Things to do in Lugano
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Most popular experiences in Lugano
Cruises & boat tours
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Lake Como: Classic Speedboat Private Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
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Adventure & outdoor
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Lake Como to Lake Lugano: E-Bike Three Panoramic Lakes
History & culture
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Discover Lugano’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
Classes & workshops
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Italian Lessons on lake Como
Popular places to visit
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Santa Maria degli Angeli
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Palazzo dei Congressi is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Lungolago
You can find out about the history of Lugano with a visit to Lungolago. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Via Nassa
During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
Find out about the history of Lugano when you spend time at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Piazza della Riforma
You can find out about the history of Lugano when you stop by Piazza della Riforma. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Areas of Lugano
Lugano City-Centre
Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.
Carona
You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Carona. You might want to make time for a stop at Monte San Salvatore or Schwimmbad Carona.
Viganello
Viganello is well liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lugano area, you might plan a trip to Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station or Mount Brè.
Pregassona
Pregassona is well liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lugano area, you might plan a trip to Mount Brè or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.
Pazzallo
Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Breganzona
Travellers like the mountain views in Breganzona, and Tenuta Bally & von Teufenstein Winery is a top attraction you might want to visit.
