticinese city of Lugano is sunny, Mediterranean and really very pleasant. With its historic city centre, the Piazza della Riforma with its cafés and bistros, Lake Lugano, and the surrounding mountains such as Monte Brè or Monte San Salvatore: Lugano is sure to inspire you.

Lugano at a glance

This is Lugano

Lugano can be found in the south of Switzerland in the canton of Ticino. The Mediterranean lifestyle on Lake Lugano, in combination with the surrounding mountains, make Lugano a popular excursion and holiday destination.

Discover Lugano

With its palm trees, parks such as Parco Ciani and Lake Lugano, the city exudes Italian charm. You can feel this as you stroll through the old city centre and the Via Nassa with its 270-metre-long arcades or the Via Nassa. Every Tuesday and Friday, a market is held in the city centre. Enjoy the hustle and bustle alongside an espresso on the Piazza della Riforma. Or why not take a detour to one of Lugano’s two local mountains – Monte San Salvatore and Monte Brè.

Lake Lugano (Lago di Lugano)

Lugano and Lake Lugano are inextricably linked. The lake is situated at the southernmost tip of Ticino and extends further into Italy. A boat trip will allow you to discover the beautiful villages around the lake. You can relax in one of the many lidos in Lugano, Bissone, Castagnola or Melide. And it goes without saying that the lake is also a popular location for aquatic sports.

Mountains in and around Lugano

It’s what makes places like Lugano so special: you are in a city with palm trees, by the water, and all around you are mountains. You can see just how great that is from Monte Brè, Monte San Salvatore or Monte Generoso. Monte Generoso is also known for its numerous hiking trails. And another hiking highlight is Monte Tamaro.

Around Lugano

By boat from Lugano, you can reach Gandria or Morcote – both charming locations on the shores of Lake Lugano. In Melide, you will find Swissminiatur, a miniature museum of Switzerland on a smaller scale. From the upper station of Monte Brè, it is well worth taking a walk to the artists’ village of Brè. Speaking of artists: in Montagnola, around 20 minutes from Lugano, is the Hermann Hesse Museum

Experience Lugano for less

With the Ticino Ticket, you can travel free of charge on public transport in and around Lugano. What’s more, you will also receive various discounts. The ticket is available when you stay for one night or more in hotels, youth hostels or campsites in the canton of Ticino. Free, but absolutely priceless: the fantastic views from one of the mountains around Lugano.

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