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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.

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.

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.

Beatrice the Hedgehog: LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel. At the heart of the LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel, a touch of nature blends seamlessly with outstanding hospitality thanks to our Urban Farming initiative — a unique project developed in collaboration with various local associations. Among the many wonders of this initiative, one space stands out: a dedicated sanctuary for hedgehogs, where these small, fascinating creatures can find shelter, heal from injuries, and recover in a safe and welcoming environment.

Monte San Salvatore in Lugano offers unique views over Lake Lugano, the Alps and the Po Valley. The funicular takes you to the summit in 12 minutes, where hiking trails, a viewing platform, a museum and a restaurant serving Ticino specialties await you.

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.

Lugano’s home mountain and pinnacle of enjoyment - that’s San Salvatore! The striking mountain south of the town boasts 360° views over the lake and environs, far south and to the high Alps in the west.The funicular railway up this landmark mountain starts in Lugano-Paradiso.

The grotto tour takes you on a culinary tour of discovery by boat. Visitors are taken to the grottos, a kind of tavern, and picked up again two hours later.

Elia Cecino, a young pianist and winner of the inaugural E. Tchaikovsky Prize, will kick off the two series of free events: “Hall in Musica” and “Lac en plein air”. All who are interested, curious or passionate can attend any concert or performance, which will add a special something to a Mediterranean summer in Lugano.