Our tip: Boat trip from Lugano to Morcote, Switzerland’s most beautiful village in 2016. The idyllic village on Lake Lugano impresses with its charming architecture, subtropical parks and fantastic views.
Lugano: Mediterranean flair and a cosmopolitan atmosphere in Ticino
Lugano, the town, in Ticino merges a Mediterranean charm with a laid back and diverse vibe. It serves as a spot, for both unwinding and embarking on escapades. Tucked amidst the summits of San Salvatore and Monte Brè alongside villages lining the coast Lugano presents a serene setting to bask in.
Lugano and San Salvatore
Taking a walk, in Parco Ciani unveils a wealth of flora and captivates with its charm. Not many are aware that Lugano ranks as the significant financial hub, in Switzerland following Zurich and Geneva.
Southern charm: Lugano’s picturesque squares and arcades
Lugano is situated in a bay, on the edge of Lake Lugano surrounded by breathtaking mountains. The historic city center, free of traffic showcases Lombard architecture. Offers access to exclusive museums against the stunning backdrop of mountains and the lake for truly memorable experiences. The pleasant climate attracts visitors starting from springtime when the camellias bloom beautifully.
The town center exudes a charm with its squares and arcades along with numerous parks filled with subtropical plants like Parco Civico along the lakeshore perfect, for unwinding and relishing in leisure. Strolling along the lakeside promenade leads you to Belvedere Gardens, where camellias, magnolias and contemporary art pieces enhance the parks atmosphere.
Lugano with Monte Bre
Lugano as a city of art and architecture
The famous MASI (Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland) displays artworks created by artists, like Klee, Jawlensky, Renoir and Degas. Over the decades Ticino, especially Lugano has become a significant hub for architecture. It boasts architects such as Luigi Snozzi and Mario Botta. Visitors can marvel at their works like the EFG Bank AG building, Palazzo Ransila or Mario Bottas own studio, on Via Ciani.
San Salvatore and Monte Brè with panoramic views over Lugano
Morcote
From the two local mountains Monte San Salvatore and Monte Brè, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama over the city, Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains.
From Monte Brè, a picturesque walk leads down to the village of Brè, which has preserved its typical Ticino village center and enriched it with works of art.
From San Salvatore, you can take a popular hike through the beautifully situated Carona down to Lake Lugano at Morcote and enjoy the return trip by boat to Lugano as the grand finale.
Other excursions include the fishing village of Gandria, the Monte San Giorgio or the Monte Generoso and to the magical world of Swissminiatur in Melide.
Mediterranean flair with palm and olive trees and pleasant temperatures await you in Ticino. Sit down at a table in a piazza to dine, chat and enjoy life to the full.
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