Things to do in Lugano
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Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Lake Como Scenic Coastal Bike Tour with Waterfall & Villas
Lago di Como: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Prosecco
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What to do in Lugano
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.
Parco Ciani
Explore the lovely green spaces of Parco Ciani and also enjoy the boating in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Learn about the events happening in Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. 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.
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.
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Enjoy an outing to LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura during your stay in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Santa Maria degli Angeli
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
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.
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.
Where to stay in Lugano
Lugano City-Centre
Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Breganzona
Breganzona 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 Via Nassa or MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.
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.
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