Let yourself be surprised by a region that offers incredible panoramas and easily accessible nature. Explore its endless sporting possibilities, the breadth of its cultural offerings and let yourself be surprised by the food and wine experiences. Whether you are an adventurer or a sportsman, an intellectual or a gourmet, or, better still, if you want to experience something out of the ordinary, the Lugano region is ready to welcome you!
Christmas in the Lugano Region
Immerse yourself in the Christmas magic of the region of Lugano, where enchanted lights, traditional markets and festive atmospheres envelop the city and the villages in a warm embrace.
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Christmas and New Year's vacations in Lugano?
Towns and villages with a magical atmosphere, cultural attractions, traditional flavors and numerous events. This and much more await you to make the most of your holiday season.
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Dine Around
Explore your favorite experience by choosing from the culinary proposals of the Ticino Gourmet Tour restaurants.
Lugano à la carte
Lugano à la Carte created by the synergy of the five-5star hotels in Lugano.
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10 reasons to love Lugano Region
Arts
Arts are at home in the Lugano Region, discover the contemporary dance and thater maestro Finzi Pasca at LAC Lugano or follow the footsteps of Nobel laureate Hermann Hesse in Montagnola. Enjoy modern and contemporary arts at MASI or discover majestic cultures at MUSEC.
10 reasons to love Lugano Region
Food & Wine
From gourmet and four Michelin-starred restaurant to authentic, rustic and northern Italian influenced cuisine you can find in Grottis, discover the pleasure of enogastronomy.
10 reasons to love Lugano Region
Hiking
Lugano Region is not shy of mountain experiences! Hiking between peaks like Monte Tamaro and Monte Lema offers a majestic view of the region.
10 reasons to love Lugano Region
Indipendent shops and top retailers
Stroll around the old town between local deli shops, indipendent craftmanship stores and luxury boutiques.
10 reasons to love Lugano Region
Wine
Where nature meets craftmanship of the finest art: wineries. Discover the local award-winning wines in the various estates of the region: from Moncucchetto to Tenuta Castello di Morcote, from Vallombrosa to Tenuta San Giorgio
10 reasons to love Lugano Region
Around the lake and by the Lidos
Enojy refreshment and relaxation on the floating platform of the Lido Riva Caccia, close to the city center or live the young and fun experience by at the Lido San Domenico. Lido di Lugano is the perfect spot for families during the day and for events in the evening.
10 reasons to love Lugano Region
Family experiences
Switzerland’s largest open-air miniature museum is surrounded by majestic mountains and by the lake. It is the perfect location to discover the whole Switzerland in one bit, exploring the most famous buildings, monuments and means of transport is the perfect activity for families.
10 reasons to love Lugano Region
Run & Ride
As a sports enthusiast you can run or ride always with a stunning view on the background from the mountains surrounding Monte Bar, deep in the nature of the Lugano Region.
10 reasons to love Lugano Region
On the lake
Float on the lake peacefully thanks to the electric motors of the recently converted boat "Ceresio" and hear only the sound of the waves. Lugano's navigation company strategy is to electrify its entire fleet by 2030.
10 reasons to love Lugano Region
Architecture
In Lugano, Santa Maria degli Angeli offers monumental frescoes by the artist Bernardo Luini, a pupil of Leonardo; while on Monte Tamaro the church of the same name represents one of Mario Botta's most famous sacred work.