Brè s/Lugano
Brè
The town of Brè has maintained its characteristics of ancient rural village and has gradually enriched itself with numerous artistic works.
The decoration of the town centre with several artworks has the intent of getting a vaster public acquainted with this charming village, where such artists like Pasquale Gilardi (1885-1934), Wilhelm Schmid (1892-1971) and Josef Birò (1887-1975) lived. The artistic path starts in the square in front of the church, passes through the centre of Brè and offers visitors the opportunity of admiring the artworks of famous artists, renowned both at the national and international level. Besides the town’s artistic decoration, at Brè it’s possible to admire many other noteworthy works of art. The Wilhelm Schmid Museum, the house where the homonymous artist used to live (1892-1971), hosts an important collection of the works of the only Swiss painter who was an exponent of “Magic Nordic Realism”.
There are also several restaurants and grotti with panoramic terraces offering a superb view of the Lake of Lugano and of the surrounding mountains. The region of Mount Brè, moreover, offers an infinite number of itineraries both for hikers and mountain bike lovers that differ greatly from each other in terms of beauty and difficulty.
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Contact
Brè
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Notes
Hitchhiking benches
A new perspective on mobility. -
Opening
Open all year
Open all days
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Prices
Free entry
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How to arrive
The use of public transport and the funicular is recommended.
Related activities
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Lugano
Guided excursion Lugano - Monte Brè
19.05 - 27.10.2023
Every Friday.
From the heart of the city to the sunniest peak of Lugano. You'll enjoy the splendid view and walk through the tiny village of Brè. -
Brè s/Lugano
The Wilhelm Schmid Museum
Located in the centre of the vil¬lage Brè, the Museum is dedicated to the work of the painter Wilhelm Schmid, an exponent of the German New Objectivity of the 20s, who moved to Ticino in 1937.
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Lugano-Viganello
Parco San Michele
The parc San Michele consists in a natural green area and with its typically southern vegetation offers one of the city’s most spectacular views.
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Ruvigliana
The Monte Brè Cable Car
Appreciate the splendor of Monte Rosa, the Bernese and Vallese Alps as seen from the top of Switzerland's sunniest mountain.
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Lugano & Capriasca Scenic Trail
A stunning, panoramic excursion (run) along ridges in the Lugano area through awe-inspiring landscapes offering unique vistas!
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Sentiero Monte Brè
This short route invites you to appreciate the beauty of the picturesque villages of Gandria and Brè, to enjoy the breathtaking view of the gulf of Lugano and to relax along a wonderful hiking path that pass through a pleasant wooded area.
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Imposing Mountains
The picturesque village of Brè, whose centre is characterised by an interesting artistic itinerary, is the starting point of this excursion.
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Gandria’s archeological and nature trail
This didactical trail offers you the possibility to approach nature and the history of this region in the most ideal of ways.
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Lugano Bike – Nr. 66
One of the most attractive trails in the Ticino winds its way as a high trail around the Val Colla above Lugano and leads through the imposing Monte Tamaro to the hilly forest of Malcantone. A fantastic tour with spectacular panoramic views.
4 stages
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Brè Bike – Nr. 356
Itinerary on the outskirts of Lugano sheltered from the noises of the city. You can take a pleasant ride from the town taking the funicular railway up the majestic Monte Brè. From there you’ll pass through both its woods and those of Monte Boglia.
