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Lugano, in southern Switzerland, is a lakeside city of Mediterranean flair and Alpine beauty. The Lugano Lakefront is perfect for strolls, while Monte Brè offers stunning views. The city’s blend of Italian culture and Swiss precision is evident in its cuisine and architecture. Lugano’s relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere makes it a serene retreat.

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Lugano train holidays

  • Through Switzerland to Italy

    Milan, Lugano, Zürich, Florence, Lausanne, Lucerne, Paris

    The most scenic route to fresh pasta and Italian espresso? Through Switzerland. Head along UNESCO Alpine railways (camera at the ready) before soaking up Northern Italy.

  • Mountain lakes

    Basel, Lugano, Locarno, Zürich, Lecco

    Lake hopping is the new island hopping. Hop from Lake Maggiore to Lake Lugano to Lake Como, strung together by scenic Swiss railway lines.

  • Italian and Swiss lakes

    Basel, Lugano, Lecco, Paris

    Head through the Swiss canton of Ticino before moving on to Lecco, a town on Lake Como flanked by the Grigne mountains.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Lugano

  • Lake Lugano boat trips

    For a relaxing way to take in the spectacular mountain scenery, take a boat trip out onto Lake Lugano. Choose between gastronomic tours, a multi-stop daytrip or a fully electric scenic ride.

  • Museo d'Arte della Svizzera Italiana

    Visit one of the regularly rotating exhibitions in the new LAC centre's Museo d'Arte della Svizzera Italiana (MASI), home to over 14,000 works from the late 15th century to the present day. 

  • Parco Botanico San Grato

    Wander through the immaculate botanical gardens of San Grato, home to the largest collection of azaleas, rhododendrons and conifers in the Insubria region. 

  • The Olive Tree Grove Trail

    Take a gentle wander along the Olive Tree Grove Trail which passes through the remains of ancient olive trees as well as newly planted trees have been reintroduced.

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