Lugano is the most important city in Southern Switzerland and part of the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. A meandering Lake of Lugano and uncountable hills and mountains are surrounding Lugano and the area around it and the city is boasting an almost Mediterranean microclimate. Lugano is also the third financial place in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva and a holiday destination for many Swiss since the end of 1800's. Along the lake you see lots of Venetian-type villages, showing of the closeness of its neighbor Italy. Words and pictures cannot describe its beauty.

The area around Lake Lugano is the perfect place for any occaison - we present you a wide variety of attractions and activities for all seasons!

Lugano has two directions: up and down. The train station sits high above the city with the lake promonade below. Between them are winding cobblestone streets, large piazzas and great shopping areas. The only transportation you need are your feet. There is a cog-wheel tram that will take you between the train station and the lower city for a very small fee, but you will miss some very interesting views. Most of the surrounding villages on Lake Lugano can be reached by car, train or bus. Probably the most picturesque village is Gandria.

Getting to Lugano
Lugano has its own airport that offers daily connections with Zurich and Geneva. Lugano is located in Southern Switzerland, 220 km (137 miles) from Zurich, the most important airport of Switzerland. Travel time from Zürich is 3 hours by car and 3 hours by train. The resort is 445 km (277 miles) from Geneva and 278 km (173 miles) from Berne.
By train, take international train connections to Lugano.

Lugano Tourism: Map of Lugano