Dams in Ticino

Villa Negroni is one of Ticino’s most important villas. One of the reasons is the valuable expansive garden surrounding the villa. There is a clear division into two contrasting elements: an Italian flower garden and an English-style park.

Unusual, and all the more appealing for it: explore the snow-covered mountains around Lake Maggiore on touring skis and then relax under palm trees.

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The Fishing Museum, external section of the Malcantone Museum, is situated in Caslano (Ticino). The museum, inaugurated in 1993, is in a small house in via Campagna, surrounded by a park.

With its elegant churches, magnificent parks and squares, the old town of Bellinzona Region offers a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the region. The remarkable post office building also reflects contemporary Ticino architecture.

Chocolat Stella SA stands out with its production of traditional chocolate without sugar and with organic chocolate. They create various unique specialties like the famous "Moretti" and other confectionery without added sugar.

The old centre of the village of Brè is studded with artistic details and sculptures. Discover works by local artists, such as Wilhelm Schmid or Pasquale Gilardi “Leièn”.

The Sacred Mountain (Sacro Monte) consists of the pilgrimage church of Santa Maria Addolorata and the Way of the Cross leading from Brissago up the hill to this church.

Since September 2015, LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura) has been an impressive platform for contemporary creativity from southern Switzerland. The building by Ticino architect Ivano Gianola offers visitors art across 2500 square metres and a modern theatre and concert hall with space for 1000 guests.

Discover Bellinzona's old town and all its facets by taking advantage of Saturday morning guided tours.

With its gentle hills stretching as far as the Magadino plain, the Bellinzona e Valli region is packed with historical highlights. A leisurely e-bike tour through this impressive landscape is a particularly tempting prospect, especially when combined with the opportunity to sample the regional cuisine.

The old beech forests in Valle di Lodano in Vallemaggia are an enormous forest reservation set amidst a fascinating landscape with numerous natural elements and testimony of past human activities.

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The Monte Brè funicular takes you from Lugano to an altitude of 933 meters. From the summit you can see Lake Lugano, the Valais and Bernese Alps and the Monte Rosa massif. The railway has been running since 1908.

Mountain climbing requires practice. You don't want to travel for hours before climbing a rock face.

An impressive example of modern architecture – the Orselina-Cardada aerial cableway complex is of particular interest. Designed by Mario Botta, it attracts one’s gaze to Locarno’s local mountain.

Villa Carona – Bee Edition: In the blooming Mediterranean garden of the historic Villa Carona near Lugano, a unique refuge for up to 30,000 honeybees is taking shape. Designed by Sarah Rittmann, this miniature bee hotel mirrors the architecture, colors, and proportions of the original villa. Elevated on elegant stilts and equipped with a professional beekeeping system, it meets all standards for species-appropriate care. A hinged roof, single flight entrance, and space for ten Dadant frames make maintenance by a local beekeeper efficient and sustainable. Surrounded by nectar-rich blossoms, the Bee Edition offers ideal conditions for honeybees – all in a heritage-inspired setting.

The Gotthard Exhibition Cheese Dairy also features a restaurant and a store.

The EGO Gallery at Via Canonica 9 in Lugano was opened to meet a need: it aspires to provide a platform for young artists while at the same time presenting audiences with the latest developments in contemporary art.

High above Lake Maggiore, our eight beehives await discovery. During regular visits to the hives—protected by beekeeping suits—guests can get up close to the busy bees and even harvest their own taste of liquid gold. The honey produced is also served on the breakfast buffet and used in the hotel kitchen. Guests can also purchase jars of our honey to take home as a sweet souvenir or gift.

Vines, chestnut forests, mountains and lakes – a tour across Ticino for connoisseurs.

Caffè Chicco d’Oro represents a coffee culture, characteristic of contemporary time. It derives, however, from a long tradition which is reflected in Chicco d’Oro’s "World of Coffee" museum.

The futuristic, bright red cubist building of the Ghisla Art Collection is sure to catch your eye as you walk past. But what’s inside? You’ll find numerous masterpieces of Pop Art, Informal and Abstract Art, New Dada and Conceptual Art.

Enjoy the trekking route through the breathtaking nature of Rasa with stops dedicated to culture and yoga.

The horsewomen will ride on an alp in Ticino and spend the night in a yurt at 2,100 metres above sea level.

This little village in the heart of the Leventina valley is rich in historical monuments. Surrounded by vineyards the small village has seven churches running the length of the town as well as countless historic bridges and buildings. On your guided tour of the village you will learn about Giornico's fascinating history.