Lugano Region.
Inspire me
Discover the warm Spring in the south of Switzerland. Offering myriad experiences and opportunities, you’ll cherish these memorable moments in the region of Lugano.
You might choose to enjoy the beauty of a day spent in the middle of a breathtaking landscape, along the extensive network of theme trails which criss-crosses scenic woodland and picturesque villages. If you’re more partial to architecture and cultural heritage, you can lose yourself amongst Lugano’s streets, visiting the many exhibitions organised by the city’s museums.
During your stay you might decide to savour our local delicacies and the region’s specialities paired with traditional Ticino wines. You’ll be in raptures over our exquisite gourmet cuisine in one of the city’s four elegant Michelin starred restaurants.
Organise your next holiday in the region, choosing from the array of hotels and activities proposed by our partner hotels.
Summer Jamboree on the Lake
09 – 12.06.2022
The great energy of Europe's largest International Festival of the Music and Culture of 40s and 50s America comes to Lugano. Free concerts, Swing and Rock'n'Roll dance classes, Burlesque Show and Cabaret, Vintage Market, Oldtimers Park and more.
Art & culture
Museum and cultural spaces
From art to history museums, from temporary exhibitions to private collections and art galleries: Lugano is rich in ideas for personal and cultural enrichment.
Art & culture
Museum and cultural spaces
From art to history museums, from temporary exhibitions to private collections and art galleries: Lugano is rich in ideas for personal and cultural enrichment.
From typical grottos to starred restaurants
From the traditional Ticino dishes of the grottos to the gourmet ones, in the Lugano region there is something for all tastes!
Taste the typical dishes, strictly accompanied by the characteristic Ticino wines, or the gourmet ones in one of four Michelin star's restaurants of the region.
Experiences
Lugano is at the centre of a region that provides a wide variety of excursions for everyone. Experiences that allow you to appreciate and admire the various landscapes, but also to know the history, art, culture and gastronomy of the region. Discover all the our offers online and be inspired.
One day adventures
Lugano Region has put together a selection of enjoyable, interesting and unusual programs that include our region’s most popular attractions. The aim is to guide tourists towards these absolutely unmissable experiences that anybody spending time in our area should discover and enjoy. These daily adventures have been designed and developed by favouring the use of public transportation.
Guided Excursions organised by Lugano Region
Lugano Region, in cooperation with the Associazione Guide della Svizzera italiana (GuideSI) and with several local operators, organizes a variety of guided excursions dedicated to tourists and to all those who love to discover the authenticity of the region with its natural points of interest and its historical-cultural wonders.
The seasonal calendar offers numerous excursions to discover the city centre and its secrets, as well as the main panoramic peaks and the typical villages of Gandria and Morcote.
Sport & leisure
Bicycles in Lugano
The region of Lugano is heaven for bike lovers. With over 415 km of routes giving you total freedom to explore the area amidst sublime scenery and in contact with nature.
Sport & leisure
Bicycles in Lugano
The region of Lugano is heaven for bike lovers. With over 415 km of routes giving you total freedom to explore the area amidst sublime scenery and in contact with nature.
Holiday Card
The region of Lugano offers all kind of activities suitable for all tastes. With the Holiday Card you can benefit of over various discounts throughout your stay.
Ticino Ticket
Staying overnight in a hotel, hostel or campsite you have the possibility to use for free public transport and to get discounts on mountain railways, boat trips on the Swiss part of the lakes and on the main tourist attractions of Ticino.
Discover the offers in the region
A warm welcome awaits you in the region, take advantage of the various offers for pleasant moments and discover our destination.
Let yourself be surprised by the beauty and richness of our region, its stunning lake, its history and culture, and its oenogastronomic traditions. Don't forget to experience the local lifestyle.
