Location: Lugano
Top Things to do in Lugano
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Lugano, Swiss Alps
Perfectly positioned on a lake with the Alps at its back, lucky Lugano has a little bit of everything. Ride a cable car up Monte San Salvatore or Monte Bre for sunny panoramas of lake, rivers, mountains and red-roofed buildings. Explore the town's churches, cathedrals and the expressive and colorful Piazza della Riforma. Sample some slow-cooked Ticinese cuisine, explore the lake on a boat or spend the day at the lido with its Olympic-sized pool.
Restaurants in Lugano
1. FlyTicino - Paragliding Tandem Flights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 415 reviews
At FlyTicino we organize wonderful paragliding flights in Ticino! We fly because we love paragliding and the joy of sharing emotions with our passengers. No stress, no thoughts about making as many flights as possible and no limit to the duration of the flight! By chasing the right thermal currents, we will try to extend the flight duration as much as possible, to climb in altitude and enjoy with our passengers views that are normally only reserved for the birds!
2. Monte Bre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 868 reviews
Reviewed By MandyAndMark_13 - Adelaide, Australia
We caught the funicular railway to the top - amazing views. Had a coffee there at one of the cafes and just took in the views. We then walked to Bre village (about 2km) and had lunch at a restaurant there - it was well sign posted and a fairly easy walk. We caught no.12 bus back to Lugano. Great day out and the weather was perfect.
3. Monte San Salvatore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,260 reviews
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.
4. Lido San Domenico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Za036 - Lugano, Switzerland
Since we have been there, we think, the bar has find a new management. Small card with yummy food, super friendly service and well... the view is just amazing! There's no pool and you can just jump in the lake (mainly to inform the one with small people) but it's so worthy! A short walk for the parking before the beginning of the Sentiero dell'Ulivo, or if you feel to walk more (about 20-25) parking in Gandria, the scenario is amazing.
5. Church of S. Maria degli Angioli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 551 reviews
Reviewed By petecmalta - Island of Malta, Malta
Walking along the beautiful lakeside, we decided to cross the road and visit this small church. Upon entering, we were quite surprised to see a beautiful fresco depicting the 'Passion and Crucifixion of Christ' covering the whole wall of the nave. As it turns out, this Renaissance fresco defined by its expressiveness and vividness is Switzerland's most famous.
6. Lido di Lugano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
7. Lake Lugano
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4.5 based on 3,524 reviews
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. Laderach Chocolaterie Suisse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By anastasia_adventures - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
When I pass through Lugano centre on via Nassa I always stop at this shop. It has all the times of the year nice ideas of the season (for halloween, for christmas, for easter). They make something special all the time. The quality and taste of their chocolate is amazing. The best of the best for all the different preferences (from very sweet with caramel and various fillings up to dark). Personally i like pralines and mousses. It is a bit pricy, but worth it. I reccomend it to everyone!
9. Piazza della Riforma
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By CidB_12 - Atlanta, United States
Picturesque area in town across from the beautiful lake Lugano. Great shops to browse and plenty of restaurants and cafes to feed your cravings.
10. Skatepark Lugano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
