The 10 Best Things to do in Canton of Ticino, Swiss Alps

January 13, 2022 Milan Banda

This Italian-speaking region in Southern Switzerland is on the border with Italy. Bellinzona is the capital, and Lugano is the most important city in the canton, known for its beautiful waterfront, steep hillsides and gorgeous lake views. Castelgrande is a lovely medieval castle overlooking the city that has recently been restored. The Centovalli Railway is a scenic train that operates between Locarno, Switzerland and Domodossola, Italy, traveling through the breathtaking "Hundred Valleys." Lake Como is nearby, the home of People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” George Clooney.
Restaurants in Canton of Ticino

1. Castelgrande

Salita Castelgrande, Bellinzona 6500 Switzerland +41 91 825 81 45 [email protected] https://www.ticino.ch/it/commons/details/Castelgrande/2793.html
Excellent
56%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 501 reviews

Castelgrande

This beautiful medieval castle overlooking the city has been recently restored.

Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore

This is a really beautiful medieval castle which was built in the 13th century. Loved the long stretch of walls lining the rocky hill as well as the views of the township and other castles around it. Great views.

2. Monte San Giorgio

Brusino Arsizio 6866 Switzerland +41 91 640 00 80 http://www.montesangiorgio.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Monte San Giorgio

3. Verzasca Dam

Via Valle Verzasca, Gordola, Locarno 6596 Switzerland
Excellent
51%
Good
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Satisfactory
11%
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4.5 based on 389 reviews

Verzasca Dam

Reviewed By marinao121 - Lucerne, Switzerland

This is definitely one of the most picturesque hiking trails in Switzerland, Lavertezzo - Dam Verzasca (Verzasca Valley), takes around 4 hours, easy hiking. You could go down from Dam Verzasca to Tenero, it will take ca. 1 hour more

4. Museo d'arte Mendrisio

Piazza San Giovanni, Mendrisio 6850 Switzerland +41 58 688 33 50 http://museo.mendrisio.ch/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Museo d'arte Mendrisio

5. Falconeria Locarno

via delle Scuole 12, Locarno 6600 Switzerland +41 91 751 95 86 [email protected] http://www.falconeria.ch
Excellent
66%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 603 reviews

Falconeria Locarno

ORARI STAGIONE ESTIVA Dal 19 Marzo 2021 Apertura Parco da Lunedì a Domenica: 10.00 – 17.00. SHOW giornaliero alle 11.00 e alle 15.00 Luglio e Agosto aperto TUTTI I GIORNI, settembre, ottobre, novembre, da Martedì a Domenica.

Reviewed By 1superspider

Last summer I took my four grandkids for a truly wonderful day out to see these magnificent birds fly so close over our heads. It was brilliant, the staff were good and very helpful and this year I am taking a group from a club for the experience too! Well worth it.

6. Monte San Salvatore

Lugano 6902 Switzerland +41 91 985 28 28 [email protected] https://www.montesansalvatore.ch/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,260 reviews

Monte San Salvatore

Reviewed By italiauno2017 - Cincinnati, United States

Beautiful cloudless skies provided an excellent day for the funicular ride to overlook the Lugano area for miles in all directions. I opted not to walk down because of the steepness of the path, but a number of hikers were coming up and I do mean steep.

7. Lake Lugano

Lugano Switzerland +41 91 222 11 11 http://www.lakelugano.ch/en
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,524 reviews

Lake Lugano

Reviewed By D9239EBbillb

Be sure to take a lake boat ride covering as much of the lake as you have time for, but most importantly, the stretch between Lugano and Porto Ceresio. That route will take you to Paradiso where you can take the funicular up to the top of Monte San Salvatore for a 360-degree view of the entire area, the casino at Campione (Italy), Brusino's funivia (we loved the restaurant at the top - what a view!) and the scenic gem of a town, Morcote.

8. Galleria Baumgartner

Via Stefano Franscini 24, Mendrisio 6850 Switzerland +41 91 640 04 00 [email protected] http://www.galleriabaumgartner.ch/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Galleria Baumgartner

9. Eremo di San Nicolao

Salorino, Mendrisio 6850 Switzerland +41 91 646 40 50 http://www.parmendrisio.ch/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Eremo di San Nicolao

10. Fox Town Factory Stores

via Angelo Maspoli 18, Mendrisio 6850 Switzerland +41 848 828 888 [email protected] http://www.foxtown.com
Excellent
28%
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3.5 based on 1,649 reviews

Fox Town Factory Stores

FoxTown Factory Stores Mendrisio, the paradise of luxury and elegance, where 160 stores offer the most prestigious brands at prices discounted from 30% to 70% during whole year.Open 7 days a week from 11 am to 7pm including public holidays.

Reviewed By C245OYmelissar - Brissago, Switzerland

Renovated mall with large options of stores. There.are also food options (small food court) and its a big enough place to spend an entire day.

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