Activities in the Lake Lugano region
Find the best viewing points, mountain rides, boat trips and hikes in the Lake Lugano area here! Need more suggestions? Day trips to the Lake Maggiore region are perfectly doable as well.
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Bernina Express
Wonderful scenic train ride from the old town of Chur across the Bernina Pass via Italy to Lugano.
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Boat trip Lake Lugano
Enjoy southern Switzerland from the water. A boat trip is a relaxed way to see the green mountains and picturesque villages in the Lake Lugano region.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Lake;
Scenic trip, By boat
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lake Lugano (Ticino)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Monte San Salvatore
Monte San Salvatore is one of the two easy to reach panoramic viewing points in Lugano. It offers views of the city, most of the lake, and mountains such as Monte Brè and Monte Generoso.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lugano (Ticino)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Monte Brè
Monte Brè is one of the two easy to reach panoramic viewing points in Lugano. It offers views of most of the city and the lake, almost as far as Porto Ceresio in Italy, at the south-most tip of the lake.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lugano (Ticino)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Swissminiatur
The miniature version of Switzerland. You can see many of its highlights in a few hours.
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Attraction type: Culture, Museum
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lake Lugano (Ticino)
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Duration: 1 day or less
The Ticino region in one day
Don't have much time, or looking for an introduction to the Ticino region? This one-day trip to Lugano and Locarno makes sure you won't miss the best spots.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular;
Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
Natural site, Lake;
Culture, Monument;
City tour;
Scenic trip, By train;
Scenic trip, By boat
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lake Maggiore (Ticino), Lake Lugano (Ticino)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Monte Tamaro
Gondola ride to a hiking area, viewing point and the famous Santa Maria degli Angeli church.
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Monte Generoso
Scenic ride with a cogwheel train to the highest peak in the Lake Lugano region. Spectacular 360°-views all the way from Milan to the Gotthard massif.
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Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By train
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Lake Lugano (Ticino)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: City tour
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Escort: guide
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Region: Lugano (Ticino)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
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Attraction type: Culture, Monument;
City tour
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Escort: private guide
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Region: Lugano (Ticino)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
REGIONAL HIKING SUGGESTIONS
Castagnola - Gandria
An easy short hike along Lake Lugano via the Olive Tree Path to the picturesque town of Gandria.
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Hiking time: 0h45
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 275 - 342 m
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Distance: 2.6 km
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Terrain: town, along lake
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Region: Lake Lugano (Ticino)
City walk Lugano
This city walk is a very nice way to get to know beautiful Lugano. Easy to combine with a boat trip or funicular ride.
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Hiking time: 1h20
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 271 - 356 m
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Distance: 5.1 km
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Terrain: town, along lake
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Region: Lake Lugano (Ticino)
Lugano - Gandria
A pleasant hike across Lugano, along Lake Lugano via the Olive Tree Path to the picturesque town of Gandria.
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Hiking time: 1h40
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 272 - 361 m
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Distance: 5.5 km
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Terrain: town, along lake
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Region: Lake Lugano (Ticino)
