Experiences in Ticino

The Blenio Valley in Upper Ticino is a typical Ticino mountain valley. Densely forested mountain slopes rise majestically above the sunny valley floors far below.

Generally, museums are in big cities, or at least in highly visited villages, but hardly are they ever on a 2,100-meter-high mountain pass.

Located in the heart of the city, opposite the Museo d'Arte, Lido Riva Caccia features a floating wooden deck that rocks gently to and fro like a boat.

The “Casa del Tè” is set in a little tea plantation on the Monte Verità, above Ascona.

A cultural tour of Intragna will enable guests to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of this village, which is the gateway to the Centovalli area.

Its summit offers up magnificent views and those inclined to scratch about on it will be left with the impression that marine fauna and other large animals once lived here.

The “pyramid-shaped mountain” is full of fossilised fish and marine reptiles – a treasure trove 240 million years old. What was once a sea basin later gave way to Monte San Giorgio, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The modernised Fossil Museum in Meride exhibits a selection of fossilised animals and plants.

Discover the regional culinary traditions by taking a cooking class in a small group. Experience creating a ticinese meal with local ingredients in the original setting of a typical rustic home and enjoy it on the terrace with view on the lake Maggiore or in the vaulted wine cellar.

Live an exciting experience in the world of birds of prey, take a close look at the flight of eagles, hawks, owls and vultures in an environment that respects their natural habitat. As the birds circle overhead in the arena, the falconer tells the history of this ancient art.

Past and present: this exceptional tour through classical Lugano is packed with surprises for visitors. Historic figures appear along the way, presenting scenes from the past in entertaining ways.

Whoever takes a peek over the Casa Rusca facade can’t help but notice certain features that bear witness to its feudal interior: The elegant little balcony with chiseled railing for example, or the high windows on the upper floor. But whoever crosses the threshold of this abode is nevertheless surprised by the inner world. And of course the courtyard with its loggias and a garden full of sculptures exude a typical and charming southern flair.

A change of scenery for working women who want to combine relaxation with work.

Grape harvest with the vintners in the kingdom of the world-renowned Merlot. Join in yourself, and learn all about how wine is produced.

Each Saturday, people come together to enjoy the colourful weekly market that stretches from Piazza Nosetto to the alleyways of the old town.

In this facility, and with the great service provided, you can do a lot for your health and at the same time find entertainment and relaxation in modern sophisticated- surroundings.

In Lugano, the fox takes chasers across the entire Mediterranean-style town. You'll search for secret treasure and will need to rescue knights, decipher ancient lettering and follow traces of blood.

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.

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.

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

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”.

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.

It's worth making the trip here just for the views of the city and Lake Lugano. Opposite stands San Salvatore, Monte San Giorgio looms above the lake and dam of Melide and the Valais Alps can be seen to the west.

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

Golf & Team Building: having fun to work better. Why not get out of your company once and do something different?

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

Practice a sun salutation in the forest while birds sing in the treetops. The yoga hiking trail in Ticino is sure to relax body and mind.

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

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.

This three-day course, led by Gabriela Ghenzi, involves meditation in the Tempel der Göttinnen (Temple of the Goddesses) in Brione.

Siddhartha, Narziss and Goldmund or Klingsors letzter Sommer - some of the most important works by Hermann Hesse were written in Montagnola, in the Casa Camuzzi. Today you can visit the Museo Hermann Hesse - located in an idyllic spot above Lake Lugano.